You know me, I thought I’d share with you a fun and educational activity that is also great for recycling some of the everyday things you might already have in your home. This is a simple, fine motor threading activity using straws and cardboard tubes. Fine motor threading activity using straws and cardboard tubes Ever […]
Simple threading activity using cut straws and pipe cleaners
When you’re looking for something quiet and productive for your children then you might want to try this simple threading activity using cut straws and pipe cleaners. The concept is simple, children use their hands to thread various lengths of cut up plastic straws onto pipe cleaners. That’s it. It might sound so incredibly […]
Weaving on wire activity for fine motor development
If you’re looking for something different, here is a simple weaving on wire activity for fine motor development. It’s easy to set up in a home or classroom and the kids will spend a long time threading and weaving materials through it. With Boo (aged 2.5 years) rocketing through her toddler years, I’m conscious that she […]
Threading activity for toddlers using large cardboard beads
For some children, threading can be an incredibly difficult task. Small beads and undeveloped fine motor skills can make it incredibly challenging and cause them a lot of frustration. Instead, you might like to consider this threading activity for toddlers using large cardboard beads! Boo (aged 2 years) loves all kinds of threading activities and […]
Learn about shapes using paper plates and yarn
This is a super fun preschool activity that will help your children learn about shapes using paper plates and yarn. You can add a bit of painting to the activity if you want to too! It basically rolls everything that a preschooler loves. This activity has been on my ‘to do’ list for a long time and Possum […]
Counting beads on pipe cleaners
Using colourful pipe cleaners and beads you can set up a fun counting maths activity for kids. This is also really great for fine motor development and when it’s complete you can simply turn it into a busy bag that can be done at another time. Counting beads on pipe cleaners might seem simple enough, but it is […]
DIY threaded straw necklace
Possum (2.5 years) is very much into making things at the moment, especially things that can be worn. The weather has been very cold lately and so we have found ourselves indoors and getting creative what whatever we have on hand. For a bit of fun I thought we could make a threaded straw necklace. […]
How to make paper weaving placemats
I have such great memories of weaving paper placemats when I was young at school. Making them again for this blog post reminded me how fabulous they are as an indoor activity and how few materials it requires. It is also great for developing fine motor skills and creativity. Age – 3+ (This activity is open to […]