Why does gravity make things fall?

Gravity is what pulls things down to Earth, like when you let go of a toy and it drops to the floor.

Imagine you have a ball in your hand. When you hold it up high, it stays there because your hand is holding it. But when you let go, poof!, it falls to the ground. That’s gravity doing its job.

Think of gravity as a superstrong friend who lives inside everything on Earth. This friend doesn’t just hold you in place while you're sitting, it also pulls your toy, your book, and even your pet dog down when they jump up. It’s like if you had a really strong string attached to every object, and the other end of that string was tied to the floor.

Even when you’re playing on the swings or running around in the park, gravity is there. It helps you stay on the ground so you can jump, run, and play without floating off into space!