Okay kiddo, a paperweight is something you put on top of a paper so it doesn't fly away. You know how sometimes when there's wind or air movement, papers can start flying and it's hard to keep them in one place? Well, a paperweight is a little heavy thing that you can put on top of the paper so it stays in place. It's like a small rock, but usually it's made of something pretty like glass or metal. You can find paperweights in many different shapes and colors, and some people even collect them like toys! So if you ever need to keep your paper from flying away, just ask for a paperweight and you'll see how useful they are.