Spiral Stick Rotator
Steps:
- Adult Prep: Use scissors to cut a piece of construction paper to fit the container lid. Secure this paper tightly onto the lid with masking tape.
- Cut one tight, narrow slot (about 1.5 inches long) into the center of the taped paper lid. This is your resistant slot.
- Use markers to draw tight, colorful stripes or a spiral design around several craft sticks. Make sure the designs are dense.
- Ask your child to hold the container firmly steady with their non-dominant hand (the helper hand).
- Pick up a striped stick. Challenge them to gently push the end of the stick into the narrow slot.
- They must twist the stick repeatedly (rotating their forearm) to guide the colored pattern through the resistant slot.
- Continue twisting and pushing until the entire stick is posted inside. Repeat this with all the prepared sticks!
Safety Tip:
Constant and direct adult supervision is required. Ensure the narrow slot is only used for the craft sticks. Collect any small pieces of torn paper or tape immediately.