Tumbling Acrobat

You will need:
Tumbling Acrobat template (Word file, 319 KB)
or
Tumbling Acrobat template (PDF file, 66 KB)
coloured pencils or felt tip pens, tape, printer, paper, card.

What to do

1. Print out the Tumbling Acrobat template onto card. If you cannot print onto card print the template on paper and stick it onto card.

2. Place the patterned side of the template upside down on a table top. rub along its length several times with the side of a pencil, until it is very flexible.

3. Fold the flaps on the pattern along the dotted line.

4. Fold the pattern around so that it makes a loop. overlap the ends and tape them together.

5. Fold in one of the flaps and tape it to the loop. Put two marbles inside and tape the other flap closed.

6. Your Tumbling Acrobat is now complete! Test him out on a sloping surface such as a tilted book. if he slides instead of tumbling, the surface is probably too smooth. You could try covering it with a fabric such as felt or a towel.