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Super Simple Paper Spinners - STEM Challenge for kids

Make paper spinners ( paper helicopters ) using just paper, scissors and a paperclip. Read More: https://www.science-sparks.com/easy-paper-spinners/

Tips for Parents

  • Here's how to talk to your child about it

    After watching the video, your child learned to make paper spinners using paper, scissors, and a paperclip. Bigger rectangles make them slower, smaller ones faster.

  • Some activities you can do with your child now

    - Help your child cut paper into rectangles like in the video - Assist your child in folding the paper to create floppy things - Show your child how to attach a paper clip to the paper spinner - Encourage your child to test different sizes of paper spinners to see how they spin

  • Pretend play with your child

    Game Name: Paper Spinner Challenge Instructions: Cut paper into rectangles, make paper spinners with paper clips. Have your child test spinners of different sizes and see which spins the longest. Encourage them to experiment with designs for a fun STEM challenge!

  • 1 take away from the video for your child

    "Start small, grow big. Just like our paper spinners, progress takes patience and practice. Keep trying and improving, little by little."