Gingerbread Man Bridges

Today we read The Gingerbread Boy by Paul Galdone.  At the end of The Gingerbread Boy and one version of the Gingerbread Man, the Gingerbread Man rides on the back of a fox to get across the river to escape being eaten.  Unfortunately, the fox eats the Gingerbread Man.  What would happen if the Gingerbread Man had another way to get across the river?  What if there had been a bridge that he could have crossed?  That might change the story!  So we used pipe cleaners, straws, index cards, and masking tape to build a bridge across the river.  There were many different designs, and ways to use materials.  After building, each bridge had to hold a Goofy figurine out of the water.  If you have a chance, you are welcome to come in and see them.  They are on a table across from the kindergarten rooms.  Otherwise I have included some pictures.  The kids did a great job with this project!