Toddler Activities Using Clothespins

Sometimes the best things in life are free! I couldn't agree more when it comes to toddlers. Often times they will choose to play with household items instead of their own toys. So why not incorporate some learning in with all that fun!

Recently, my son has become very fascinated in clothespins. 

It got me thinking as I was watching him enjoy emptying these pins from the bag they were in to all over the floor and then placing them back into the bag. I was thinking there must be something we can do to make this so simple household item into an educational tool.

Here is what I came up with:

1. Development of fine motor skills. 

Attach the clothespins to an empty container. Have your toddler pick the pins off one by one and empty them into the container. 

2. Make a pretend clothesline. 

String up a line and let a little one practice trying to pin the socks up and take them down. 

3. Color and shape match-up game.

 Cut out some shapes using cardboard and color each one a different shade. Then color one side of each clothespin to match the shades of color on each shape.

Happy learning :)