We have a lot of pompoms which isn’t a bad thing because we like them. We use them for crafts like this octopus , we use them for apples trees and the letter c. Today though I want to share an activity with no agenda at all. There is no final product, no right or wrong way to do it it’s just about exploration. You child can explore textures, sizes , colors and even basic physics. Most of all they will be having fun. My daughter loved this and didn’t just explore with her hands, you will see she got her whole body into it.
Gather your materials. You will need some pompoms ( you don’t need a vat of them like I have a handful will be fine too), some contact paper, painter’s tape, scissors, and a curious child.
Start by hanging up your contact paper sticky side out on a window or wall. Secure it in place with painter’s tape. 
Pop some pompoms in a container and invite your child to explore. She started just adding the pompoms but when she added a really large one that was too heavy to stay on she noticed it left a residue of fluff. 
So she started stamping the contact paper with the pompoms to leave fluff. 
Next she dug out the smallest pompoms and added them giving her fine motor skills an even greater challenge. 
Finally she decided to see what the pompoms felt like to sit in and sat in the bucket while continuing to add them to the sticky window. 
We kept this up for a while and have redone it since. It’s easy peasy and as long as you don’t find the inevitable spill or two of colorful pompoms it’s a lot of fun.
What’s your favorite way to use pompoms?
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Jessica says
What a great idea! The children at my child care centre in the nursery room have been very interested in pom poms this week. This is a great extension on that interest.
Thank you! 🙂
Candice says
Hi. Please don’t say “easy peasy.” It’s a racial slur against japanese people from world war II.
Allison McDonald says
I have never heard this so my intent was not at all to offend. I grew up saying “Easy peasey lemon squeezy!” which was a pretty common phrase in my part of Canada and the UK after a advert for soap. I am eager to find out more can you share any info about the origin of the racial slur? Thanks!
idby says
This looks like so much fun! Definitely something my 2yo would love. But 1st, I need to get some pom poms. The last pic is just too adorable. 🙂
Jessica says
Wow! I did not expect the pom-pom fluff discovery! Little ones always fascinate me to no end!
Allison McDonald says
Me too- If I had directed her I probably would have had her sort them. I love that it was open and went them way her curiosity did.
Sherrie says
Love it
Alison says
This is a nice idea 🙂
Candice – get a grip. Easy Peasey lemon squeezy is what all kids in England say. It is not meant as a racist comment so get over yourself. Enjoy the pom pom activity, ha!
Anne says
LOL Someone needs to write some sort of dictionary of slang/phrases/words gone wrong. As a grandma, I’m sure there would be a lot in it that I grew up with.
Also raised my kids with pom poms, never thought of this. Can’t wait to try this one with the grands-kids!!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Angelita Campbell says
Thank you so much …doing it tomorrow
Siri says
Where can I find pom poms and what is that sheet on the window? Is it a clear contact paper?
Allison McDonald says
The paper is clear contact paper and those pom poms can be bought at Walmart in the craft aisle.
Siri says
Thank you!!!
Siri says
Thank you!!!
Carolyn says
This is a perfect activity for when I’m making meals! I’ll be setting this up for my 2 year old lots!
Allison McDonald says
Oh I love that it works for that time… which is when I sneak on to check my comments too. My daughter is playing with magnets for now but I think I might need to make a new pom pom window.
Elizabeth Byers says
Think I will try this with my 15 month old grandbaby. Since it is close to Christmas may cut the contact paper in the same of a tree. Thanks for sharing.
Jennifer says
Elizabeth, That’s a brilliant idea!!!! I’m totally going to do that too!!