Nature Threading Activity

Age: 2–5 years
Purpose: Develops fine motor coordination and concentration.

You’ll Need:

• A stick or reusable wooden skewer (with blunted tip)
• Leaves with visible stems, large buttons, or pasta shapes (reused)
• Twine or yarn

How To:

1. Collect items on a nature walk or use household bits.
2. Show your child how to thread items onto the stick or string.
3. Let them make a natural “necklace” or hanging mobile.

Tops Tip: Reuse the items for future play, and talk about colours, textures, and patterns