May 1st is Mother Goose Day, recognizing the author of hundreds of children's stories and nursery rhymes, which date back to the 1600s. While no one knows Mother Goose's identity for sure, it is believed she lived in Boston and cared for 16 children.
Try these challenges, based on one of Mother Goose's most famous nursery rhymes, and share your work in the Padlet at the bottom on the page.
Try these challenges, based on one of Mother Goose's most famous nursery rhymes, and share your work in the Padlet at the bottom on the page.
1. Put the puzzle together to learn the rhyme.
2. Complete this Mad Lib. Remember, make lines 1 and 2 and lines 3 and 4 rhyme.
3. Design a wall.
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Challenge A: Use objects around your house to create a wall to keep a plastic or real egg from rolling off the top.
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Challenge B: Use playing cards to build the tallest wall or tower.
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4. Design a castle.
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Design a flat, 2 dimensional castle made of 3 triangles, 3 squares and 5 rectangles. The total area of the castle must equal exactly 100 square units.
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