{"id":295,"date":"2025-06-09T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/2015\/07\/15-pool-noodle-learning-activities-for-kids.html"},"modified":"2025-06-10T15:29:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T19:29:44","slug":"15-pool-noodle-learning-activities-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/15-pool-noodle-learning-activities-for\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Pool Noodle Learning Activities for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Pool noodles are great for summer play and learning. They are inexpensive, versatile, lightweight and bright colored, making them the perfect craft supply and learning manipulative for kids activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore these <strong>creative pool noodle learning activities<\/strong>&nbsp;to discover how many hands on activities you can create with pool noodles this summer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which pool noodle game will you try first?<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/pool-noodle-learning-activities-for-summer-fun-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/pool-noodle-learning-activities-for-summer-fun-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/pool-noodle-learning-activities-for-summer-fun-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/pool-noodle-learning-activities-for-summer-fun-1-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-65cf6c67-0bd1-439f-b45a-2e6d53b63a88\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">Pool Noodle Games for Kids<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/15-pool-noodle-learning-activities-for\/#1-marble-run-pool-noodle-water-slide-\" style=\"\">Marble Run Pool Noodle Water Slide<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/15-pool-noodle-learning-activities-for\/#2-quiet-blocks-for-indoor-play-\" style=\"\">Quiet Blocks for Indoor Play<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/15-pool-noodle-learning-activities-for\/#3-star-wars-sight-word-game-\" style=\"\">Star Wars Sight Word Game<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/15-pool-noodle-learning-activities-for\/#4-sight-word-boat-races-\" style=\"\">Sight Word Boat Races<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/15-pool-noodle-learning-activities-for\/#5-alphabetical-order-beading-\" style=\"\">Alphabetical Order Beading<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/15-pool-noodle-learning-activities-for\/#6-name-activity-with-pool-noodles-\" style=\"\">Name Activity with Pool Noodles<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/15-pool-noodle-learning-activities-for\/#7-pool-noodle-alphabet-basket-\" style=\"\">Pool Noodle Alphabet Basket<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/15-pool-noodle-learning-activities-for\/#8-pool-noodle-rocket-flinger-\" style=\"\">Pool Noodle Rocket Flinger<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/15-pool-noodle-learning-activities-for\/#9-engineering-pool-noodle-airplanes-\" style=\"\">Engineering Pool Noodle Airplanes<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/15-pool-noodle-learning-activities-for\/#10-pool-noodle-addition-facts-\" style=\"\">Pool Noodle Addition Facts<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/15-pool-noodle-learning-activities-for\/#11-caterpillar-counting-\" style=\"\">Caterpillar Counting<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/15-pool-noodle-learning-activities-for\/#12-base-10-math-game-\" style=\"\">Base 10 Math Game<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/15-pool-noodle-learning-activities-for\/#13-pool-noodle-jellyfish-\" style=\"\">Pool Noodle Jellyfish<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/15-pool-noodle-learning-activities-for\/#14-pool-noodle-sight-word-towers-\" style=\"\">Pool Noodle Sight Word Towers<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/15-pool-noodle-learning-activities-for\/#15-big-fine-motor-practice-for-little-hands-\" style=\"\">Big Fine Motor Practice for Little Hands<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/15-pool-noodle-learning-activities-for\/#16-back-to-school-pencil-craft-\" style=\"\">Back to School Pencil Craft<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/15-pool-noodle-learning-activities-for\/#17-pool-noodle-tennis-game-\" style=\"\">Pool Noodle Tennis Game<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/15-pool-noodle-learning-activities-for\/#18-diy-fraction-introduction-\" style=\"\">DIY Fraction Introduction<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/15-pool-noodle-learning-activities-for\/#19-pool-noodle-patterns-\" style=\"\">Pool Noodle Patterns<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/15-pool-noodle-learning-activities-for\/#20-backyard-abacus-\" style=\"\">BackYard Abacus<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-here-are-20-of-our-favorite-pool-noodle-learning-activities-for-kids\">Here are 20 of our favorite pool noodle learning activities for kids!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All activities and images have been shared with the original content creators permission.&nbsp;We encourage you to use these activities with your classroom, summer camps, children, preschools, and daycare centers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Do not sell or use images, or claim them as your own.&nbsp; Please make sure to give credit.&nbsp; <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We LOVE mentions in parent letters and school newsletters. If you like a craft or educational project &#8211; give it a shout out on social media with a thank you or picture of your finished creation. Seeing our projects in action makes us SMILE!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mamapapabubba.com\/2013\/07\/06\/marble-run-water-slide\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/img_9968.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:600px;height:399px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-marble-run-pool-noodle-water-slide-\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mamapapabubba.com\/2013\/07\/06\/marble-run-water-slide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Marble Run Pool Noodle Water Slide<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>by Mama Papa Bubba<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore ramps with this fun pool noodle slide.&nbsp; Change the height and length of the noodles to see how it affects the speed of the marble! Encourage children to record their data in a science journal!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.icanteachmychild.com\/diy-quiet-blocks\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/IMG_0591.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:600px;height:399px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-quiet-blocks-for-indoor-play-\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.icanteachmychild.com\/diy-quiet-blocks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Quiet Blocks for Indoor Play<\/a> <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>by I Can Teach My Child<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a few dollars, you can make a basket filled with open ended play possibilities. Try this activity, sit back, and watch your child create.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.playdoughtoplato.com\/star-wars-sight-word-game\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Star-Wars-Sight-Words-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:599px;height:449px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-star-wars-sight-word-game-\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.playdoughtoplato.com\/star-wars-sight-word-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Star Wars Sight Word Game<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>by Playdough to Plato<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Light saber your way to a better reader with this interactive pool noodle game.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/pool-noodle-sight-word-boat-races\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Sight252Bword252Bboats252B2.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:601px;height:424px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-sight-word-boat-races-\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/pool-noodle-sight-word-boat-races\/\"><strong>Sight Word Boat Races<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By The Educators&#8217; Spin On It<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/abc-order-with-giant-pool-noodle\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Giant252BABC252Bbeads.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:602px;height:417px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-alphabetical-order-beading-\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/abc-order-with-giant-pool-noodle\/\" title=\"\"><strong>Alphabetical Order Beading<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By The Educators&#8217; Spin On It<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make and bead a set of pool noodle ABC beads in order.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/earlylearningideas.com\/name-activities-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/name-activities-for-kids-with-pool-noodles.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/name-activities-for-kids-with-pool-noodles.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/name-activities-for-kids-with-pool-noodles-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-name-activity-with-pool-noodles-\"><a aria-label=\"Name Activity with Pool Noodles (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/earlylearningideas.com\/name-activities-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Name Activity with Pool Noodles<\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>by Early Learning Ideas <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a simple pool noodle to make fun name activities for kids.&nbsp;This is a great hands-on way to help kids recognize and spell their names.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/make-pool-noodle-alphabet-basket-for\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/making252Babc252Bpool252Bnoodles.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:600px;height:399px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-pool-noodle-alphabet-basket-\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/make-pool-noodle-alphabet-basket-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Pool Noodle Alphabet Basket<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>by The Educators&#8217; Spin On It<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn the letter names and sounds with these ABC manipulatives. Step by step directions and activity suggestions included.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/frugalfun4boys.com\/how-to-make-a-pool-noodle-rocket-flinger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/pool-noodle-rocket-flingers-6-Edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:599px;height:599px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-pool-noodle-rocket-flinger-\"><a href=\"https:\/\/frugalfun4boys.com\/how-to-make-a-pool-noodle-rocket-flinger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Pool Noodle Rocket Flinger<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>by Frugal Fun for Boys<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make and launch this fun pool noodle finger rocket.&nbsp; Easy to follow step by step directions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/jdaniel4smom.com\/2015\/06\/engineering-for-kids-pool-noodle-airplanes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/engineering-for-kids-meat-tray-wings.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:599px;height:400px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-engineering-pool-noodle-airplanes-\"><a href=\"http:\/\/jdaniel4smom.com\/2015\/06\/engineering-for-kids-pool-noodle-airplanes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Engineering Pool Noodle Airplanes<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>by J Daniel 4&#8217;s Mom<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Design, make, and test your latest pool noodle airplane creation. Experiment with a variety of wing shape, tails and nose cones to maximize flying time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/jdaniel4smom.com\/2015\/06\/adding-to-ten-pool-noodle-game.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Adding-to-Ten-Pool-Noodle-Game-Towers-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5383\" style=\"width:600px;height:452px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Adding-to-Ten-Pool-Noodle-Game-Towers-1.png 751w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Adding-to-Ten-Pool-Noodle-Game-Towers-1-600x453.png 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Adding-to-Ten-Pool-Noodle-Game-Towers-1-300x226.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-pool-noodle-addition-facts-\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/jdaniel4smom.com\/2015\/06\/adding-to-ten-pool-noodle-game.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pool Noodle Addition Facts<\/a> <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>by J Daniel 4&#8217;s Mom<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find sums of 10 with this interactive pool noodle math game.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.icanteachmychild.com\/caterpillar-counting\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.icanteachmychild.com\/caterpillar-counting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/IMG_3521.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:600px;height:399px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-caterpillar-counting-\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.icanteachmychild.com\/caterpillar-counting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Caterpillar Counting<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>by I Can Teach My Child<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make a set of number noodle beads and string them together in numerical order! Step by step directions included.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/build-base-ten-math-game-with-pool\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/IMG_2425.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:599px;height:399px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-base-10-math-game-\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/build-base-ten-math-game-with-pool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Base 10 Math Game<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>by The Educators&#8217; Spin On It<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how to represent big numbers with this base 10 math game.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mamamiss.com\/2015\/06\/26\/pool-noodle-jellyfish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/collage3poolnoodlejellyfish.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:601px;height:304px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-pool-noodle-jellyfish-\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mamamiss.com\/2015\/06\/26\/pool-noodle-jellyfish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Pool Noodle Jellyfish<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>by Mama Miss<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Create an underwater scene as part of your ocean unit with these adorable pool noodle jellyfish.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/pool-noodle-build-word-towers-for\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/pool252Bnoodle252Bword252Btowers252B2.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:601px;height:416px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-pool-noodle-sight-word-towers-\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/pool-noodle-build-word-towers-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Pool Noodle Sight Word Towers<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>by The Educators&#8217; Spin On It<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Build your way to a better reader with this hands-on build a word activity.<a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/IMG_3688-1.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/IMG_3688-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/IMG_3688.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:600px;height:399px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-big-fine-motor-practice-for-little-hands-\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.icanteachmychild.com\/toddler-time-big-bead-threading-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Big Fine Motor Practice for Little Hands<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>by I Can Teach My Child<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Encourage your toddler to practice threading large pool noodle beads with this fine motor activity.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lalymom.com\/back-school-craft-pool-noodle-pencil\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Cool-Back-to-School-Craft-Alert-Pool-Noodle-Pencil-on-Lalymom.com_.-Perfect-craft-for-any-Back-to-School-Party-or-Funny-Teacher-Gift-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5389\" style=\"width:604px;height:604px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Cool-Back-to-School-Craft-Alert-Pool-Noodle-Pencil-on-Lalymom.com_.-Perfect-craft-for-any-Back-to-School-Party-or-Funny-Teacher-Gift-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Cool-Back-to-School-Craft-Alert-Pool-Noodle-Pencil-on-Lalymom.com_.-Perfect-craft-for-any-Back-to-School-Party-or-Funny-Teacher-Gift-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Cool-Back-to-School-Craft-Alert-Pool-Noodle-Pencil-on-Lalymom.com_.-Perfect-craft-for-any-Back-to-School-Party-or-Funny-Teacher-Gift-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Cool-Back-to-School-Craft-Alert-Pool-Noodle-Pencil-on-Lalymom.com_.-Perfect-craft-for-any-Back-to-School-Party-or-Funny-Teacher-Gift-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Cool-Back-to-School-Craft-Alert-Pool-Noodle-Pencil-on-Lalymom.com_.-Perfect-craft-for-any-Back-to-School-Party-or-Funny-Teacher-Gift-1-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-back-to-school-pencil-craft-\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lalymom.com\/back-school-craft-pool-noodle-pencil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Back to School Pencil Craft<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>by Lalymom<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make this giant pencil to celebrate back-to-school.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ziggityzoom.com\/make-a-pool-noodle-racquet-ball-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/pool-noodle-tennis-game.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/pool-noodle-tennis-game.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/pool-noodle-tennis-game-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-pool-noodle-tennis-game-\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ziggityzoom.com\/make-a-pool-noodle-racquet-ball-game\/\">Pool Noodle Tennis Game <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>by Ziggity Room <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These pool noodle racquets are perfect for summer game time or an outdoor party activity. Save those little mesh bags to get started! <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/afewshortcuts.com\/diy-pool-noodle-fraction-manipulatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fraction-pool-noodle.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fraction-pool-noodle.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/fraction-pool-noodle-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"18-diy-fraction-introduction-\"><a href=\"http:\/\/afewshortcuts.com\/diy-pool-noodle-fraction-manipulatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>DIY Fraction Introduction<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>by A Few Shortcuts <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give this&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/afewshortcuts.com\/diy-pool-noodle-fraction-manipulatives\/\" target=\"_blank\">DIY fraction introduction<\/a>&nbsp;with pool noodles a try. The different colors gives a great visual for little ones as they work through the concept of fractions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pocketofpreschool.com\/summer-activities-centers-for-little-learners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/pool-noodle-patterns.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/pool-noodle-patterns.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/pool-noodle-patterns-300x256.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"19-pool-noodle-patterns-\"><a aria-label=\"Pool Noodle Patterns  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/pocketofpreschool.com\/summer-activities-centers-for-little-learners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Pool Noodle Patterns <\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>by Pocket of Preschool <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a plastic tub filled with some water and cut up pool noodles. Your child can stack the pool noodles in various patterns and they the pattern towers even float!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/happyhooligans.ca\/pool-noodle-abacus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/backyard-pool-noodle-abacus-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/backyard-pool-noodle-abacus-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/backyard-pool-noodle-abacus-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"20-backyard-abacus-\"><a aria-label=\"BackYard Abacus (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/happyhooligans.ca\/pool-noodle-abacus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BackYard Abacus<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>by Happy Hooligans <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wow! What a fun idea! Use pool noodles to make a&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/happyhooligans.ca\/pool-noodle-abacus\/\" target=\"_blank\">backyard abacus<\/a>. I really like how this abacus uses different colors for easy use!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"695\" height=\"1024\" data-pin-description=\"Play and learn with pool noodles. Kids activities for learning the alphabet, engineering activities for kids, math fun, addition, letters, crafting and more!\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/PicMonkey2BCollage-1-695x1024.jpg\" alt=\"15 Pool Noodles Activities for Kids\" class=\"wp-image-4134\" style=\"width:601px;height:885px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/PicMonkey2BCollage-1-695x1024.jpg 695w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/PicMonkey2BCollage-1-600x883.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/PicMonkey2BCollage-1-204x300.jpg 204w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/PicMonkey2BCollage-1.jpg 707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 695px) 100vw, 695px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"21-pool-noodle-games-for-kids-\">Pool Noodle Games for Kids <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pool Noodle Games are one of the quickest ways to put together a learning activity for your child. They are colorful and perfect for outdoor learning in the pool with water or in the backyard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can&#8217;t wait to see which pool noodle learning activities you make and play with your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"22-which-pool-noodle-ideas-will-you-try-first\">Which pool noodle ideas will you try first?<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/pool-noodle-math-games-for-kids.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/pool-noodle-math-games-for-kids.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/pool-noodle-math-games-for-kids-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/pool-noodle-math-games-for-kids-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pool noodles are great for summer play and learning. They are inexpensive, versatile, lightweight and bright colored, making them the perfect craft supply and learning manipulative for kids activities. Explore these creative pool noodle learning activities&nbsp;to discover how many hands on activities you can create with pool noodles this summer! 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