Sorting Critters

Sorting Pom Pom Critters

In keeping with the Halloween feel our next diy game consisted of sorting pom pom critters. I bought a package of Halloween pom pom critters, and small containers. I got the pom pom critters at Michael's for $3 and the small containers at the dollar store. I already had the glue stick, construction paper, foam paper, and markers at home.

I had construction paper that coordinated with the colors of the critters. Then I traced the bottom of the small containers once on each piece of construction paper. After I cut out the circles I went ahead and glued those pieces down inside each container. 

Next, I wrote the color on top of the container's lids and cut out a small circle and glued that on the lid. 

Now the critters can be sorted into the cups by colors.

I also went ahead and used a small white paper cup and a taller white paper cup. I cut doors out of foam paper for each cup, glued them on and drew windows on the cups. Then I wrote small and big on the cups. Now we could also sort the critters by size.

The best part is how easy they are to store because they all fit in the small containers!

 It was a great sorting game. 

Again, as with any activity make sure to modify to your child's ability and developmental stages.

Ways to modify and adjust for your child:

For a smaller child- have them place the pom poms in a bucket (fill and spill), have them touch the pom poms for texture.

For a toddler & preschoolers- Have them say the colors, count, roll a die to decide how many pom poms to put in the cups, use a spoon to scoop the pom poms into the cups, use tweezers to place the pom poms in the containers, make patterns with the pom poms, place a letter under the critters feet and play memory. 

Just have fun.

This was another fun and educational diy game and again we said:

No to Bunnies!

Guess what……

These make a great gift!

Wrapped and ready to gift =)

Say No to Bunnies!

(and yes to critters)