Make tissue paper frogs jump up to a balloon charged with static electricity.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
You can make tissue paper frogs jump up to a balloon by using static electricity. It's fun and exciting!
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Gather tissue paper and balloons to recreate the static electricity experiment shown in the video. - Help your 4-year-old make their own tissue paper frogs to jump up to the charged balloon. - Encourage your child to observe and explain why the frogs are attracted to the balloon. - Explore other static electricity experiments together, such as using a comb to make hair stand up.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME: "Froggy Jump" INSTRUCTIONS: Charge a balloon with static electricity and have your child use tissue paper frogs to see how high they can make them jump towards the balloon. The goal is to see who can make their frog jump the highest.
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Learn about static electricity and make tissue paper frogs jump with a charged balloon. Experimenting with science can be fun and educational!"
