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Here’s an easy no-prep cranberry sculpture activity that is perfect for the holidays.
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You’ll simply set out toothpicks and a bowl of red cranberries and let the kids build. (This makes an enticing creative invitation.)
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Here’s a video showing even more Fabulous Toothpick Construction ideas for kids! And don’t forget to scroll down to get more detailed instructions, and a list of building ideas to try!
Easy Cranberry and Toothpick Sculptures Kids Can Make
If you want to turn this into a healthy snack + creative activity, you can use grapes, cheese cubes, or diced apples. Or, for something less nutritious, marshmallows or gumdrops.
MATERIALS
- Toothpicks
- Fresh cranberries
INSTRUCTIONS
Use cranberries to connect toothpicks. Start with a square or triangle, and continue to add toothpicks and cranberries as you build a taller or more elaborate structure.
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12 Ideas to Try with Your Cranberry and Toothpick Sculptures
- Tower
- Ladder
- House
- Dome
- Fence
- Christmas tree
- Star
- Wreath
- Castle
- Playground structures
- People
- Animals
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You can encourage experimentation by asking questions, such as,
- What can you build with triangles? Squares? Lines?
- How high can you build?
- Can you make something round with straight toothpicks?
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And you can encourage your kids to ask their own questions.
- What else could I build with besides toothpicks? (bamboo skewers? pipecleaners?)
- What else could I build with besides cranberries?
- How can I buttress the sides so my tower will stand when I make it taller?
- What kind of base could I create for this sculpture?
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Creative thinking means learning to ask our own What if…? questions (even if only unconsciously) while we’re creating and experimenting with different materials, techniques, and tools.
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For more ways to build with toothpicks, see Toothpick Sculptures for Kids: 13 Fun Toothpick Construction Ideas!
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