Need a few simple activities you can use if a lesson ends sooner than expected or when students have been really focused in class and have earned a fun reward?
I’ve posted two products that use simple materials in my Teacher Pay Teacher stores: Simply Science and Simply Math.
| Use flat toothpicks and water to create Toothpick Stars.
Several videos let you see the activity before you present it to students. |
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Arrange and then rearrange toothpicks to solve Toothpick Puzzles.
Use small or full page images or a PowerPoint presentation to display the thirty-two different puzzles. Arrange and then rearrange flat toothpicks to solve toothpick puzzles. Use small or full page images or a PowerPoint presentation to display each puzzle. |
Both of these activities would be great for an open house or a family night.
Challenge capable students to create variations of the toothpick star activity or new toothpick puzzles. Explain you’ll share with future classes that may include siblings!
NOTE: These products are $1 just after I post them in my store. I encourage you to sign up as a follower at my Simply Science and Simply Math stores so you find out about new products and save $$$.
Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!
Steve Spangler Sick Science! has the same activity with a scientific explanation you might find useful!
.What a fun group activity. I like the idea of getting the family involved
I am thinking of putting this out for Thanksgiving.