why questions · Ages 3-5

Why Does a Candle Flame Flicker?

Warm air rises around a flame while cooler moving air comes in, making the flame bend and dance.

The whole story

1. At sunset, Nia watches a little candle glow on the kitchen table.

2. The flame stands tall for a moment, then bends toward the window.

3. Nia wonders why the tiny flame keeps bending and dancing.

4. With the window closed, the flame grows quiet for one breath.

5. Nia gently waves a paper fan far away, and the flame leans.

6. She stops waving, but the flame keeps making tiny bends.

7. Nia notices the flame's warm air rising while cooler air enters from the window.

8. Warm air rises around a flame while cooler moving air comes in, making the flame bend and dance.

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