Threading Snowflakes – Easy Winter Fine Motor Activity
Threading snowflakes is a fun and easy Winter fine motor activity for kids. Toddlers and preschoolers will develop fine motor skills and create a beautiful snowflake with this wonderful play idea.
It only takes 5 minutes to set up and uses things you can easily find at the dollar store.
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The holiday season can be tough on parents and kids who don’t want to be inside all day. If you’re trying to find fun ways for your kids to play this Winter, then start with these Winter activities for kids. Or invest in the Winter Activity Pack, which is filled with educational ideas for young kids.
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Materials Needed
- Blue and white pipe cleaners (2 per snowflake)
- Blue and white beads
- Scissors
How to Make up a Threading Snowflakes Activity
1. Cut the pipe cleaners in half
I cut the pipe cleaners in half so that they would be easier for the kids to hold.
2. Take 2 halves and cross them in an x shape.
Wind them around each other so they don’t come apart.
3. Repeat with another 2 halves of pipe cleaner. So that they make a snowflake with 8 sections.
Although I didn’t try this method, you could also try bunching all 4 pipe cleaners halves together and twisting them in the middle. Then spread out each of the 8 arms to make the snowflake. This method would most likely be faster and easier if you are preparing this activity for a whole class.
4. Grab some blue and white beads and thread them onto each of the snowflake sections.
If you are doing this activity with older children, who need an extra challenge, try getting them to arrange the beads in patterns. (white, blue, white, blue, etc.)
Winter Fine Motor Activities
Winter play ideas are essential, especially when you can’t spend the whole day playing outside. Here are some of my favorite winter fine motor activities for kids.
For more ideas, visit Winter Fine Motor Activities for Kids.
Winter Activity Pack
Educational Printables for preschoolers and kindergarteners for this Winter.
Are you going to try this Threading Snowflakes activity with your kids? Don’t forget to Pin the idea for later.
