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    Home » Fine motor skills activities

    Published: Jul 24, 2019 · Modified: Jun 15, 2023 by Fynn · All activities should be supervised by an adult. This post may contain affiliate links.

    20 Hands-On Learning Activities with Bottle Caps and Pouch Lids

    Inside: A list of 20 amazingly hands-on learning activities with bottle caps and pouch lids!

    Bottle caps and pouch lids are two of my favorite materials to use for our DIY learning toys. Here’s why we love them so much:

    • They are readily available.
    • They are almost free.
    • They are perfectly sized for the little hands to handle.
    • They come in many colors and sizes - you can definitely find a suitable one for your project.
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    • Start Collecting Bottle Caps and Pouch lids 
    • Learning Activities with Bottle Caps
    • Learning Activities with Pouch Lids

    Start Collecting Bottle Caps and Pouch lids 

    Keep a container near the kitchen sink to drop your bottle caps in. Over time, you will be pleasantly surprised with your collection of bottle caps.

    I am always on the lookout for ways to use my bottle caps and pouch lids for our learning activities. Here are what I found!

    20 hands-on learning activities with bottle caps and pouch lids

    Learning Activities with Bottle Caps

    • Ice Cream Counting Board
    Bottle Caps Counting Activity for toddlers
    • Pom Pom Color Matching Turtle
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    • Letter Matching Board
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    • Color Sorting Ice Cream
    Color sorting with bottle caps ice cream
    • Color Matching Paint Palette
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    • Loose Parts Rainbow Heart
    Rainbow hearts Fine motor activity for kids using Loose Parts
    • Word Family Puzzle
    IG word family learning toy
    • Bottle Caps Letters
    Bottle Caps Letter
    • Pompom and Bottle Caps Color Matching by Chalk Academy
    • Feed the Alphabet Monster by I Can Teach My Child
    • Letter Matching Caterpillars by Fun Learning for Kids
    • Bottle Caps Fine Motor Play by Fantastic Fun and Learning

    Learning Activities with Pouch Lids

    • Pouch Lids Flower Counting Box
    Pouch Cap Flowers Counting DIY Toy to learn 1 to 1 correspondence
    • Simple Division with Pouch Lid Apples
    Apple theme math division activity
    • Balancing Pouch Lids
    Apple theme fine motor and counting activity
    • Frozen Caps Sensory Bin by Happy Toddler Playtime
    • Caps Twist Off Board by Happy Toddler Playtime
    • Thread a Rainbow by Spark and Spook
    • On the Go Geoboard by Hands On as We Grow
    • 10 Ways to Play With Pouch Lids by Mrs Plemon's Kindergarten
    • Egg Cartons and Lids Color Sorting by Raising Dragons

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    20 Hands-On Learning Activities with Bottle Caps and Pouch Lids

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    Hi there! I’m Fynn—educator, author, and mom of three. I believe a lifelong love of learning starts at home, and I’m here to help you nurture that spark. Together, let’s create joyful learning experiences that strengthen bonds and inspire curiosity for both you and your little ones!

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