The Ziplock Air Launcher
Purpose
This activity helps your child build hand strength and coordination. Squeezing a bag of air requires both hands to work together. This skill is called bilateral integration. It is important for tasks like cutting or dressing. It also teaches children about cause and effect. Seeing the paper rocket fly encourages your child to track moving objects with their eyes. This is a great way to provide heavy work for small fingers!
Activity Steps
Steps:
- Cut a small rectangle of construction paper and wrap it around a straw.
- Use a tiny piece of masking tape to secure the paper into a tube.
- Tape one end of the tube shut to create the rocket nose.
- Slide the straw into the corner of a Ziplock bag.
- Seal the bag and use tape to make the opening airtight.
- Place the paper rocket over the end of the straw.
- Use both hands to give the bag a fast squeeze to launch the rocket!
Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child during play. Ensure the paper rocket is not aimed at faces or people.
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