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Need to keep the troops busy a bit longer before school starts? Have them design their own three dimensional buildings and designs using only mini marshmallow and toothpicks. My boys were entertained for over two hours seeing how many different designs they could come up with. I was amazed at their building skills and their creativity. Here are just a couple of the structures they came up with.

The best part is that they are developing their spatial awareness without even realizing it! You might discover you have some future architects.


August 18, 2009 · Filed under: Activities, Boys, Kids Tagged with

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    Martha says:
    August 18, 2009 at 11:36 am

    already have this planning for my girl scout troop for one of our try-its. Looks like yours loved it.

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    Kindra says:
    August 18, 2009 at 11:50 am

    Oh, my son will love this project!!

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    Kelli says:
    August 18, 2009 at 12:29 pm

    I actually loved this post that you did:
    http://theidearoom.blogspot.com/2009/07/organize-your-hair-accessories.html
    and I recently copied it myself. I am going to blog about it tomorrow and give you credit. I love your organiztion tips. Also, I voted that yes I would buy the key chains because I don't sew. great tutorial.

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    Letti says:
    August 18, 2009 at 4:20 pm

    HOw fun.

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    Shannon R says:
    August 19, 2009 at 2:28 am

    great idea! I think I'll do this with our girl scout troop too. I think they'd love it.

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    Woman Interrupted says:
    August 19, 2009 at 3:29 pm

    Very cool! We could do this, as uncrafty as I am.

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    Rita says:
    August 22, 2009 at 8:46 am

    I think i have to do this with my friends. Its amazing to have it.

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    Kristen Duke Photography says:
    January 23, 2010 at 2:00 am

    This is fantastic!

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    Traci Lambert says:
    May 9, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    We have done this with marshmallows and spaghetti. Tons of fun!!

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    Bronwyn says:
    January 16, 2013 at 7:39 am

    A great idea!
    Presented the topic “What does an Architect do” to a class of 5 year olds today, here in Munich,Germany.
    Sourced your picture as a possible craft project for them to do, which I also posted on http://www.chicksndudes.de
    thank you for the inspiration!

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