Spin and Have Fun! Easy Pinwheel Craft Kit Using Cotton Swabs and Straws

This kit allows children to create their very own pinwheel using everyday materials! All you need is printed paper, bendable straws, cotton swabs, and something to poke holes, such as a thumbtack or toothpick. These simple materials make for an easy and fun activity.

Recommended Age
This kit is recommended for children aged 5 and older. For 4-year-olds, adult assistance is advised as cutting with scissors might be challenging.

What’s Included
The kit includes simple single-blade and dynamic double-blade designs. For those who want to save on ink, blank templates are also provided on the final page of each design. Children can enjoy customizing their pinwheels by drawing their own patterns and colors!

How to Assemble
１. Choose the Right Paper
Print the template on regular printer paper. Avoid using thick paper, as it might make the pinwheel harder to spin.

2. Cutting
Use scissors to cut out the blades and the circular centerpiece of your chosen design.

3. Making Holes
Use a thumbtack or pin to carefully poke holes at the black dots on the blade tips and the center.

4. Assembling
For the single-blade pinwheel, flip the blade over and apply glue to the tips. Align the holes on the blade tips with the central hole, then attach the circular centerpiece. Re-pierce the holes to ensure proper alignment.

For the double-blade pinwheel, flip the blades over and align the center holes. Arrange the blades so they do not overlap, then glue the tips in place one by one. Attach the circular centerpiece and re-pierce all the holes to ensure proper alignment.

5. Inserting the Cotton Swab
If the holes are too small, gently widen them using a toothpick. Cut one end of the cotton swab at an angle to make it pointed, then twist it into the center hole. Finally, insert the cotton swab into a bendable straw to complete your pinwheel!

Digital Product Only
This product is sold as a downloadable PDF file. Materials such as straws, cotton swabs, and toothpicks are not included and must be sourced separately.

The Benefits of Pinwheel Activities
Blowing on a pinwheel is not only fun but also beneficial for a child’s development. It strengthens the muscles around the mouth, including the cheeks, tongue, and lips, helping to promote oral motor development. This activity is believed to support improved articulation and overall oral function.