13. Toothpick Structures Materials: Mini marshmallows, toothpicks (whole and broken in half) Instructions: Create structures by sticking toothpicks into the marshmallows. (Do not use this activity too near lunchtime.) 14. Using Tongs Materials: Tongs; small items that you can pick up and move with tongs, such as cotton balls, marshmallows, ...

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