Pom Pom Sort
Tools
Color Sorters
Pom Poms (choose 3-5 colors)
Tongs
Activity Description
Children will practice sorting pom poms by color while using tongs to pick up the pom poms.
Steps
Step 1: Gather all tools
Step 2: Scatter colored poms poms on the table (you can also scatter around the room to get your little ones moving)
Step 3: Use the tongs to pick up poms poms and sort by color
Goals
Children will learn to sort by colors in a fun way! When using tongs, children strengthen the muscles of the fingers/hand, neat pincer grasp, and develop hand arches and separation of the hand. These skills are important for the development of an efficient pencil grasp, dressing, play, and more!