With a little engineering and creativity kids can help the Three Billy Goats Gruff escape by building a bridge strong enough to hold baby gruff, middle gruff, and of course big gruff. This is a fun hands on activity to enjoy after story time with your preschooler or kindergartner. I have a free printable for you so all you have to do is print and play with the kids.
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Suggested Books:
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The Three Billy Goats Gruff (My First Fairy Tales)The Three Billy Goats Gruff (Paul Galdone Classics)
Three Billy Goats FluffThree Billy Goats Gruff (Flip-Up Fairy Tales)
The Three Billy Goats Gruff STEM Bridge Building Activity
Supplies:
LEGO DUPLO Blocks-affiliate link to more product info
Brown Paper-affiliate link to more product info
Scissors
Tape
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LEGO 6176 DUPLO Basic Bricks Deluxe (80 Pcs.)Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper, 9-Inches by 12-Inches, 50-Count, Warm Brown (103025)Fiskars 6 Inch Softgrip Big Kids Scissors, Color Received May VaryScotch Magic Tape 3105, 3/4 x 300 Inches, Pack of 3Click N’ Play Lego/DUPLO Compatible Double Sided Silicone Baseplate Mat
Directions:
To set up the activity cut out the goats. Build 3 block stacks (small, medium, and large) and tape each goat onto the stack that matches its size. You or your kiddo can do this.
Build bridges using the blocks and paper. We built two pillars using the blocks and then set the paper on top for the goats to walk across. We ended up cutting our paper in half (hot-dog style).
The kids were able to use a stack of paper to make the bridge strong enough for baby gruff to walk across but for middle gruff and big gruff the kids had to figure out a different way to build their bridge. Next, we folded the paper, which gave it strength to withstand the pressure from the blocks so middle gruff and big gruff could be saved from the nasty mean troll–Yay!!!
The duplo blocks worked really well because the bumps held the folded paper in place.
This activity was inspired by the 28 Days of STEAM series by Anne at Left Brain Craft Brain.
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Q1: What’s the story behind the story?
The beloved folktale The Three Billy Goats Gruff comes from Norwegian–Scandinavian tradition and first appeared in print in the 19th century. It’s a fun story about three brave goats who work together to cross a bridge and outsmart a grumpy troll.
Q2: What’s the STEM activity all about?
Kids get to build a bridge just like in the story! Using simple supplies, they test what makes a bridge strong and sturdy while using creativity, problem-solving, and a little bit of engineering fun.
Q3: How else can we use the story and activity?
You can use this activity to act out the story, practice storytelling, or learn about teamwork. Try adding art time to decorate the bridge or make goat puppets—it’s a great way to mix learning and play!
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What a great activity!
Thank you this is a great activity to send home for distance learning!
Love you activity idea! Would love to try this out with my preschool students.