Goldilocks & The Three Bears Problem Solving STEM

Inspired by the classic tale of *Goldilocks & The Three Bears*, this STEM kit challenges children to build a chair strong enough to support Goldilocks herself! Students explore structural design and problem-solving as they work through different chair configurations, testing strength, balance, and function.

Educational Benefits

• Develops understanding of structure and support
• Reinforces story comprehension through engineering
• Builds problem-solving and design iteration skills
• Encourages collaboration and hands-on experimentation

Classroom Ideas

• Link to literacy activities by retelling the story with props
• Hold a œchair test day to evaluate each group's design
• Explore which materials offer the best support and why
• Integrate into units about fairy tales or design thinking
• Use reflection journals to document the design process

Specifications

• Inspired by *Goldilocks & The Three Bears*
• Focus on engineering a strong, functional chair
• Recommended for children aged 3-6 years