Little Bear likes to build things. This activity is simple, cheap, and engaging. All you need is marshmallows (we usually use the mini marshmallows) and toothpicks.
I'm thinking this activity is pretty self-explanatory: connect the toothpicks with marshmallows and start building! One mini marshmallow will accommodate about 6-8 toothpicks if you are careful, so there are a lot of possibilities for angles and joints.
Little Bear learns some principles of construction and engineering, and plays with his hands instead of a watching a screen. Of course, getting to eat some of the pieces is exciting for him, too.
It's so fun that I usually sit down and build, too. Today I made an airplane:
Occasionally, we experiment with other 'connectors'. Gummy fruit snacks work pretty well, as would gumdrops or maybe jelly beans if you had them. If you're looking for a less-sugary connector, try cheese cubes.
Happy building!
Little Bear likes to build things. This activity is simple, cheap, and engaging. All you need is marshmallows (we usually use the mini marshmallows) and toothpicks. 
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