Ramp Race
Cardboard or book ramps set at different angles to race toy cars and see how steepness changes speed.
Thinking
2–7 years
10–25 min
Active
Low mess
At home
What you need
- A stack of books or a board for a ramp
- A few toy cars or balls
- Tape measure or string (optional)
Setup
- Prop a board or a stack of books against a chair to make a ramp
- Mark a starting line at the top and let a car go
- Raise or lower the ramp and race again
Play prompts
- Which ramp height makes the car go fastest?
- Does a heavier car or a lighter car win the race?
- How far past the bottom of the ramp does the car travel?
Ways to change it up
- Race two ramps side by side against a sibling
- Add a soft finish-line barrier and measure the stopping distance
Safety notes
- Keep the ramp stable so it does not collapse
- Clear the landing area of breakables
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