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How to Make Simple Gliders

Kids of all ages love flying things, and they are fascinated by making objects that will really fly. Even very young children can make this quick and easy craft with a little help from you. Once they learn how, they'll entertain themselves for hours on end making and flying their very own simple gliders.

Things You'll Need

Sheet of medium-weight construction paper Drinking straw Scissors Clear tape Small paper clips

Instructions

- 1
  Use scissors to cut two 1-inch-wide strips from the sheet of construction paper. Make one of the strips 6 inches long, and the other 9 inches long.
- 2
  Make a loop out of the 6-inch paper strip and secure the ends with a tiny piece of clear tape. Repeat using the 9-inch strip.
- 3
  Attach each of the loops to the ends of the drinking straw with a paper clip.
- 4
  Set the paper glider on a flat surface and examine the positions of the loops. They should be standing up parallel to each other, resembling a gun barrel's sights.
- 5
  Take the glider outside and point the small loop out in front. Gently sail the glider forward and upward. It should soar nicely.

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