Tall Tall Tower

This could be a fun activity for you to do as a family (parents/guardians and big siblings can be challenged too) or younger kids can work on this while parents get some work done. Another activity where we recommend using a kitchen timer. Some kids will work quickly and be 'done' long before the timer is done-- so challenge them to go back and keep working!

Who can build the tallest tower using the supplies provided?

We recommend you put out a variety of items-- toilet paper tubes, sheets of paper (a great use for paper headed to the recycling bin), straws, corks, tape, paper clips, magazines, etc. Whatever you have around.

Distribute supplies, set a timer, and see who can build the tallest tower in 30 minutes. Sounds easy, but it's often not.

Variations can include limiting supplies (only 10 sheets of paper and paperclips?), or having kids work in teams. Will rolling paper in a tube cause it to be stronger and thus grow taller? It's fun to experiment and try new things. Tallest tower 'wins'!