oshc activities
Brick Building Day / Tallest Tower

Tallest Tower

Children build the tallest freestanding tower they can and measure the results.

How to run it

  1. Give each group a set of bricks.
  2. Set a time limit.
  3. Build towers that stand on their own.
  4. Measure and compare.

You will need

  • building bricks
  • measuring tape
  • timer
Make it easier or harderYounger children can count bricks; older children can measure and graph.
SafetySmall bricks are a choking hazard for younger children.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children test ideas about stability and measure results.

Fits these theme days

Brick Building DayChallenge DayAt the Building SiteBlock World DayOne-Minute Challenge Day

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