Need a few minutes of peace and quiet, Marshmallows are fun for kids and this SENSORY game for children is the perfect fix. Kids can't talk with the straws in their mouths! Everyone is intent on winning and they all loved it! Looking for more marshmallow activities for kids? In the sidebar, enter marshmallow(s) for a list of our posts with things to do with marshmallows.
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| Fold the straw in half and use it like chopsticks to pick up the marshmallows. This is easier for preschoolers. |
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| Marshmallows make great sensory games for children. |
How to play game:
Open up a bag of mini-marshmallows and spread them in the center of a cloth covered table. Give every kid a cup and a straw. (The teenage counselors liked it too.)
Start with a stop-watch to increase the excitement. Let the Marshmallow Games begin! Ready, Set, Go! It is a race to see who can suck up the most marshmallows and place them in their cup. No hands allowed. Suck and hold until you drop into the cup.
Open up a bag of mini-marshmallows and spread them in the center of a cloth covered table. Give every kid a cup and a straw. (The teenage counselors liked it too.)
Start with a stop-watch to increase the excitement. Let the Marshmallow Games begin! Ready, Set, Go! It is a race to see who can suck up the most marshmallows and place them in their cup. No hands allowed. Suck and hold until you drop into the cup.
I quickly realized no stop-watch was needed and let them play until all marshmallows were gone. We counted who had the most. The winner got stickers and candy and everyone else got to eat the marshmallows!
And, I got a second to breathe. Aren't marshmallows fun?
You might also like: Fun with Marshmallows and Turkey Marshmallows.
-->And, I got a second to breathe. Aren't marshmallows fun?
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| For another sensory element, poke marshmallows with straw and try to pick up and place into the cup before they fall off. |
What a great idea! I will try this with my GREAT grandchildren!! LOL!!
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My kids will love this! I love simple, fun ideas!
ReplyDeleteSounds like classroom competition is on the horizon! Thanks for the great idea!
ReplyDeleteI love games that are just a teeny bit frustrating. The no-hands bit is a great add-on, and could be adjusted for individuals kids. For example, some kids younger or with more difficulty, could have someone hold the cup with just a finger. I see myself eating many a marshmallow trying this!
ReplyDeleteThat looks great! Marshmallows are so fun to play with for kids! We are using them for a chopsticks game for Chinese New Year. http://www.pragmaticmom.com/2013/01/book-club-for-kids/
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