When children have begun to master the letter names and sounds, it is time to start building simple three letter words. These pool noodle build word towers activities are a great way to combine literacy with a little engineering. It is perfect for the child who enjoys learning through movement and play.
Here’s how to play this Pool Noodle Game.
Pool Noodle Build Word Towers Activities for Learning to Read
Learning Objective: Read simple 3 letter words.
Materials Needed
- ABC Pool Noodle Beads
Click here for directions on how to make the ABC Beads.
How to Play Pool Noodle Word Towers.
1. Say a simple three letter word.
Here are some sample 3 letter words that follow the classic sound patterns to get you started.
- peg, leg,
- dig, rig, pig,
- pan, man, fan, ran,
- run, sun, fun, bun
- hop, top, pop, bop
- bug, rug, dug, hug
- bit, fit, kit,
- get, pet, set, met
- cat, fat, rat, mat
2. Build the word.
3. Knock the word over.
4. Repeat 1-3.
Challenge: See how many towers you can build using the 26 letters in the alphabet. Each letter can be used only once. (hint – it is more than 2 and less than 6 word towers!)
POOL NOODLE LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
We have several Pool Noodle Learning Activities that you might also enjoy.
- Build a Word Tower with Pool Noodles {You’re Here}
- Pool Noodle Sight Word Boat Races
- 15 Pool Noodle Activities for Kids
- Giant ABC Beads with Pool Noodles
- Pool Noodle Boat Matching Game
- Pool Noodle ABC Basket
- Base Ten Basket with Pool Noodles
- Pool Noodle Alphabet Order Obstacle Course
Click on the images below to see how to make and play these pool noodle learning activities!
