Slinky Springs
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The slinky is a toy that, for the most part, you hold on to with one hand, or both hands on each end.
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Springs have an oscillation of their own. Feel their pattern, and work with it.
The Wave:
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hold each end of the slinky in each hand
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"pour" one side into the other
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and back and forth
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start with your hands parallel to the ground, lifting one side, then the other back and forth
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as you get the hang of it your hands can take on many varied positions
The Clap Catch
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Hold each end in each hand
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Start by oscillating the spring so it waves up and down
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Then, pick your timing to bring your hands together and catch the slinky in the middle
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As you get better you can clap and keep oscillating in rhythm
Calming the Slinky Wave
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Hold your slinky with an end in each hand (see Suggestions on Toys to learn about slinkys and springs!)
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Wave the slinky up and down to get it going.
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Then calmly hold still, waiting for the oscillations to calm down.
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As the waves still, so do you.
