Skip to content

Play recipe

Paper Airplane Contest

Age3–6 years
Time15–30 min
MessLow-mess
EnergySome energy
SettingIndoor
Paper Airplane Contest

You'll need

  • Paper
  • Markers or crayons (optional)

Steps

  1. 1Fold paper into airplane shapes
  2. 2Decorate planes if desired
  3. 3Have flying contests for distance
  4. 4Experiment with different designs

Why this works

Combines fine motor folding with physics experimentation.

Try also

  • Try different folding styles
  • Make a runway and hangar
  • Add paper clips to test weight effects

Avoid throwing toward faces or fragile items.

More activities like this

Read

Guides that go with this

Browse by category

Want a different idea?

Tell the generator your child's age and how much time you've got, get a fresh play idea in seconds.

Get an activity