Puschel lays sticks across two cardboard supports as Flauschi helps build a bridge in the Wusel workshop

The little Wusel story

Puschel had found the biggest acorn ever to land on his craft table. Puschel“It needs a bridge!” he declared. Flauschi set out two cardboard supports of the same height. Together they laid sticks across the gap and glued everything firmly. Once the glue was dry, Puschel carefully put the acorn in the middle. The bridge dipped a tiny bit. Puschel held his breath. Then it stayed standing! Flauschi giggled. Flauschi“Your acorn has just travelled from one side of the table to the other.”

What you need

two small cardboard boxes of equal height for supports
sturdy card for two narrow beams
light wooden or paper craft sticks
child-friendly craft glue and sticky tape
a ruler, pencil and light paper acorn for the first test

How it works

Place the two cardboard boxes about a hand’s width apart on a level table.
An adult cuts two beams of equal length from sturdy card. Each should rest securely on both supports.
Lay the beams parallel across the gap and tape their ends to the supports.
Glue the craft sticks close together across the beams. Let the glue dry completely.
Test the bridge with a light paper acorn first. If it holds, gently try a real acorn. Do not push down; remove it if the bridge bends too far.

Adult help: Adults cut the card and check sticks for splinters. This bridge is a table model, never something to stand on. Small acorns must not go into mouths and are unsuitable for children under three.