Spaghetti Marshmallow Tower Challenge

Explore design mindset and basic engineering principles!

Kids will learn the Engineering Design Process—ask, imagine, plan, create, test, and improve! Using simple supplies, they’ll have 18 minutes to build the tallest free-standing tower that can hold a marshmallow in this fun challenge of innovation and creativity!

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Spaghetti Marshmallow Tower Challenge
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1 Your Guide

Trisha Wilson Learn more about me

If I had to pick a quote to live by, it would be, “To be playful and serious at the same time is possible, and it defines the ideal mental condition” by John Dewey, a renowned psychologist and philosopher. These words inspire me everyday to make learning fun, engaging and meaningful. With my communications degree, BC teaching certification and an advanced certificate in inclusive education, I’ve had the privilege of teaching learners of all ages—from kindergartners to adults—in diverse subjects such as mindfulness, STEAM, entrepreneurship, and marketing. In any topic and all ages, my goal is to support each learner in becoming the best version of themselves. When I’m not guiding activities on HomeLearners Network, you’ll often find me outdoors, tossing a frisbee, stick, or ball for my energetic dog, Frieda.

2 Materials Needed

20 sticks of dry spaghetti, 1 metre of string, 1 metre of masking tape, 1 regular size marshmallow, paper, pencil, ruler or tape measure

3 Learning Focus

  • Communicating
  • Creative thinking
  • Critical & reflective thinking

4 Registration

You’re selecting a Realtime Single A one-time Livestreamed Activity led by a qualified Guide.

5 Best Suited For:

Stick figures of varying sizes waving

My age is between 7 - 12

Yellow and blue gear

All experience levels are welcome.

Child and mother stick figure standing

I can do this independently.

An open book

All reading levels are welcome.