Paper Bridge Challenge
Little Experiments

Paper Bridge Challenge

One sheet of paper, two stacks of books – how many coins can your bridge hold before it collapses?

Time
30 min
Age
6–12 years
Energy
Calm
Where
At home

A flat sheet sags under a single coin, but fold the same sheet and it can carry dozens – the shape, not the amount of paper, makes it strong. Planning, testing, failing and trying again builds persistence, and the collapse is the best part.

The steps are in the app

Step-by-step instructions, tips and an easier and a harder version are waiting in the Hopsa app – along with 300 more ideas matched to your kids’ ages.

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