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Pool Noodles & Toothpicks! AGES 2+

Age 2+, Age 3+, Age 4+, Age 5+, Age 6+, Colors & Shapes, Engineering, Fine Motors, Fine/Gross Motor Skills, loose parts, Math, Science, Summer/Outdoor

Great loose parts activity! What can you make with pool noodle pieces and toothpicks? Does it float?

Materials (affiliate links)
Pool Noodles
Scissor
Toothpicks
Bucket for water

Here is a video of the boys doing the activity!

Pool Noodles & Toothpicks! AGES 2+Great loose parts activity! What can you make with pool noodle pieces and toothpicks? Does it float?Full Details: https://learnasyouplay.net/2018/07/29/pool-noodles-toothpicks-ages-2/Thanks https://www.instagram.com/steamkidschallenge/?hl=en for the great idea!

Posted by LEARN as you PLAY- Preschool Activities on Monday, July 30, 2018

First you have to cut the pool noodles into pieces with a scissor.

Then you fill up a bucket with water.

Now you are ready! What can you make with pool noodle pieces and toothpicks?

Can it float?

The boys had fun making all different kinds of creations!

Thanks for the great idea https://www.instagram.com/steamkidschallenge/?hl=en

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Shann Acevedo

Hi I’m Shann, a Preschool Teacher, mother of three and Creator of Learn As You Play. I have been working as a preschool teacher for 13 years with children ranging from 1- 5 years old. I believe that PLAY is a huge part of children’s learning and development. Children should be active and involved in their learning. Children learn best by doing. My goal is for children to develop a love for learning while having fun!

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