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Buttons and Pipe Cleaners! AGES 2+

Age 2+, Age 3+, Age 4+, Age 5+, Fine Motors, Fine/Gross Motor Skills, loose parts

Threading with buttons is not only fabulous for developing essential fine-motor skills but can also be used as a way to introduce young children to a variety of mathematical concepts such as colors, patterns, shapes and counting.

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Buttons

Pipe cleaners

Here are some pictures of my kiddos doing this activity! I love the conversation as they each explore the buttons for which one they will pick next. You can see their fine motors are hard at work!

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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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