Gross and Messy Day / Spaghetti Toes
Spaghetti Toes
Children fish small toys out of a tub of cooked spaghetti using only their toes, a ticklish sensory challenge.
How to run it
- Cook and cool spaghetti and place it in shallow tubs.
- Hide small toys in the spaghetti.
- Children sit on chairs and use their feet to find and lift out the toys.
- Count how many toys each child retrieves in a minute.
You will need
- cooked spaghetti
- shallow tubs
- small plastic toys
- chairs
- towels
- bucket of water
Make it easier or harderUse bigger toys for younger children; add a timer or smaller items for older children.
SafetyCheck for wheat allergies and skin sensitivities, keep the area dry to prevent slips and supervise small toys.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 4Children explore textures and build coordination in a playful sensory challenge.
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