Noodle Tower Thread
Purpose
This activity strengthens the small muscles in the hand needed for writing and self-dressing. It focuses on precision and two-handed coordination to build stable towers.
Activity Steps
Steps:
- Use the hole puncher to create several holes across the cardboard surface. Ensure the cardboard is stable.
- Place the uncooked spaghetti sticks into the holes, creating tall, thin towers. Push them in just enough to stand up straight.
- Put the macaroni pieces into a plastic container. Challenge your child to pick up one macaroni piece using a pincer grasp.
- Carefully slide the macaroni onto the top of a spaghetti tower. Continue threading until the tower is full of “noodles.”
- Try grading the task by stacking multiple cardboard layers for more resistance during step one.
Safety Tip:
Always supervise to ensure small materials are not put in the mouth. Ensure the cardboard stands firmly on the table for safe play.
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