pool noodle

Pool noodles are one of those inexpensive supplies that can turn into way more than a pool toy. When my kids were little, we cut them into pieces and used them for everything from fine motor activities and sensory play to early math, crafts and giant backyard games. I originally put this list together because there were so many simple ways to reuse the same basic material. Some of these activities are ones we tried ourselves, while others link to creative ideas and tutorials from around the web. Below you'll find 50+ pool noodle activities for toddlers, organized by type so…