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Build a Paper Airplane Challenge

  • Writer: Wendy Gem
    Wendy Gem
  • May 11
  • 1 min read

Why This Matters

Children learn through testing ideas and making adjustments. This activity encourages experimentation and persistence.


What You Need

  • Paper

  • Measuring tape or ruler


What to Do

Fold different paper airplanes and test which one flies the farthest. Try changing the folds and compare the results.


What to Ask Your Child

  • Which design worked best?

  • What should we change next?


What Your Child Is Learning

  • Problem-solving

  • Observation

  • Early engineering concepts

 
 
 

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