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Threading yarn on a paper plate activity

June 14, 2019 by Kate Leave a Comment

I love that developing fine motor skills can be as simple as threading yarn on a paper plate.

Simple fine motor activity that is threading yarn on a paper plate activity. Kids have fun doing this and it's a great idea for on camps or at playdates.

This is one of those activities can came about from my oldest daughter being ‘bored’. That’s when such great creativity happens.

Recommended age: 3 years +
(Strict and close supervision required on all ideas shared)

yarn for threading activity with kids.

I love how easy this activity idea is and how fabulous it is for developing those fine motor skills and creativity. This simple idea of threading yarn on a paper plate only requires a few pieces.

You’ll need –

  • Yarn
  • Scissors
  • Paper plate
  • Pens (optional)
Simple fine motor activity for threading yarn or wool on a large paper plate.

You might start this activity by carefully poking some holes into the paper plate. Make them large enough for your child to get an end of yarn through.

purple octopus toy for developing fine motor skills and more. Lots of fun for children of all ages.

Depending on their age, you might like to give them long lengths of yarn to thread through the holes, or keep the ball of yarn attached and have them decide themselves how much to pull through.

Threading yarn on a paper plate activity is great to do on school camps or at home for fine motor development.

Once your child has had fun threading lots of yarn through the various holes on the paper plate, they might like to decorate the plate with pens, as you can see.

Is this an activity you think your child would enjoy?

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Art, Art & Craft, Craft, Fine Motor, Making

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My name is Kate and I am a mum to two little girls, Possum and Boo. We have lots of fun together learning with play at home and are pleased to share some of what we do with you.
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