Kids love paper airplanes! Breezy summer afternoons are perfect for launching them in a green space like a park or backyard. If the wind picks it up, the paper airplane will twist, loop, and fly further than your child ever could have imagined. Yes, paper airplanes are fun…but giant paper airplanes are extraordinarily fun! Here is how to make one for just $1.00!
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Materials and Directions:
- 1 piece of poster-board from a dollar store
- clear packing tape
- stickers (generously provided by Craft Project Ideas)
Fold the giant paper airplane the same way you would a regular sized paper airplane. Use clear packing tape to reinforce the folds so the airplane doesn’t come apart while it is being handled by small hands. Invite your child to decorate their giant paper airplane with stickers.
When the giant paper airplane is ready, take it outside to fly, glide, and crash! Click HERE to see one in action!
My oldest liked to throw his airplane through the air, but my little one preferred to run while holding it high up in the sky. He talked to himself and made airplane sounds as he played.
Simple, inexpensive crafts that the boys can manipulate themselves are my favorite kind. Paper airplanes are not just an art activity, they are also a homemade toy that exercises a child’s body and mind.
Oh, I just love the simplicity of this! And it looks so FUN!!! Definitely adding this to our to-do list!!
So much fun, and when it’s a crinkled mess, toss it in the recycling bin!
I can not beleive how simple this seems to be. Even I get do this. My son would love flying this airplane. Although, I will most likely remind him, it’s best if used outside.
Definitely an outside toy! Thank you for your comment!
Love this post! Sometimes the simplest of ideas are truly the best!
So true about simple ideas! Thanks for your comment!
Gotta say… I clicked on this link (from one of the link-ups) mainly for my husband. 🙂 He would LOVE playing with a giant paper airplane with the kids! Oh, and I’m pretty sure the kids would love it too. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
LOL! Thanks for the comment and the laugh!
Loooovvvee this idea!!
I’m so glad! It’s one of those activities that is an instant hit with kids!
My kids gonna love this a lot, many thanks!
We are using this idea at our church picnic for the kids. Thanks for the great idea.
I just saw this on Pinterest. Awesome! We made a few of these ourselves at a conference a few years ago. Glad to have a go again. sharing.
Awesome have shared it on our Facebook page. Develop OT on FB