100 Paper Spaceships to Fold and Fly
#3 of 9 in Fold And Fly Series
What’s inside...
A book containing a hundred decorated tear-out sheets to fold into a fleet of paper spaceship planes, including various types of ships such as orbital cruisers and alien motherships. It comes with detailed folding instructions for four different spaceship models, including mighty star cruisers and speedy scout ships. The book also includes flying tips and challenges for children to test the spaceships' power and speed.
Discussion points
Which spaceship design did you enjoy creating the most, and why?
How do you think different shapes and sizes of spaceships might affect their flight?
If you could send one of your paper spaceships on a real space mission, where would you send it and what would it discover?
Can you think of any materials that might make your spaceship fly further or faster?
How do you imagine the inside of your favorite paper spaceship would look like?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their creativity by asking them to describe or draw a story involving one of the spaceships they created.
Discuss the importance of trial and error while crafting the spaceships, highlighting that perseverance leads to improvement and new discoveries.
Connect the activity to real-world aerospace engineering by researching together about how real spaceships are designed and built.
After building several different models, arrange a fun flight test competition to see which designs perform best, discussing what might have influenced each spaceship's flight.
Ask questions that tie into the child's own experiences, such as comparing the paper spaceship activity to any other crafts they have done, emphasizing continuous learning and growth.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Following Instructions
Explanation: The book guides children through detailed steps to successfully create paper spaceships.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of following instructions carefully, which can help them in school projects and daily tasks.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: Constructing various spaceship designs encourages children to use their imagination and think creatively.
Real-World Application: This skill can translate into creative problem-solving and innovative thinking in real-world scenarios.
Example Lesson: Patience and Persistence
Explanation: Building paper spaceships requires children to be patient and persistent as they work through challenges.
Real-World Application: Developing these traits will aid them in tackling complex tasks or learning new skills throughout their lives.
Example Lesson: Fine Motor Skills
Explanation: Folding paper into specific shapes enhances children's hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
Real-World Application: These skills are essential for tasks requiring precision, like writing, drawing, or playing musical instruments.
Example Lesson: Understanding Symmetry and Geometry
Explanation: The spaceship designs introduce basic concepts of symmetry and geometry.
Real-World Application: This knowledge is foundational in subjects like math and science, and practical in activities such as art and architecture.