Help your Reception child develop problem-solving skills through a simple creative challenge.

Paper Chain Challenge encourages children to make the longest paper chain they can from a single piece of paper. As they cut, join, compare and try again, they'll experiment with different approaches, make predictions and notice how choices such as the size of the links or width of the strips can change the final result.

Simple to set up and easy to adapt, you'll receive a parent-friendly guide with clear instructions, practical learning tips and ideas to extend the play as your child's confidence grows. All you need is a piece of paper and something to join the links, making this an easy challenge to revisit as your child tests new ideas and tries to beat their previous design.

Skills Explored

• Trying different approaches
• Predicting what might happen
• Comparing lengths
• Explaining thinking

You'll Need

• Paper
• Scissors
• Glue, tape or a stapler

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