Pom-Pom Push
Holes in a lid, pom-poms in a bowl. Push them through one by one.
- Ages
- 12 mo–3 yrs
- Play
- 10–20 min
- Prep
- 3 min
- Mess
- barely any
- Energy
- calm
- Where
- at the table
You’ll need
Mostly things you probably have at home.
- a container with a lidDon’t have it? Amazon
- pom-pomsGet it on Amazon
Optional
- scissors or a craft knife (adult use)Don’t have it? Amazon
How to play
Before you start: Cut three or four holes in the lid, each slightly smaller than a pom-pom, so it has to be pushed through.
Push one pom-pom through with your finger and let them hear it drop.
Hand them a pom-pom and point at a hole.
Let them push. It should take a little effort.
When they are all in, take the lid off and tip them out to start again.
Count them as they go back in.
What it helps with
Keep it safe
- Pom-poms are a choking risk for under-3s. Use large ones and stay within arm's reach.
Make it different next time
- Color the rim of each hole to match a pom-pom color.
- Swap pom-poms for straws pushed into small holes.
Cleanup: Pom-poms stay in the container. Lid on, back on the shelf.
