Follow the Floating Feather

FOR AGES: TODDLERS

As mesmerizing as watching dancing dust motes, following the trajectory of a feather is both compelling and calming.

FOLLOW THE FLOATING FEATHER

MATERIALS:
Feathers

DIRECTIONS:
Hold a small feather up high and then let it go and encourage your child to watch it as it slowly falls. To help him keep his eye on the feather's movement, suggest that he catch it as it falls.

Drop the feather from different heights or outside to let him notice how air currents affect movement.

Also, blow the feather to your child and ask him to blow it back to you. If there are a few of you playing, see how many times you can blow it to each other before it touches the floor.