How to Catch a Gingerbread Man

After reading the classic folktale, The Gingerbread Man, first grade students were challenged to build a trap to catch him. They eagerly accepted! First, they brainstormed ways they could trap to catch the Gingerbread man. They then planned and built their designs using a variety of manipulative materials from around the classroom.

Hands-on STEAM activities like this make learning fun and exciting.