Paper Airplane Contest
3–6 years · 15–30 min · Indoor · Some energy
You'll need
- Paper
- Markers or crayons (optional)
Steps
- 1Fold paper into airplane shapes
- 2Decorate planes if desired
- 3Have flying contests for distance
- 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.