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Stringing Beads or Pasta for toddlers
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Stringing Beads or Pasta

Thread beads or pasta onto twine to build fine motor skills, coordination, and focus in a simple hands-on toddler activity.

Materials

  • Beads or pasta (e.g., penne)
  • Twine
  • Tape

Instructions

  1. Tape one end of twine to the table.
  2. Show your toddler how to thread beads or pasta onto the twine.
  3. Have your toddler thread the beads or pasta onto the twine.

Skills Developed

hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, bilateral coordination

Tips

Encourage your toddler to thread one piece at a time onto the twine.

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