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 Ring DropFuzzy Force SculptureTight Cardboard TiesTight Coil Stick Art

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Pipe Cleaner Ring DropAdded Jan 13 · Ages 3 to 5Pipe Cleaner Ring DropBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Construction Paper · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · ScissorsFuzzy Force SculptureAdded Jan 12 · Ages 3+Fuzzy Force SculptureBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthProprioceptionYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Felt · Masking Tape · Pipe Cleaners · ScissorsTight Cardboard TiesAdded Jan 11 · Ages 3+Tight Cardboard TiesBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentMotor PlanningYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners · ScissorsTight Coil Stick ArtAdded Jan 10 · Ages 3 to 5Tight Coil Stick ArtIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer ControlThumb OppositionYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · StickersColor Switch PanelAdded Jan 4 · Ages 6+Color Switch PanelEmotional RegulationInteroceptionYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Glue · Index Cards · Markers · Paper Plate · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners · ScissorsPutty Treasure DigAdded Dec 10 · Ages 3+Putty Treasure DigIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentProprioceptionYou'll need: Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Playdough
Tee Punch GardenAdded Dec 7 · Ages 3+Tee Punch GardenBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentPincer ControlYou'll need: Foam Sheets · Golf Ball Tees · Pipe CleanersFoam Monster FeedAdded Dec 2 · Ages 1 to 5Foam Monster FeedBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Container · Foam Sheets · Glue · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · ScissorsStick Weave LoomAdded Nov 28 · Ages 3+Stick Weave LoomBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Paper Plate · Pipe Cleaners · PlaydoughPipe Cleaner TowersAdded Nov 26 · Ages 6+Pipe Cleaner TowersEmotional RegulationExecutive FunctioningYou'll need: Container · Index Cards · Pipe Cleaners · ScissorsCardboard Punch ArtAdded Nov 22 · Ages 3+Cardboard Punch ArtBilateral Hand UseGraspPincer GraspYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Hole Puncher · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · ScissorsCap Twister RingsAdded Nov 6 · Ages 3+Cap Twister RingsBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlForearm SupinationYou'll need: Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Scissors