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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The Pipe Cleaner Deep Sea DiversThe Felt Fish Hook RescueThe Tiny Pom-Pom Tree GroveThe Gravity Bead Labyrinth

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The Pipe Cleaner Deep Sea DiversAdded Apr 5 · Ages 3+The Pipe Cleaner Deep Sea DiversBilateral Hand UseHand DexterityPincer GraspYou'll need: Nuts and Bolts · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · WaterThe Felt Fish Hook RescueAdded Apr 1 · Ages 3+The Felt Fish Hook RescueBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationYou'll need: Basket · Cardboard · Felt · Glue · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · ScissorsThe Tiny Pom-Pom Tree GroveAdded Mar 23 · Ages 3 to 5The Tiny Pom-Pom Tree GroveEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners · Pom-poms · ScissorsThe Gravity Bead LabyrinthAdded Mar 21 · Ages 3+The Gravity Bead LabyrinthExecutive FunctioningEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Basket · Beads · Pipe CleanersThe Egg Carton Bridge WeaverAdded Mar 17 · Ages 3 to 5The Egg Carton Bridge WeaverEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningPincer ControlYou'll need: Egg Carton · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · ScissorsThe Fuzzy Button LinkAdded Mar 8 · Ages 3+The Fuzzy Button LinkBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspVisual MotorYou'll need: Buttons · Pipe Cleaners
The Cup Ring ConnectorAdded Mar 3 · Ages 3+The Cup Ring ConnectorBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Hole Puncher · Markers · Paper Cup · Pipe CleanersThe Beaded Rainbow ArchAdded Feb 27 · Ages 3+The Beaded Rainbow ArchEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Pipe Cleaners · PlaydoughThe Pipe Cleaner Reef RescueAdded Feb 23 · Ages 3 to 5The Pipe 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