September 12, 2006

Wikki Stix

This was one of Jenna's favorite Fun Shops. She just loved to manipulate and touch these wax covered pieces of yarn. I enjoyed creating a butterfly, cat, and buggy for her to further play with, too. I'd never heard of Wikki Stix but they are very cool!

"Ideal for tactile, hands-on, kinesthetic learning from Pre-K through Middle school. No preparation, no mess, no cleanup! Use to highlight text on a book page, for making diagrams and cross sections, forming letters and numbers, as a math manipulative, arts & crafts, seasonal fun, bulletin boards and more!"
"Wikki Stix are a quiet and creative fidget toy for those movers and shakers! By providing a calming effect, Wikki Stix can help those children focus on the classroom activities.

"Because Wikki Stix are virtually "mistake-free", they help bolster self-esteem. And, the bright colors and free expression possibilities can hold a child's attention for unusually long periods of time."