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KCLS Online Program: Fairy Tale STEM Challenge

Calendar/Event Details

Ages 5 to 9, ages 5 and 6 with adult.
Listen to classic or fractured fairy tales and apply STEM skills to re-create the story's outcome! We have suggested materials for each session. You are welcome to gather additional recyclables to aid in your creation.

August 13: Goldilocks and the 3 Bears - Can you build a chair that will hold Goldilocks without breaking?

Suggested materials: toilet paper rolls, paper or card stock, masking tape or painters tape, aluminum foil, scissors, pennies or a rock to be Goldilocks

August 20: The Three Little Pigs - Can you build houses from straw, sticks and bricks? Which will be the strongest?

Suggested materials: straws, tape, scissors, toothpicks, marshmallows, LEGO bricks of various sizes

August 27: Rapunzel - Can you design a slide or a ladder for Rapunzel to use to escape the tower?

Suggested materials: paper towel or toilet paper rolls (for slide), straws, popsicle sticks, toothpicks, marshmallows (ladder), masking tape or painters tape, scissors, optional: small paper cup, string and pennies to test ladder

Space is limited. Please register at kcls.org for each session.

Event Details

  • When

    No upcoming dates scheduled
  • Price

    Free
  • Recommended Ages

    Ages 5 to 9, ages 5 and 6 with adult.
  • Venue