Playtime Pantry

Activities with drinking straws

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  • Blow the Boat: the setup, laid out

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    Blow the Boat

    5–20 min 2–10 yrs Low mess
    • a bath
    • a straw
    • a plastic cup, lid or sponge to float
  • Fruit Kebabs: the setup, laid out
    Good for siblings

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    Fruit Kebabs

    10–20 min 2–7 yrs Some mess
    • soft fruit in chunks: banana, strawberries, melon
    • sturdy straws
  • Ice Boat Race: the setup, laid out

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    Ice Boat Race

    10–25 min 3–10 yrs Some mess
    • ice cubes
    • water
    • a rimmed tray
    • straws
  • Play Dough Birthday Cakes: the setup, laid out
    Good for siblings
    15–40 min 2–6 yrs Some mess
    • play doughto buy
    • drinking straws cut short for candles