Pool Noodles and PVC Pipe

We have been having a lot of I'm with our pool noodles.... And not just for rough housing!!!!

Did you know that the noodles fit perfectly with 1/2" PVC pipe??? That are fantastic for adding to our building set ;).

If you missed our rough housing fun, you can check it out here:

Taking the Danger out of Sticks and Pipes

For more fun with PVC Pipe Building check out these posts:

A Plethora of PVC

A Bike Wash

Experimenting with Hydraulics

Giant Snow Painting

PVC Pipe Puppet Theater

Comments

Deborah@Teach Preschool said…

I didn't know that, the possiblitlies are endless:)

April 24, 2012 at 8:44 AM

Let the Children Play said…

That is incredibly cool Amy!

April 24, 2012 at 9:58 AM

Amy A @ Child Central Station said…

Deborah and Jenny- I know right? Totally an accidental find, but a very cool one indeed! The children have been exploring with them pretty much every moment they could when we were inside today. (The weather is just way too nice to be inside much though!)I'm sure I'll have oodles of photos of their creations to come!

April 24, 2012 at 2:24 PM

PVC Pipe said…

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June 23, 2012 at 2:12 AM

PVC Pipe said…

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July 8, 2012 at 3:00 AM

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