straws and pipe cleaner

some days i am on my A game and have an activity set up before the kids even wake up, and today is one of those days!

i prepped this one (took less than a minute) for bowie during ryder's nap time.  it is straws, pipe cleaner and scissors (also some pre-cut paper straws from some jewelry making).  she has been really into practicing her cutting lately, so this activity will be to cut the straws and lace them on the pipe cleaners.  kids love to cut straws because they bounce all over, so we will be doing this on the carpet because they won't travel as far instead of the wood floor.  the pipe cleaners work well because the straws will not slip and slide, but stay put, which makes it less frustrating for littles.

she will be able to practice using scissors, fine motor work and maybe even some patterns with the lacing?  lets see what she comes up with?!?!