Pipe Cleaners

This was one of our most challenging activities yet! We worked on our fine motor skills by sticking pipe cleaners through the holes of a strainer.

The first time we did this little man was easily frustrated. It was pretty hard for him to do (he is 19 months now) with full length pipe cleaners. He wanted to hold them in the middle which made them too flimsy. I showed him how to hold them at the end and we had a little success...

Day 1

The next day I cut each pipe cleaner in thirds. This made it MUCH easier and a lot more fun! He would clap his hands after he put one through and also liked to pull them out. We plan to keep practicing over the next few days!

Day 2

Here is a video of him in action!