Stick Flag Thread
Purpose
This activity strengthens the hands and promotes using both sides of the body together (bilateral coordination). It also helps children practice precision and planning while aiming the sticks through the holes.
Activity Steps
Steps:
- Use markers to color the craft sticks in three different colors (e.g., red, blue, green).
- An adult should cut the paper roll into 3-inch sections. Use a hole puncher to create 6 to 8 holes randomly around each section.
- Help your child take index cards and draw a matching colored dot on each one. Cut a small slit into the center of each card (these are your flags).
- Challenge your child to hold the paper roll steady with their helper hand. They use their other hand to thread a colored stick straight through one of the holes.
- Once the stick is threaded, they must find the matching colored index card flag. Ask them to slide the flag onto the exposed end of the stick.
- Continue threading sticks and matching flags until the entire paper roll is covered in colorful flags!
Safety Tip:
Adults must handle the scissors and hole puncher during preparation. Supervise the activity to ensure the child does not put the craft sticks near their eyes or mouth.
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