Have you ever tried using pom poms as learning tools for your kids? You should! Although typically used for arts and crafts, these plush little balls come in a variety of sizes and colors that make learning fun! Be sure to download the Free Pom Pom Educational Activity Sheets here too!
Print the Free Educational Pom Pom Activity Sheets here. Now it’s time to create a pattern! Using the colorful poms, kids can use the ice cream cone pattern print-at-home worksheet to create some patterns. Understanding patterns helps children make predictions on what comes next.
Using the ice cream cone pattern worksheet, have your kids create patterns based on colors. In this example, we used the AB pattern. We decided that “A” is the light blue pom pom and “B” is the red pom pom. For the first row, Evan alternated light blue and red to follow the “AB” pattern. The colors make it easy for kids to recognize the pattern and differentiate between patterns.
Speaking of mathematics, pom poms make a great tool for using ten frames. What’s a ten frame? My first grader Ella has been working with ten frames. It is a table that consists of “ten” individual boxes. Ten frames teach number sense. They are used to build numbers and be a operational representation of a math problem. Use our free Ten Frame printable and our pom poms as markers to build the number in a ten frame.
It’s amazing how many educational uses you can find for pom poms. They can play an important part in creating a beautiful work of art and can also play a big role in helping your children connect with what they’re learning.