Q-Tip Push & Pop
Purpose
This simple activity is fantastic for building fine motor skills. Pushing and pulling the Q-tips helps your toddler develop the important "pincer grasp" (using the thumb and index finger) they'll need later for holding a pencil and buttoning clothes.
Activity Steps
Prep the Carton: Flip an empty egg carton upside down. Using a pen or a pencil, poke a small hole in the top of each egg cup.
Demonstrate: Show your child how to take a Q-tip, line it up with one of the holes, and push it through until it drops in.
Let them Play: Give your child a handful of Q-tips and let them get to work!
The “Pop”: Once they’ve pushed them all in, lift the carton up to reveal all the Q-tips underneath, the “pop!”, and let them start all over again.
Safety Tip: Since this activity involves small items (Q-tips) and a young age group, constant adult supervision is required to prevent them from being put in the mouth or ears, which could pose a choking hazard or injury risk.
