Kids Activities With Straws
Straws are handy to play with and are very versatile. You can make a bubble sensory bin for your kids or create a threading station or more.
Straws for playing should be cuttable and not made of silicone. Paper or recyclable plastic straws are the best.
Try These Toddler & Pre-schooler Activities
Threading station
I like this activity because kids of different ages can play with it in their own way and you don't need too many supplies or a big setup. All you need are pipe cleaners and straws and a storage container. If you keep it in a sensory bin it will contain some of the mess.
Bubble sensory play
“Let’s see how big a bubble you can blow with this straw and bubble solution!” or “See how mummy blows bubbles”. You say to your kids as they shriek with delight. Bubbles are fun!
I like this activity because it is so simple, requiring only a few basic supplies and you can make your own bubble solution. Older kids can blow the bubbles themselves and younger kids can play with the bubbles as you blow. Just add bubble solution to a bowl, add food coloring and blow away, letting your kids play.
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup bubble bath or dish soap