Little kids are known for moving from one activity to the next and having trouble sitting still. Many kids’ songs even give children the chance to get their wiggles out.
However, kids are challenged to sit completely still through five rounds of distractions in this video. The grand prize for keeping their composure in the face of crazy activity? A brand new hoverboard.
With the prize in mind, the kids prepare themselves to sit still as statues while their parents watch on a monitor in the next room. Round One: A bubble machine. Some of the kids begin with their eyes closed, trying to block out the bubbles. However, all the kids watch the bubbles fly toward them. Some keep a serious expression while others’ eyes light up. Near the end of the round, a boy says his armpits are itchy and asks to scratch them.
They make it through, and Round 2 begins. The film crew inflates a bouncy house! The kids are told they are free to jump in it, but they’ll lose the round if they do. They won’t be allowed to jump in after. One kid decides right away to give up the hoverboard and jump.
Round 3 starts with four players. Two puppies are brought on set, and another child gives up the hoverboard to pet the dogs. Another kid walks off the set, and the contest is down to two players.
The two remaining players encourage each other to stay focused. Round 4 brings out an inflatable pool of candy. The two kids watch the others grab as much candy as they want. However, the two remaining players refuse to be moved by sweets.
The final round involves bringing an ice cream truck to the set. The music plays through the studio, and the kids who’ve lost get to order whatever they want. At the last moment, one of the last kids gives in and runs out to the truck. In the end, only one kid was strong enough to refuse all the temptations. She truly earned that hoverboard!
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