3 Little Pigs STEM Lesson

students signed their
name to a side

I had mentioned in my last post that I like to have my kinder kiddos participate in STEM challenges (science, technology, engineering, math).  There are quite a few STEM challenges out there for kinder kiddos.  While working on our Farm Unit we had read several different version of the classic story The 3 Little Pigs. After discussing some issues with why the houses blew down we started our challenge!

A finished house
ready to test

The students each received a cardstock pig they could color to their liking.  Their pig was then taped down to the center of a small paper plate.  Students were able to use as many toothpicks and marshmallows needed to design a sturdy home for their pig.  You can use various materials, I just had left over marshmallows so I used those.

The Big Bad Wolf

When they were finished with their home they needed to have it tested by the big bad wolf! Which was a hair dryer I taped a wolf face onto.  The student would hold their plate with their structure while the "wolf" would try his best to blow it down.  If their house was successful they had the option to either save it to take home or eat it.  If their house was unsuccessful they had the option to gather a team of friends to help build a new house for their pig and try again.

working together

I must say I was very proud of my kinder kiddos.  They did such a great job working together and thinking hard about how to design their pig house.  They had so much fun with this challenge and everyone eventually built a successful house.