Today I am dubbing CRAZY Friday! Wooohoo!
We have been playing a lot with felt lately and the quiet book I have been planning is coming along nicely.
Today’s fine motor adventure is another rather simple idea, with a CRAZY STRAW!
To make this activity happen you will need.
- happy felt colors
- some crazy straws
First up, cut a few circles out of your various colorful felt bits.
Then fold in half and make a small slit in the middle, just large enough to fit over the straw end.
Demonstrate to your young ones and watch them take over!
This activity was a bit of a challenge for my almost 2 year old. But once the felt circles were on the crazy straw she enjoyed moving them around the bends. An activity that will get reused a few times for sure!
This activity makes a great twist to the classic straws on pipe cleaner idea.
Looking for more awesome ideas?
Check out what my co-hosts have been up to.
- Salt and Glue Fireworks from School Time Snippets
- Disney Craft: Frozen Fractals Fine Motor Collage from Lalymom
- Engineering With Legos Sensory Bin And More from Little Bins For Little Hands
- Sand Drizzle Sculptures from Still Playing School
- Fine Motor Flower Print Craft from House of Burke
Zero to two!
This post may contain affiliate links (disclosure here), thank you for your support!
Recommended Resources & Books
Follow by Email
Never thought of using a crazy straw before – makes sense because normal straws do not give enough resistance and makes it harder for smaller hands. My son will love this!
Emma Edwards (Adventures of Adam) recently posted..How to entertain a toddler when you’re ill + Mega Cash Giveaway
What a fun and simple idea. My daughter loves fine motor activities too.
Alicia Owen recently posted..Sneak Peek of Dawn Publications Fall Title Releases
This is such a fun idea! I have pinned it.
JDaniel4′s Mom recently posted..Kid Friendly Recipes- Brown Cow Float and More
Love this! So simple and yet so great for fine motor skills!
Lindsay Eidahl recently posted..Pinterest Savvy Book Review
This is awesome, and the finger movements that would be used to put the the circles on would be similar to the movements to fasten buttons. An great activity to work on skills.
Tonya recently posted..Favorite Summer Toy: Six Water Play Tools for Fine Motor Skills
What a great idea! I love it and can’t wait to try it. Definitely pinning!
This is a great activity. I will have to find some cheap felt and do this with my youngest son.
Uplifting Families recently posted..Enter to Win $100 Foreverly Giveaway Ends 6/21
I love this! Looks so cute, fun and EASY! My favorite kind of activity! Pinning and sharing!
Ang Johnson recently posted..Monkeys in a barrel climb a tree! Fine motor skills game for toddlers
Thanks! We love simple activities here too!
Oh man I love this, so colorful and fun! Looks like the kids had so much fun!
Laura @ Lalymom recently posted..Disney Frozen Craft: Frozen Fractals Fine Motor Collage
this is great for fine motor skills
melinda recently posted..Brown Sugar Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe #kidsinthekitchen
I love this idea! What a great new use of a bendy straw.
Katie recently posted..DIY Pool Noodle Connectors for Fun Outdoor Play