Noodle Notch Shelf Build
Purpose
This activity is a fantastic way to practice using two hands at once! Your child will love the squishy feel of the pool noodle. Snipping the foam with scissors helps build the strength needed for school projects. Balancing the tiny pom-poms on the stick shelves encourages them to stay calm and focused. It also teaches their little fingers how to move with precision and care.
Activity Steps
Steps:
- Use the scissors to cut a pool noodle into pieces about as long as a ruler.
- Hold the noodle piece firmly with your non-cutting hand.
- Snip three or four horizontal slits into the side of the foam.
- Squeeze the handles together to make sure the scissors cut deep enough.
- Slide a wooden craft stick halfway into each of the new slits.
- Make sure the sticks are tight so they act like tiny shelves.
- Use your thumb and pointer finger to pick up a soft pom-pom.
- Carefully place the pom-pom onto the flat end of a craft stick.
- See if you can fill all the shelves without any falling off!
Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child when they are using scissors. Ensure the pom-poms are not placed in the mouth as they can be a choking hazard.
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