Pipe Cleaners activities

Bendy and easy to thread, pipe cleaners are perfect for lacing beads, poking through holes, and twisting into shapes. These activities use them to build pincer grasp, fine motor control, and eye-hand coordination.

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Pipe Cleaner Deep Sea DiversAdded Apr 5 · Ages 3+Pipe Cleaner Deep Sea DiversBilateral Hand UseHand DexterityPincer GraspYou'll need: Nuts and Bolts · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · WaterFelt Fish Hook RescueAdded Apr 1 · Ages 3+Felt Fish Hook RescueBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Basket · Cardboard · Felt · Glue · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · ScissorsTiny Pom-Pom Tree GroveAdded Mar 23 · Ages 3 to 5Tiny Pom-Pom Tree GroveEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners · Pom-poms · ScissorsGravity Bead LabyrinthAdded Mar 21 · Ages 3+Gravity Bead LabyrinthExecutive FunctioningEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Basket · Beads · Pipe CleanersEgg Carton Bridge WeaverAdded Mar 17 · Ages 3 to 5Egg Carton Bridge WeaverEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningPincer ControlYou'll need: Egg Carton · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · ScissorsFuzzy Button LinkAdded Mar 8 · Ages 3+Fuzzy Button LinkBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspVisual MotorYou'll need: Buttons · Pipe Cleaners
Cup Ring ConnectorAdded Mar 3 · Ages 3+Cup Ring ConnectorBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Hole Puncher · Markers · Paper Cup · Pipe CleanersBeaded Rainbow ArchAdded Feb 27 · Ages 3+Beaded Rainbow ArchEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Pipe Cleaners · PlaydoughPipe Cleaner Reef RescueAdded Feb 23 · Ages 3 to 5Pipe Cleaner Reef RescueBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Egg Carton · Markers · Pencil · Pipe CleanersBanded Bottle Bean SliderAdded Feb 10 · Ages 3+Banded Bottle Bean SliderBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Beans · Bottle · Masking Tape · Pipe CleanersFoil Maze Marble GlideAdded Feb 9 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Maze Marble GlideEye-Hand CoordinationFinger IsolationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Marbles · Masking Tape · Pipe CleanersCardboard Tunnel ConnectorsAdded Feb 9 · Ages 3+Cardboard Tunnel ConnectorsBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors