Polar Day / Igloo Building
Igloo Building
Children build igloos from milk bottles or marshmallows and talk about how shape keeps them strong. Building with a twist.
How to run it
- Collect clean milk bottles or marshmallows.
- Plan a dome shape.
- Build in layers, gluing bottles or sticking marshmallows with icing.
- Test the strength of the igloo.
You will need
- clean milk bottles
- hot glue (educator only) or tape
- marshmallows and icing (optional)
Make it easier or harderUse marshmallows for younger children; older children can build a full bottle igloo.
SafetyEducators operate glue guns; check gelatine and dietary needs for marshmallows.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 5Children collaborate on a big building project.
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