Little Engineers

Earlier this year

I saw a really neat

Lego candy dispenser that

one of my students made.

I kept this idea

tucked away

for just the right time.

And since Jake had been gone

a lot lately

on youth trips,

I felt this was the perfect time

for a little girl bonding!

 

We hunkered down in Crista's room

since that's where the Legos

are stored.

 

I found the tutorial online

and we were off!

 

The project was pretty easy.

Finding that one specific piece

you need

in a sea of 10,000 Lego pieces

was difficult

{for me}.

Crista could locate that one tiny white hinge

within seconds.

She amazed me!

 

We made quite the mess,

Legos were everywhere by the end of the morning!

But, oh, what a fun mess it was!

 

 

Addie Grace and I worked together,

building and designing 

our candy dispenser.

This is our finished project.

Addie did a lot of the work herself

while I guided her efforts

and she's super proud of her accomplishment!

 

Filling up the candy dispenser

for a test run.

This was by far

the most exciting part

for our little candy addict.

Crista did 100% of hers

on her own.

No help from Mama needed!

 

 

 

They couldn't wait to see if it worked.

And with one minor adjustment,

it delivered 3-4 skittles

every time they slide the bar.

Pretty awesome

for a couple of kids!

 

 

And that's how we spent our morning!
This was by far one of our
most favorite activities
we've done recently!

 

 

Here's Addie Grace explaining

how it works.

 

 

 

And if you'd like to make your own

Lego candy dispenser,

click here for the link!