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title: Sleigh Launchers Holiday Activity | Kaplan Early Learning Company
description: Learn about STEAM concepts with this fun holiday activity! Sleigh launchers are a great way to celebrate the holidays while learning about gravity, force, and motion.
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# [Sleigh Launchers Holiday Activity | Kaplan Early Learning Company](https://blog.kaplanco.com/ii/sleigh-launchers)

 Written by [Staff Writer](https://blog.kaplanco.com/author/staff-writer) | Dec 4, 2018 5:00:00 AM

‘Tis the season for creativity and cheer with STEAM sleigh launchers! This fun holiday-themed activity provides children with hands-on STEAM experiences to encourage learning through play! The design and creation of each sleigh launcher is a whimsical way to introduce children to the ideas of gravity, force, and a variety of other concepts. The Sleigh Launchers Holiday Activity gives children the chance to decorate and personalize their own paper sleigh and then use their breath to send it soaring into the sky.

## Where the Learning Occurs:

Download our **FREE** printable below!

<https://images.kaplanco.com/images/content/InsightsAndInspirations/sleigh-launchers_2_a.pdf>

### Required Materials:

- Recycled Paper Straws in Two Different Diameters
- [Tape](https://www.kaplanco.com/shop/arts-and-crafts/glue-tape-and-adhesives) or [Hot Glue Gun](https://www.kaplanco.com/product/18570/dual-temperature-glue-gun?c=11%7CAR1040) (adults only)
- [Markers](https://www.kaplanco.com/shop/arts-and-crafts/markers) or [Crayons](https://www.kaplanco.com/product/61321/large-crayons-class-pack-400-per-box?c=11%7CAR1050)
- [Scissors](https://www.kaplanco.com/shop/arts-and-crafts/scissors)
- [Free Printable](https://images.kaplanco.com/images/content/printables/SleighLauncherTemplate.pdf) or [Paper](https://www.kaplanco.com/shop/arts-and-crafts/paper) for Children to Draw Their Own Sleigh

### 1Download and Decorate

[Download our FREE sleigh printable!](https://images.kaplanco.com/images/content/printables/SleighLauncherTemplate.pdf) Encourage children to color it however they choose.

### 2 Prep the Sleigh

Assist children in cutting and gluing a large recycled paper straw on the backside of the sleigh. Be sure to glue one end closed, so it is completely sealed off.

### 3 Launch!

Slide a smaller paper straw inside of the larger one. Have the children blow into the smaller straw and watch their sleigh fly into the air.

 

Incorporate the Sleigh Launchers Holiday Activity into your classroom this holiday season to encourage STEAM learning and scientific inquiry. Be sure to browse our list of STEM and STEAM [products](https://www.kaplanco.com/STEM), [resources](https://blog.kaplanco.com/tag/stem), and [professional development](https://www.kaplanco.com/ProfessionalDevelopment/).

 

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