The Tiny Pom-Pom Tree Grove
Purpose
This activity helps children practice using their pinchers (thumb and index finger). It builds stability in the hand. Balancing the pom-poms requires focus and steady movements. Moving the finished trees helps with body control and spatial awareness.
Activity Steps
Steps:
- Use a pair of scissors to cut small, three-inch circles from your cardboard pieces.
- Have your child use the hole puncher to click a single hole right in the center of every circle.
- Slide one pipe cleaner through the hole and twist the bottom so the tree stands up tall.
- Bend the top of the pipe cleaner into several little branches that point in different directions.
- Ask your child to pick up a colorful pom-pom using only their thumb and pointer finger.
- Carefully set the pom-pom on a branch so it stays perfectly balanced without any glue.
- Challenge them to see how many pom-poms they can add to their tiny forest!
Safety Tip:
Pom-poms are a choking hazard. Please supervise your child closely and ensure they do not put them in their mouth.
X
![]()
