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Pipe Cleaner Creations

2–6 years10–25 minSmall spaceTired-friendly

You'll need

Pipe cleaners (various colors)

#Steps

1Provide pile of pipe cleaners
2Show how to bend, twist, and connect
3Create shapes, people, animals
4Make wearable items like rings

Why it works

Highly moldable material builds fine motor skills and 3D thinking.

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Ends can be sharp - supervise and bend tips inward.

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