Pool noodles are a great inexpensive toy to buy ($2 at Target, or $1 at the dollar store!). But there are so many things you can do with pool noodles that don't even involve the pool! Here are a few ideas:
1. Marble race tracks--cut a pool noodle in half length wise. Prop the noodles up on one end (cut side up) so that it creates a ramp. And that's it! Set a marble in the groove of the cut noodle and let it roll!
2. Stacking--if your kiddo likes to stack things, you can cut up a water noodle in 2+ inch rounds. You and your little one can have fun seeing how high you can stack the pieces.
3. Food play--can cut up a water noodle in 2+ inch rounds. Place the rounds in a bowl, give your child a big spoon and let their imagination run. Giant noodles to mix and serve!
4. Stamping--cut a 2+inch round off the end of a pool noodle and use it like a big stamp. Dip the round into some paint and let your kiddo stamp away!
5. Sword fights--because who doesn't pick up a pool noodle and instantly swing around like a sword?!
6. Sewing--Cut up a water noodle in 2+ inch rounds. Take a long strip of yarn and tie one end to the end of a knitting needle (or stick. Whatever you have available), and the other end of the yarn to a pool noodle. Use the cut up noodle rounds like giant beads and let your little one practice threading the "beads" onto the thread. This is great early practice for those who might still be a little too young for small beads.
7. Music play--Cut a pool noodle in half to make two long pieces. Use these like drum sticks and have fun drumming and singing. Or, since the noodles have a hollow center, use it like a trumpet."
8. Cut up a water noodle in 2+ inch rounds. Toss the noodle rounds into your kids bath and let them take a "noodle soup" bath.
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