The Gingerbread Man is on the run again—but now it’s time to start crossing the river! Can your students engineer a boat that will help him float safely to the other side? This hands-on STEM activity fuses creativity, critical thinking, and a dash of holiday delight to keep your little learners active and excited.

• Build a raft experiment description
• Research the facts – sinking vs floating
• Research the facts – waterproofing
• Plan and create template
• Testing template
• Reflect and share template
• Gingerbread Man cutout
• Challenges

Why Try the Gingerbread Man Boat STEM Challenge?

Boat building isn’t just about having fun (though it’s plenty of that, too!). It enlightens students on basic STEM skills like design, testing, and problem-solving. In this challenge, students will use their imaginations and knowledge of materials to construct a boat sturdy enough to carry the Gingerbread Man across the river without sinking or tipping over.

A Holiday STEM Activity Perfect for Early Years

This Gingerbread Man Boat STEM Project is a delightful way to combine holiday joy with STEM lessons. It’s perfect for classroom fun during the winter season or as part of a gingerbread-themed instructional unit.

Download this resource today and see if your students can help the Gingerbread Man stay dry and afloat! 🍪🚤

Use the dropdown menu to choose between this resource’s easy-to-print PDF and the editable Google Slide version.

Kaylyn Chupp, a Teach Starter collaborator, contributed to this resource.

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