Pinwheel Race
Paper pinwheels raced to see whose spins fastest or longest in the wind on a windy day.
Outdoor
3–7 years
10–15 min
Active
none
Nearby
What you need
- A paper pinwheel (bought or handmade)
Setup
- Make or bring out a paper pinwheel
- Find an open, windy spot
- Hold it up and let it spin
Play prompts
- Whose pinwheel spins fastest?
- Can you make it spin without running?
Ways to change it up
- Make a pinwheel from paper before playing
- Race by running with the pinwheel held out
Safety notes
- Keep pinwheel sticks away from faces
- Watch for trip hazards while running
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