Crazy Straw {Busy Bag Idea}

I’ve been sharing quite a few busy bag ideas on my Instagram account – but not any on my blog. Today I’m going to remedy that!

If you make busy bags for your child, you probably already know that they don’t have to be complicated or made out of elaborate material. Pinterest is chucked full of inexpensive ideas and I’m adding another one to the list. My son was pretty excited about playing with this Crazy Straw Busy Bag Idea and it cost me less than $2 total. Not too shabby right?

Supplies:
* Various Colored Crazy Straws {Dollar Tree}
* Craft Felt – In Various Colors
* Scissors

Directions:
* First match your felt pieces to your crazy straws.
* Using your scissors, cut out 2×2 inch squares out of the felt. {I did 10 for each crazy straw}
* Now cut a small slit in the center of each square. This will make it easy for the felt to be threaded onto the straw.
* Then hand over to your child and have them “match & thread” the matching felt pieces to their crazy straws.

This is a great way to patience counting, matching and even fine motor skills! For more busy bag ideas – check out these past blog posts:
Felt Jack ‘O Lantern {Busy Bag Idea}
Pizza Making {Busy Bag Idea}
Bunny Tail Match Game {Busy Bag Idea}