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Gingerbread Day / Gingerbread House Build

Gingerbread House Build

Children construct small houses from biscuits and icing, solving building problems as they go.

How to run it

  1. Make a thick icing that sets firmly to use as glue.
  2. Give each group a set of biscuits and a sturdy base.
  3. Have children build walls first, holding them until the icing sets.
  4. Add the roof and decorate the house.

You will need

  • gingerbread or plain biscuits
  • thick icing
  • piping bags
  • cardboard bases
  • lollies or decorations
Make it easier or harderYounger children can decorate a pre-built house; older children can design their own blueprint first.
SafetyCheck allergies and dietary needs and follow food hygiene practices.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 2Children plan and test structures while cooperating with others.

Fits these theme days

Gingerbread DayChristmasChristmas in JulyAt the Building SiteSanta's WorkshopCooking Day

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