• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

What Do We Do All Day logo

  • Start Here
  • Books
    • Classics
      • 20th Century Classics
    • Early Chapter Books
    • Easy Readers
    • Folktales
    • Holiday Books
    • Middle Grade (8-12 years)
    • Nonfiction
    • Picture Books
    • Read Aloud Chapter Books
  • Games
    • Traditional Games
  • Kids Activities
    • Arts and Crafts
    • Literacy & Writing
    • Math
    • Playful Activities
    • Science
    • Toddler
  • Parenting
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Books for kids
  • Games
  • Indoor activities for kids
  • Parenting
  • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
  • ×
    You are here: Home / Play / Motor Skills / Indoor Activity for Kids: Playing with Sticks

     

    Indoor Activity for Kids: Playing with Sticks

    272 shares
    • Facebook
    • Twitter

    The other day I found a surprisingly wonderful distraction for my son! Popsicle Sticks! (Or "craft sticks" as they should properly be called. Playing with sticks turned into a great indoor activity for a dreary afternoon.

    Playing with wooden craft sticks is a great indoor activity for kids.

    These little wooden sticks kept Kiddo busy for quite some time.Lucky for me, we happened to have a box of 1000 of them! I know, that does seem a little unusual, but hey!, whatever works, right?

    Building with crafts sticks - a fun indoor activity for kids

    He used them for building. This kept him super focused and exercised those fine motor skills.

    Building with popsicle sticks

    He used them to form letters. I'm always a big fan of mixing literacy and play!

    Create letters with wooden craft sticks a great indoor activity for kids

    Need more ideas? Visit our giant list of indoor activities for kids.

    Want Your Kids to Love Being Unplugged?
    Subscribe to our newsletter and as a thank you, receive 10 waiting games kids can play anytime anywhere.
    Your email will *never* be shared or sold to a 3rd party. Click here to view our privacy policy.
    « Marbled Shaving Cream Art Project for Kids
    Toy Digger Play: Dig and Scoop »
    272 shares
    • Facebook
    • Twitter

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Pecos Blue says

      January 28, 2009 at 9:26 pm

      That looks fun. Who knocked it over?

      Reply
    2. Beth says

      January 29, 2009 at 3:31 am

      I have a ton of these and dont know why i dont just let my toddler play with them. I guess I have an actinity for tomarrow!

      Reply
    3. Melissa says

      January 31, 2009 at 11:21 pm

      Brilliant! My boys will love all of the craft sticks I have stashed away in the craft room.

      Reply
    4. Emma @ P is for Preschooler says

      May 08, 2014 at 8:21 pm

      Not too weird - I have a box of 1000 too! They're such a crafting essential it's good to stock up. I love this simple play idea! (I'm a big fan of play and literacy combined too!)

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Erica! I believe parents can stay sane without giving their kids an electronic device. Learn how!

    More about me →

    Newsletter

    Join over 19,000 subscribers who said "Yes! I want to unplug my kids!" We'll send you 10 waiting games your kids can play anytime, anywhere. Join here -->

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • About the Site

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and join over 15,000 other families finding ways reduce screen time.

    Other Stuff

    We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

    Copyright © 2023 What Creative Media LLC

    Want Your Kids to Love Being Unplugged?
    Subscribe to our newsletter and as a thank you, receive 10 waiting games kids can play anytime anywhere.
    Your email will *never* be shared or sold to a 3rd party. Click here to view our privacy policy.
    Want More Free Activity Ideas?
    Join our email list and as a thank you gift I'll send you a list of 10 waiting games that will make your kids smarter.
    Your email will *never* be shared or sold to a 3rd party. Click here to view our privacy policy.
    Want your kids to love being unplugged?
    Join our newsletter and as a thank you, I'll send you a list of 10 waiting games.
    Your email will *never* be shared or sold to a 3rd party. Click here to view our privacy policy.