Paper plane challenge

Supplies:

• A4 paper (1–3 sheets per child, plain or coloured)

• Markers or crayons for decorating

• Measuring tape or cones to mark distances

• Large indoor or outdoor space

Steps:

1. Introduction: Explain to the kids they’ll design, fold, decorate, and fly their own paper planes in a fun competition.

2. Making the Planes:

   • Give each child a sheet of paper.

   • Allow 5–10 minutes for folding and testing their plane design.

   • Optional: decorate the planes with colours, stripes, or names.

3. Competition Setup:

   • Mark a throwing line with tape or chalk.

   • Use cones or tape marks every metre for measuring.

4. Throwing Rounds:

   • Each child gets two throws.

   • Measure the distance of each throw from the starting line to where the plane lands.

5. Scoring:

   • Best throw distance counts as their score.

   • Optional extra awards for “Longest Flight Time,” “Most Creative Design,” and “Best Trick Flight.”

6. Wrap-Up:

   • Celebrate all entries and hand out fun certificates or stickers for winners in each category.

Other Information:

• Indoors avoids wind interference, but outdoors is more fun if it’s calm.

• Allow extra time for younger children who may need help folding.