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Spaghetti and Marshmallow Bridge

Build it⏱ 5 minutesAges 6-10

Triangles are the strongest shape. Bridges that use them hold the most coins.

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Grab this

  • A handful of dry spaghetti
  • Mini marshmallows
  • 2 books
  • Coins
Supplies for Spaghetti and Marshmallow Bridge

Do it in 3 steps

Spaghetti and Marshmallow Bridge step 1
1

Put two books a hand width apart.

Spaghetti and Marshmallow Bridge step 2
2

Build a bridge between them using spaghetti joined with marshmallows.

3

Stack coins on top. How many before it breaks?

Tinker Ted with a stopwatchDO IT WITH ME

Your turn! Beat the clock.

Press start, then put the screen down and build. We'll cheer when time is up.

5:00

⭐ Bonus round

Make the gap wider and try again.

🧠 Why it works

Triangles are the strongest shape. Bridges that use them hold the most coins.

A grown up should be nearby for every challenge. Clean up together when you are done.

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