Peek into the classroom: Building with Marshmallows

Highlighted project: marshmallow structures

The children enjoyed the sensory experience of the fluffy, soft, squishy marshmallows in their hands.

Building was incorporated into the project by giving the older toddlers toothpicks to build marshmallow structures. Children exercised their creativity and imagination in this open-ended, hands-on exploration session as they built castles, trains, people, etc.

Poking marshmallows through the toothpicks also served as an excellent fine motor development activity for our pre-writers.

And, of course, devouring the marshmallow creations afterward (and during the project) was great fun. :)



Reminder: Children engage in planned experiences, like the one above, daily. Monthly or weekly lesson plans are posted.