Quick Insight:
Mumma and Daddy, the idea of gravity, the invisible force that keeps our feet on the ground, is fascinating, and not just for scientists. It's also interesting for me, a curious toddler. A easy but interesting game helps me learn about gravity: I drop something, and it falls. This action I do over and over isn't just for fun; it's how I learn about and observe the world around me.
4 Simple Gravity Experiments for Toddlers
Sliding and Rolling Adventures
Create a mini-experiment make a ramp or a slide out of cardboard. Let me try slipping or rolling different things down the slope. Things that roll, slide, or don't move much should be used. Some examples slider with balls from tinyvers , wadded-up paper, toys, and even a piece of food. We can all watch together to see which things go down faster or slower and talk about why that might be. .
Observing Different Falling Speeds
Let's try dropping several objects from a height while you hold me in your arms. Select objects with different weights and sizes including a scarf, a sheet of paper, a crumpled piece of paper, and little toys. This will enable me to understand that although all things fall, their weight and air resistance lead them to do so at various speeds. Get ready for many runs of this experiment accompanied by joyful laughing.
Airborne Experiments
Do things that involve throwing things gently into the air so you can watch them fall. We could use soft balls or even water if we're outside. Draw extra attention to the "up, then down" path to make the pull of gravity stand out. I find it especially interesting to demonstrate with water because I can see how gravity affects different things as I watch the liquid arc and then fall to the ground.
Tossing Games
I want to play a game where I throw light things into a big container, like the wooden coins from the Tinyvers Activity Kit. Drop the objects first to get a feel for straight fall, then move on to tossing them, adjusting the distance so that you can catch them. This practice not only helps me remember what gravity is, but it also improves my coordination and helps me see how things fit together in space.
Why Gravity Matters to Toddlers
It's not just fun to do these tasks that focus on gravity; they're also early science lessons that feed my natural interest in how the world works. It's easy to get interested in learning and exploring, and these simple projects will help you do that. This is my own gravity experiment, so the next time I enjoy dropping my spoon from the high chair for the hundredth time, know that I'm not just having fun.