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Make The Flower Stand
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Description
Build a paper support that lets your own paper flower stand upright without a hand holding it. Compare two support shapes.
What to prep
- Your own paper flower
- Scrap paper
- Removable tape
Cost: FreeBest time: AnytimeCreates something to keep
Play guide
- 1Fold a strip of paper into a wide zigzag base and rest or lightly tape your own paper flower against it.
- 2Count to ten together. If it tips, make the base wider or move the flower lower and test again.
- 3Your partner tries a different base, such as a folded triangle. Compare which holds the same flower more steadily.
Success signals
The child changes a real support and checks whether it improves stability.
If it's tricky
The flower is too delicate: test both supports with a small card first.