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Brick Building Day / Timed Brick Challenges

Timed Brick Challenges

Children take on timed building challenges such as the tallest tower, a bridge or a vehicle that rolls furthest.

How to run it

  1. Write challenge cards for each round.
  2. Set a timer for each challenge.
  3. Children build and test their designs.
  4. Celebrate creative solutions.

You will need

  • building bricks
  • timer
  • challenge cards
Make it easier or harderGive longer times to younger children; older children can tackle complex challenges.
SafetySmall bricks are a choking hazard for younger children.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children solve problems creatively under time pressure.

Fits these theme days

Brick Building DayChallenge DayOne-Minute Challenge DayBlock World DayAfter School Quick STEM

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