5 Pixy Stix Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).1 History of Pixie Sticks (aka Pixy Stix).Tomorrow we will each be exploring creative Candy Art.įor more fun inspiration follow my Painting without Brushes board on Pinterest.
Spelling with M&M’s from Inspirational Laboratoriesįree Printable Flashcards for Addition with Jellybeans from Mama Miss SweeTart Sorting & Graphing from Mama Papa BubbaĬandy Corn Counting and Math from Reading Confetti Math Games with Candy from Learn Play Imagine Make sure to click on the links below for more inspiring Learning Activities: Please remember to be careful when playing with magnets and small children.
Who knew that those sugary little tubes could hold so much learning potential. Our simple Pixi Stix Learning Tray was a hug hit. The kids fashioned a simple magnetic drawing utensil from metal ball and a piece from their magnetic building set. However the magnets were by far the biggest hit. Some of the kids favorites included an offset spatula, a fork, a rubber basting brush and lots of different shaped cookie cutters. We also pulled out a number of other objects that created unique patters. They played for hours simply creating patterns in the sugary powder. It plowed a wide trail of Pixy Stix power where as the smaller balls just left a skinny track. Their favorite magnet was this oblong shaped one. Kids are great at teaching each other, and it is such a great skill for them to learn. I just stepped back and watched the learning unfold. It was funny listening to them discuss which combination was the best an why. They experimented with all the different sizes and strengths of magnets and sizes of metal balls. When I brought out a tray of varying sizes of metal balls and a different strengths/sizes of magnets the kids new exactly what to do.
PIXY STICKS CANDY HOW TO
Once the kids poured all the sugary powder onto the tray, I showed them how to tap the sugar flat. Anyone know if Pixy Stix come in more colors than just Red, Orange, Purple and Blue? However, they wished we had more than 4 colors to work with. Their sugary poured patterns and swirls were beautiful. Who would have thought of creating art as the sugar was being poured…kids:) I love how kids brains work, and watching them process through things. The kids immediately started making patterns and swirls with the powder.
Such a simple idea but oh so fun!Īfter they wrapped up the game, asked the kids to pour the sugary powder into the tray. I was concerned since essentially Pixi Stix are just paper tubes, however they stood up well. I was surprised at how great they worked. We kicked off our Pixy Stix play/learning with a little old school game of pick-up sticks. She is my special girl that has me rolling on the floor giggling one moment and the we are wiping tears. It totally sums up my sweet daughters excitement. I love this little moment that I captured. The kids tried 4 different ways to play with Pixy Stix and each of them got the thumbs up. So far we have Painted with Licorice and mixed up a batch of candy potions! Next up, learning, playing and experimenting with our Pixy Stix Learning Tray. My kids are loving participating in the week long candy series.
Learning with Candy ~ Pixy Stix Games and Magnet Play
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