The Sturdy Newspaper Bridge
Purpose
This activity is a fantastic way to boost your child's hand strength and problem-solving skills! As they roll the newspaper into tight tubes, they are working on using both hands together. Designing the bridge encourages them to think ahead and plan their steps. It is a wonderful project that teaches focus and patience. You will love seeing their excitement as they test how many blocks their bridge can carry!
Activity Steps
Steps:
- Lay a sheet of newspaper flat on a table.
- Start at one corner and roll the paper into a very tight, thin tube.
- Use a small piece of masking tape to secure the end.
- Repeat this until you have at least ten strong paper tubes.
- Place two stacks of blocks about six inches apart on the table.
- Tape your paper tubes together to create a flat platform.
- Lay the platform across the blocks to form a bridge.
- Gently place more blocks on top of the bridge to see how much weight it can hold!
Safety Tip:
Adult supervision is recommended to help with the building and design of the bridge. Be careful with any small tape pieces that might stick to other surfaces.
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