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Leaf Boat Race
The leaf floats because it is light and flat. Your breath is wind that pushes on the sail.
Let's do it ↓Grab this
- Big leaves
- Small twigs
- A pan of water
Do it in 3 steps
1
Poke a small twig through a leaf for a mast.
2
Add a tiny leaf as a sail.
3
Float your boat and blow it across the pan. First to the other side wins!
DO IT WITH MEYour turn! Beat the clock.
Press start, then put the screen down and build. We'll cheer when time is up.
5:00
⭐ Bonus round
Race with a grown up, blowing through straws.
🧠 Why it works
The leaf floats because it is light and flat. Your breath is wind that pushes on the sail.
A grown up should be nearby for every challenge. Clean up together when you are done.
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