5 Simple Pom-Pom Activities For Toddlers – You don’t want to miss out on! 🎨

Activity 1: Pom-Pom Color Sorting Game 🎯

This is a classic and super simple activity to set up, and it’s one of the best for working on fine motor skills.

What You’ll Need:

• A variety of colorful pom-poms
• Tongs or a large plastic tweezer or a deep spoon
• Muffin tin or small bowls

Instructions:

1. Set Up the Game: Scatter the pom-poms on a tray or table. Lay out the muffin tin or small bowls, assigning a different color to each cup or bowl.
2. Sorting Fun: Encourage your toddler to use the tongs or tweezers to pick up the pom-poms and sort them by color into the cups. If tongs are too tricky, no problem! They can use their fingers to work on that pincer grasp.
3. Add a Challenge: As they master the color sorting, mix it up by asking them to sort by size instead of color. Watch as they focus on matching the right pom-pom to the right slot. It’s concentration city!

Tip: I remember when I first did this with my little one; we ended up with pom-poms scattered everywhere. But seeing that moment of pride when they put the pompom in another container—priceless. 😊

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Activity 2: Pom-Pom Drop Race 🏁

If your toddler has a competitive streak (who doesn’t, right?), this one’s a great mix of fun and developmental goodness.

What You’ll Need:

• A cardboard tube (like a paper towel or toilet paper roll)
• Pom-poms of various sizes
• Timer (optional)

Instructions:

1. Set Up the Tube: Attach the cardboard tube to the edge of a table or chair, letting it hang down vertically. You can secure it with tape or simply hold it yourself if you want to be involved in the action.
2. Pom-Pom Drop: Let your toddler take a pom-pom and drop it through the top of the tube. To add some challenge, use different sizes of pom-poms and have them figure out which sizes fit through the tube. If the pom-poms are too big to fit, they’ll have to adjust and pick a smaller one.
3. Add Speed: If your child is up for it, you can make this a race against the clock. Use a timer and challenge them to drop as many pom-poms through the tube as possible in one minute.

LOL: When I first tried this game with my toddler, he threw all his toys that would fit into the tube not just the pom poms! 😂

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Activity 3: Pom-Pom Art Attack 🎨

Time to get artsy! This activity is more craft-focused but still works wonders for developing fine motor skills. And yes, it’s all about the pom-poms.

What You’ll Need:

• Glue (non-toxic and safe for toddlers)
• Pom-poms in various sizes and colors
• Paper or cardstock

Instructions:

1. Let Them Create: Give your toddler a piece of paper or cardstock and squeeze some glue onto the back of the pom-poms. You can help with this step if they’re still working on their glue skills.
2. Stick and Design: Let them stick the pom-poms onto the paper to create their own unique designs. They can make patterns, animals, or abstract art. The best part is that every pom-pom they pick up to place is another chance to strengthen those hand muscles.
3. More Glue?: If your child is anything like mine, glue is the highlight of this activity. They might get a bit generous with it—don’t worry, more glue means more time for them to work on those fine motor skills!

Here is a Pinterest Pin Board Full Of Pom-Pom Craft Ideas:

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Activity 4: Pom-Pom Sensory Bin 💫

Sensory bins are one of my go-to activities when I need something quick and engaging. And yep, you guessed it: pom-poms are perfect for sensory bins.

What You’ll Need:

• A large container or bin
• Pom-poms (a mix of colors and sizes works best)
• Small scoops, spoons, or cups

Instructions:

1. Fill the Bin: Dump a bunch of pom-poms into the bin. Add some scoops or cups for extra fun.
2. Scoop and Pour: Encourage your toddler to scoop up the pom-poms and pour them into the cups. This scooping action helps with hand-eye coordination and muscle control. You can also add small toys or trinkets to hide in the pom-poms, making it a mini treasure hunt!

Tip: For more sensory bin inspiration, check out my post on Sensory Play Crafts where I dive into a whole variety of sensory play ideas for toddlers.

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Activity 5: Pom-Pom Patterns 🌈

Last but not least, this activity adds a little bit of early math practice to the mix.

What You’ll Need:

• Pom-poms (multiple colors)
• A flat surface

Instructions:

Try New Patterns: Once they get the hang of it, introduce more complex patterns or let them make up their own. They’ll be developing their sequencing and matching skills while still working on fine motor coordination.

Create Patterns: Start a pattern with your pom-poms, like blue-green-blue or small-big-small. Ask your toddler to continue the pattern by placing the next pom-poms in the correct order.