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Paper Clip Chain
Link paper clips into a chain as long as you can before the timer goes.
- Ages
- 5–12 yrs
- Play
- 3–15 min
- Prep
- none
- Mess
- barely any
- Energy
- calm
- Where
- at the table
You’ll need
Things you probably have at home.
- a box of paper clipsGet it on Amazon
Optional
- a timerGet it on Amazon
- a tape measureGet it on Amazon
How to play
Give everyone a pile of paper clips.
Set a timer for two minutes.
Link clips into a chain, one through the next.
When the timer goes, lay the chains side by side. Longest wins.
What it helps with
Keep it safe
- Paper clips are a choking hazard. Keep them away from babies and toddlers who are nearby.
Make it different next time
- Measure the chains and guess first.
- Alternate two colors to make a pattern.
- Work together on one chain long enough to reach across the room.
Cleanup: Unlink back into the box, which takes longer than linking.
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