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Noodle Threading

2–5 years10–20 minSmall spaceTired-friendly

You'll need

Dried penne or rigatoni pastaString, yarn, or pipe cleaners

#Steps

1Cut string to manageable length
2Tie a noodle at one end as stopper
3Thread pasta onto string
4Make a necklace or decoration

Why it works

Threading builds hand-eye coordination and patience.

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Paint pasta first for color
Add beads between noodles
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Supervise for choking. Not for kids who still mouth items.

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