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November 1, 2016 By Alana Pace 2 Comments

Fun Play-Based Learning Ideas Using YARN!

There are countless ways to create crafts and play-based learning ideas using yarn. Not only that, these kids activities are beautiful and interesting!


 

Never would I have anticipated I would be writing and excited about yarn. Really. Yarn brings up connotations of the mundane. It probably goes without saying, but I’ve never knit. Though I do appreciate people who knit and what they create, it hardly inspires me. That is, until now.

Enter in The Undeniable Power of Play. This is a book we co-authored to empower any parent, teacher, or childcare provider with simple ways to facilitate play-based learning. Every idea, recipe or prompt uses common household items and easy to follow instructions.

In addition to our book, we have created a challenge on Instagram. All you have to do is search the #PowerofPlay52 hashtag and join in the fun! Each week, we have a prompt for our play-based learning ideas. And this week was yarn. I’m THRILLED to share with you all of the wonderful ideas we were able to round-up. But before I share these incredible play-based learning ideas using yarn with you, be sure to check out our brand new Undeniable Power of Play page on facebook. You can also stay up to date by joining The Undeniable Power of Play on Facebook too!

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Without further adieu, here are Fun Play-Based Learning Ideas Using YARN!

Click here for INCREDIBLE play-based learning ideas using yarn. These ideas are excellent for STEM, fine-motor practice, colour recognition, and so, so much more! Kids activities, learning through play, simple crafts, early childhood education.

 

Incredible Play-Based Learning Ideas Using Yarn

String and Tape: Invitation to Create // Bambini Travel

Crystallized Snowball // Rainy Day Mum

Yarn Wrapped Block Prints // Things to Share and Remember

Spider Web Obstacle Course // Mama Smiles

How to Make a Rainbow Spider Web // Powerful Mothering

Paper Plate Panda Bear // Danya Banya

Whimsical Beaded Garden Ornament // Rainy Day Mum

How to Make an Articulated Hand with Moveable Fingers // Go Science Girls

Click here for INCREDIBLE play-based learning ideas using yarn. These ideas are excellent for STEM, fine-motor practice, colour recognition, and so, so much more! Kids activities, learning through play, simple crafts, early childhood education.

Yarn Print Process Art Activity // Mini Monets and Mommies

Yarn or Ball String Christmas Ornaments // Powerful Mothering

TP Yarn Monsters // Danya Banya

Water Yarn Process Art // Arty Crafty Kids

How to Make Dream Catcher Kids Crafts // Sew Kidding

Waldorf Inspired Baby Doll Crochet Pattern // Mama Smiles

Falling Leaves Sensory Activity for Kids // JDaniel4’s Mom

Pom Pom Monsters Using Scrap Fabric // Jeddah Mom

How to Make Wool Wrapped Pen Holders // Sew Kidding

The undeniable power of play is filled with play-based learning ideas for early learners

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  1. sue parke says

    November 2, 2016 at 11:19 pm

    Awesome! I love the snowball! I shared and pinned!

    Reply
    • Alana says

      November 2, 2016 at 11:57 pm

      Thanks so much Sue! I love the snowball too!!!

      Reply

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