Create and Construct with Popsicle Sticks Story

Create and Construct with Popsicle Sticks

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When I spotted this idea on Pinterest, I knew I had to try it! All I needed to make it happen was a batch of large, colorful Popsicle Sticks and a roll of Velcro Dots!

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I could not wait for my kids to get started creating letters and constructing geometric shapes!

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I started by attaching Velcro Dots to each end of the Popsicle Sticks using two identical dots on each side.

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and then flipping them over and using two opposite Velcro Dots on the other side of each stick.

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I prepared 50 sticks so more than one of my kiddos can play with these at the same time.

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During naptime one day, I finished prepping them, and that afternoon, we began creating letters… and constructing geometric shapes!

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Constructing shapes seemed to be their favorite! They put their 50 sticks together as he helped them build a few 3-D shapes…

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The sky is the limit with this activity, and I love the opportunity it gives kids to interact with all kinds of concepts in a hands-on way!

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SWIPE UP TO LEARN MORE!

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