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Paper Cup Tower
Wide bottoms hold more weight. Kids discover that a pyramid shape stands taller than a straight stack.
Let's do it ↓Grab this
- 10 to 20 paper or plastic cups
- A timer
Do it in 3 steps
1
Set a timer for 5 minutes.
2
Stack the cups as tall as you can without anything holding them up.
3
Measure your tower against your body. Did it beat your knees? Your shoulders?
DO IT WITH ME
Your turn! Beat the clock.
Press start, then put the screen down and build. We'll cheer when time is up.
5:00
⭐ Bonus round
Try again with one hand behind your back.
🧠 Why it works
Wide bottoms hold more weight. Kids discover that a pyramid shape stands taller than a straight stack.
A grown up should be nearby for every challenge. Clean up together when you are done.
