Can You Save Fred?

This cute problem solving activity really requires patience.... And no cheating! The children are given a gummy worm (Fred), a gummy life saver (a life preserve), a cup (the boat),  and 4 paperclips. 

Fred is floating on top of his boat with his life preserve trapped underneath. The challenge is to get the life preserve around Fred using only the paperclips. If Fred falls more than once, he drowns! 

The kids had a lot of fun working to save Fred!