Paper Twirler Toy

Bring out your creative side and make a fun homemade toy! All you need is some paper and a stick. This fun toy is very satisfying to see. Spinning the Paper Twirler Toy will cause paper strips to move up and down, and spin around. Use fun colors of paper to make it really shine!

Supplies:

• Colored Paper

• Glue Sticks 

• Hot Glue Gun 

• Wooden skewer

Directions:

Step 1: Cut strips of colored paper ½ inch wide.

Step 2: Cut two small paper circles.

Step 3: Glue all of the strips of colored paper to two paper circles. Connect them together in a round cage-like shape. 

Step 4: Peirce a stick through the circles, and glue the top circle to the stick.

Step 5: Spin the toy between your hands! See how different color paper can mix together when spun fast!

Learning Benefits

Makers can see how the paper strips are affected by spinning, and how the push and pull of the paper causes it to move up and down. Kids can bring out their creativity and decorate their toys how they like. The toy is very cool to watch, so kids will have a great time making and playing with it.  The Paper Twirler toy is also a great opportunity to explore color and patterns. 

Maker Fun Fact!

If you spin it very fast, the colors can begin to appear to blend together. Red and yellow make orange. Blue and red make purple. Yellow and blue make green. The combinations are endless! Learn more!