This activity can be adapted for a child of any age.
MATERIALS:
Pipe Cleaners
Straws
Scissors
INSTRUCTIONS:
Gather all materials
Cut the straw and pipe cleaners at different lengths
Now you are ready to match colors and sizes!
SOME IDEAS:
Measure and match the three length straws to the three pipe cleaners.
Set a challenge – Thread the pipe cleaners so that it is completely covered with straws. This is a great opportunity to discuss length, “that straw is too long, let’s find a shorter one.”
Create colour patterns with the straws as you thread them onto the pipe cleaner.
Bend and mould the pipe cleaner to make shapes. The straws act as the sides of the shape.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITES:
Fine Motor Development
Hand-Eye Coordination and Control
Language development – Such as taller, tallest, shorter, smaller, longer, middle size, too long.
Mathematics – Measurement (Length)
Samantha S. | Teacher