Hey guys,
This activity we've made with playdough and wooden hole balls is really easy to set up and promotes fine motor skills development and color sorting abilities.
I made this with my son when he was 1year and 10 months, but you can do it earlier or later this age. He had so much fun with these!
You need:
- playdough
- barbecue sticks/ skewers (or straws which are safer)
- wooden hole balls. (you can replace them with pasta like penne or rigatoni)
The activity is really simple, as you already understand what the kids have to do. They have to thread the balls on each stick/straw, matching colors.
We have our wooden balls from another game. You can use any colors for sorting or you can do this activity without colors.
If you use for example, barbeque sticks and simple pasta, there wont be any colors. And in this activity will be only for Hand- Eye coordination, Threading, Creativity, Concetration and ofc Fine Motor Skills.
And one more thing. If you use barbeque sticks, make sure to insert their sharp tip into the playdough and no other way. This reduces the chances of your baby to get hurt. Plus, is best to supervise this activity in case they come with the idea of playing with these sticks.
After he finished the task, he wanted to keep playing so I gave him some buttons and this was the real fun! Simple play with no rules is always more fun!
Have fun in your daily learning activities!
Have a good day!
Missdeli
This reminds me of my son's playdough we bought few years ago, sad to say it is nowhere near to be found now but thank you for reminding that it can be used to enhance a child's motor skills I'll be buying some playdough again and use it like you did to your child.
Ooo you can't find it anymore because it's lost? Our playdough also began to harden. We need to buy another one but we have soooo many on the market, that is not a problem. :D
Greetings from Romania :)
Yes, we can't find it where we placed it. I guess I just have to buy then. Greetings from the Philippines!
Ohh I know how it is! It happens to me too! haha
This is a nice idea! Children will love this colorful and interactive activity.
Playdoughs are my lifesaver even when my kids are already a bit bigger. They still love it and can work hours with it.
Ohh nice! my son isn't such a big fan of playdough.
My lifesaver are numbers lol :)) exactly as yours, this kid can work HOURS with them. Btw, he ask for playdough only to make numbers out of it.
Thank you so much for comenting @arrliinn!
greetings from Romania :x:X
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It is really an activity that allows the child to concentrate, to develop his skills in terms of association of figures and elements, to give him the opportunity to exercise motor skills and logical thinking. Excellent
You're so right! Thanks for comenting Maria!