Nothing says summer like pool noodles! I always like to tuck a few away for other times of the year too. Cheap and easy to find, pool noodles have so many uses! Check out this giant list of 25 cool pool noodle activities for anytime play! Nothing too fancy or hard to set up, these pool noodle crafts and games include gross motor, fine motor, early learning, STEAM, sensory and more. Seriously fun outdoor activities for kids and even grown ups too! Which one will you try first?
FUN POOL NOODLE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS TO TRY
THINGS TO DO WITH POOL NOODLES
Most people think of pool noodles and think of swimming pools. When I think of pool noodles, I think about easy and fun pool noodle activities. Sure we use them to swim too but we also use them for quick and fun pool noodle ideas.
We love simple activities with simple materials and the quicker the set up the better! All of these pool noodle ideas will be a real hit in our house. We have already enjoyed several pool noodle activities this year, and I found quite a few more I want to try. Make sure to stock up on pool noodles for DIY pool noodle play you can really do!
25 Pool Noodle Activities
Pool Noodles and Shaving Cream
Put your engineering and design skills to work with this super fun building challenge using pool noodles and shaving cream.
Toothpick Pool Noodle Structures
Another fun STEM challenge that is a lot less messy! Build your own structures with pool noodles and toothpicks.
Pool Noodle Marble Run
A DIY marble run is so much fun to make and play with. Here we made a marble run wall from pool noodles. An easy pool noodle learning activity!
Pool Noodle Letters
Learn and play with this fun and easy pool noodle learning activity. Practice letter recognition while stacking and lacing your pool noodles.
MORE FUN POOL NOODLE ACTIVITIES
Pool Noodle Pom Pom Shooter | Frogs Snails and Puppy Dog Tails
Pool Noodle Boats| Frogs Snails and Puppy Dog Tails
Pool Noodle Rocket Flinger | Frugal Fun 4 Boys
Pool Noodle Abacus | Happy Hooligans
Pool Noodle Catapult | Toddler Approved
Pool Noodle Water Wall | Teaching Mama
Pool Noodle Light Sabers | Kids Activities Blog
Pool Noodle Water Hose Play | Teach Preschool
Pool Noodle Water Bath Activity for Sensory Play | The Jenny Evolution
Pool Noodle Backyard Obstacle Course | Learn Play Imagine
Pool Noodles and Pom Poms Fine Motor Activity | School Time Snippets
Pool Noodle Shark | JDaniel4’s Mom
How To make A batting Tee from a Pool Noodle | JDaniel4’s Mom
Kicking It Croquet Style Fun | Inner Child Fun
Pool Noodle Javelin Throw | Therapy Fun Zone
Minion Craft | Pleasantest Thing
Pool Noodle Sprinkler | Paging Fun Moms
Pool Noodle Boat Racing Game | See Vanessa Craft
Art Bot Art Projects | Handmade Kids Art
Base Ten Math Game with Pool Noodles | Educators Spin On It
Back To School Pencil Pool Noodle Craft | Lalymom
There are tons of unique pool noodle play ideas to fit everyone’s interests! You can even paint with them, use them for cutting skills practice, or even make a set of simple building blocks for quiet time play! The possibilities are endless for inexpensive but totally cool ideas. Tip: Adults can use a serrated knife to easily slice pool noodle pieces.
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Simple pool noodle play ideas are great for indoor and outdoor play!
Have you tried any pool noodle ideas this summer?
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Great ideas!!! I especially like the spreading of the shaving cream on the pool noodle parts.
Here are a few more ideas that I have done: Pool Noodle Stick http://yourtherapysource.com/videopoolnoodlestick.html
Pool Noodle Parts and Chips http://yourtherapysource.com/freepoolnoodleparts.html
Pool Noodle for Visual Tracking http://yourtherapysource.blogspot.com/2011/11/visual-tracking-and-bilateral.html