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Pom-Pom Drop for toddlers
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Pom-Pom Drop

A colorful cause-and-effect STEM activity where toddlers drop pom-poms through painted paper tubes taped to the wall.

Materials

  • Toilet paper rolls
  • Paper towel rolls
  • Paint
  • Tape
  • Pom-poms

Instructions

  1. Show your toddler how to paint the paper rolls.
  2. Have your toddler paint each roll a different color.
  3. Tape the rolls to a wall once they are dry.
  4. Show your toddler how to drop pom-poms into the tubes.
  5. Have your toddler drop and match the pom-poms.

Skills Developed

observation skills, matching, color recognition, hand-eye coordination, fine motor control

Tips

Set out only a few pieces at a time so your toddler can focus on matching each one successfully.

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