The Three Little Tamales Fractured Fairy Tale STEM Activity

This STEM activity takes a twist on the classic fairy tale of "The 3 Little Pigs" and adds a sprinkle of engineering and creativity.

So, gather your building materials, and let's embark on a fiesta of STEM-filled fun as we build our very own casitas!

It’s perfect for elementary classrooms and offers a fun, innovative way to explore a modern-day telling of The Three Little Pigs, enhancing literacy and STEM skills.

The 3 Little Tamales STEM Activity for Elementary Classrooms by Carly and Adam

Material List:

  • blocks

  • LEGO

  • cardboard

  • makerspace materials*

  • tamale printables (included)

  • binder clips

  • The Three Little Tamales by Eric A. Kimmel (optional)

In the book The Three Little Tamales, Señor Lobo blows down the casitas of the first two tamales. However, the third tamale's casita is strong enough to protect them.

In this Read Aloud STEM Activity, students are challenged to build a casita (house) for the three little tamales strong enough to protect them from the Lobo (wolf).

After they have completed the challenge, students write a continuation of the story of The 3 Little Tamales.

From constructing sturdy casitas to outsmarting the mischievous chile pepper wolf, students will witness the magic that happens when STEM meets a flavorful fairy tale.

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