I set out the stuff to make pipecleaner snowflakes--pipecleaners and a pair of small wire cutters. Quinn loves trying to use the wirecutters. Unfortunately she usually doesn't have enough hand strength to pop through the wire, but she sure enjoys trying! I showed her how to fold the pipecleaners in half--making sure the ends matched up (math skill!!!!) and then to cut on the fold. Then we refolded the half to make a "v" shape. Three v's were twisted together to make a snowflake with six pieces. We learned from our snow book that snowflakes have six sides.
I had planned on letting Q brush these with glue and then go glitter crazy, but the kids have had a fun time just playing with the plain ole pipecleaners this week. All Q wanted to make was one snowflake, then she found alternate uses for all the other pipecleaners. Not wanting to stifle her creativity I let her do her thing. I may revisit finishing the snowflakes next week and see if she's game. Beck enjoyed carrying them around and spreading them across the house, too. :)
I had planned on letting Q brush these with glue and then go glitter crazy, but the kids have had a fun time just playing with the plain ole pipecleaners this week. All Q wanted to make was one snowflake, then she found alternate uses for all the other pipecleaners. Not wanting to stifle her creativity I let her do her thing. I may revisit finishing the snowflakes next week and see if she's game. Beck enjoyed carrying them around and spreading them across the house, too. :)
We've always had pipecleaners available in the studio for art projects, but I've never incorporated them into play areas. I'd suggest it! My kids loved them. A small pack of pipecleaners might also make a good item to take along on a road trip or in a bag to a restaurant when there might be a long wait.....lots to be done with those fuzzy bendy little guys!
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