DIY Windmills

My nephew loved decorating his own little windmill blades and seeing them spin in the backyard breeze. It’s a clever, hands-on way to explain how moving air creates energy, and the pieces held up well to a few tumbles on the grass.

My six-year-old was so proud when her windmill finally spun in the backyard breeze—the wooden pieces fit together perfectly without any frustration. It’s a lovely hands-on way to actually show how wind power works, not just talk about it.

My 7-year-old spent a whole afternoon painting and assembling the wooden pieces, and the spinning blades actually catch the wind when we take it to the park. It's a clever, tactile way to show how wind power works.