64 Days of Summer- Rockets

Rocket Man and Woman! 

Well I've been on vacation for a week with my wonderful husband so the grandparents on both sides had to step in with my crazy ideas! I thought I'd have internet access in the middle of the trip, but it turns out Verizon doesn't work in the US Virgin Islands. So these posts will be spotty throughout the next week.

Today's "out of this world" project included some straws and paper and a great imagination. First the kids painted a printed out pre-lined rocket. After they painted them, we cut them out and found some straws.  You will need two different sized straws. One needs to be just a tad smaller so when you blow into it you have lift off! You simply tape the larger straw securely to the back of the rocket. Make sure there are no air pockets so you don't get grounded too quickly!

After making the rockets, it was time to test them out. with a line in the driveway to stand behind, the competition began with who could shoot their rocket the farthest. Don't be fooled into thinking they're going 30 feet. But the fact that it worked is usually enough to impress the kiddos. So get out the art kit and get busy creating your rocket to soar to the moon!