I loved this pipecleaner weaving idea I found on Pinterest and so did my kids. I appreciated this activity for the many qualities: simple, yet different, quiet AND non-messy, fine motor-focused, simple sewing or weaving, resulting in colorful sculptures.
What more could you ask for?
Pipecleaner Weaving
Needed:
- Pipecleaners
- Plastic Canvas
Directions:
- Cut plastic canvas to desired size and shape.
- Push the pipecleaner through the canvas and fold the end in so it doesn’t pull through.
- Continue to “sew” using the pipe cleaner.
- Fold the end over when done sewing one length.
- Start again with another color.
Pipecleaner Weaving is a great activity for toddlers and preschoolers. There are not sharp needles or yarn to keep threaded into a needle that frustrates children when it becomes unthreaded. Pipe cleaners are soft and colorful. Remember, it’s the process, not the product.
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I love this! It’s so simple but it’s fun and it’s great fine motor work! Play Create Explore (www.playcreateexplore.com)
Haven’t done this lately. Maybe I’ll pull that out as an extra in case T. gets through this work quickly. We recently did the wire basket ribbon weaving. He enjoyed that.
What is the material your son is weaving the pipe cleaners through? Where did you get it and is there a specific size you used? I saw something similar at AC Moore however the holes did not look as big as those pictured. Curious~
Thanks!!