Gingerbread STEM Challenge: Build a Strong HouseAges 8-11

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Gingerbread STEM Challenge: Build a Strong House

Kristen Freeman

Kristen Freeman

5.0(18)
$15/class
Single Class

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Course Description

In this festive one-time STEM class, students will take on the challenge of designing and building a gingerbread house strong enough to survive a snowstorm! Using paper, cardboard, cups, and other simple household materials, kids will plan, build, and test their creations by dropping or piling “snow” (cotton balls or crumpled paper) onto their roofs and walls. Along the way, we’ll talk about what makes structures stable, how to reinforce walls and roofs, and why wide bases are stronger than narrow ones. Then we’ll connect this lesson to our faith — just like our gingerbread houses, our lives need a strong foundation, and that foundation is Jesus Christ. At the end of class, students will share their designs, reflect on what worked (and what didn’t), and celebrate their creativity. This class is filled with building, problem-solving, and holiday fun! 👉 Want to keep the fun going? This class pairs with my companion class, The Night the Gingerbread House Came to Life (Writing Adventure).

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Meet Your Teacher

Kristen Freeman

Elementary Teacher | Orton Gillingham Trained | Reading, Writing, Grammar, and Phonics | Bachelor's in Education | Passionate Teacher for Fun Interactive Learning