Kids these days tend to spend a lot of time unengaged, passively watching something on a device so it is absolutely great to see them unplug and engage in creative play. Summertime often means finding news ways to engage your kids in active play. I have pulled out an old favorite for my kids and they are just loving it. These Wikki Stix craft activities for kids are so fun. I love to watch them build and create and give shape to their imagination. I have partnered with Wikki Stix, one of a kind creatables, to share their unique product that delights, inspires and entertains children with engaged fun. Here are several fun Wikki Stix ideas for the kids to try.
What Are Wikki Stix?
Have you heard of Wikki Stix? They are a super fun craft toy. Wikki Stix are these amazing strings that stick together without making other surfaces sticky. Kids can use Wikki Stix to create all kinds of flat shapes, letters, numbers, or art. They can also use Wikki Stix to creat all kinds of 3D shapes, sculptures, toys, and pretty much anything they can imagine. Kids love the endless possibilities and parents love the no mess creative play! They are the award-winning original and have been made in the USA for more than 28 years!
Wikki Stix are made of hand-knitting yarn enhanced with a microcrystalline food-grade, non-toxic wax (the same kind that is used in bubble gum and lipstick). They do not contain latex, gluten, nor peanut or other nut oils or byproducts which makes them safe for children with allergies. They are an ideal creative activity toy for children. Wikki Stix do not break or tear but they can easily be cut with scissors. Both boys and girls love them equally. They make the ideal reusuable modeling material and interactive teaching tool.
How Do You Use Wikki Stix?
Wikki Stix are super easy to use. You just press them lightly and they stick to themselves, each other, or a flat clean surface. No glue, no paste, no mess. They are also easy to peel up and reposition so there is no preparation needed and no mess to clan up. Press ‘em down, peel ‘em off… it’s that simple! Wikki Stix have won several toy awards such as Parent’s Choice and Dr. Toys. They have been made in the USA for more than 20 years. Wikki Stix are more than a craft toy, they’re a powerful interactive teaching tool! Wikki Stix also conform to ASTM D-4236, the safety standard for use in the schools.
Are Wikki Stix reusable?
Yes, your kids can use them to trace designs on paper and then pull them off and create with them again. However once they use them to make Wikki Stix creations like animals they probably won’t want to reuse them because they will love their characters too much. Additionally over time they meld together more as they are played with more and become difficult to pull apart.
Do Wikki Stix dry out?
No, they don’t really dry out. However, they can become coated in dust or debris and that would make them less sticky. They do seem to stay freshest kept in plastic bags or on plastic sheets.
Wikki Stix Activities For Kids
Wikki Stix are serious fun- for kids and adults. There is something so unique about them that you may just be tempted to sit down and create right along with your child. Wikki Stix are such fun craft activities for kids and they are mess-free. They are great for use at home or on the go.
My kids have been using Wikki Sticks since they were toddlers so I have lots of ideas to share.
1. Wikki Stix can be used to make props in pretend play.
Here my son made a Wikki Stix belt, holster, and gun to complete his cowboy outfit!
2. Wikki Stix can be used to make 3D animals.
My kids made a whole bunch of animals with the Wikki Stix. It just takes a few stix to get winding and shaping a body and it is surprising easy. Here is my son with his roaring lion.
3. Wikki Stix can be used to make flat artwork.
Just imagine it and you can make it. Here is my son’s goldfish.
4. Wikki Stix can be used to puppets.
Here my daughter to acting out a story scene with her Wikki Stix snail.
You will be impressed by all options on the kits and sets. Wikki Stix Craft Activities For Kids are available in several themes from simple activity packs to more educational themes (from letters to STEM paks) or travel oriented themes. They are great for everything from letter formation to number recognition to shape outline. The non-toxic wikki stix are also a wonderful way to practice fine motor skills.
5. Use in conjunction with activity books, paks, and/or educational printables.
Here is an example of the Wikki Stix activity books. If your kids love Curious George, they are bound to love this Wikki Stix hands-on activity book featuring Curious George! 16 pages including 72 Wikki Stix, plus a cut-out fuzzy little Curious George to interact with the pages. Unique 3-D activity in the two-page center spread. Stand the book up and connect the facing pages with Wikki Stix to create a swingset for George to play on at school.
Here is an example of Wikki Stix printables- these are for letters.
Two Wikki Stix Craft Activities For Kids that snagged my children’s attention were the Amimal Activity Pak and The Sea Life Activity Pak. Both of these provided guided Wikki Stix activities for kids. The truth is they are a great springboard for sparking your child’s creativity. However, there are so many fun ways to use these removable wax-coated strings. And one of the fun parts about these wikki stix educational toys is seeing what the kids come up with all by themselves during free play.
Amimal Activity Pak Craft Activities For Kids
The Amimal Activity Pak comes with 12 individual Mini Play Paks, each featuring an interesting animal in connect-the-dot form, plus 8 Wikki Stix for completing the craft activities for kids.
Playsheets include: Bear, Camel, Elephant, Giraffe, Lion, Monkey, Rhinoceros, Panda, Snake, Tiger, Tortoise and Toucan. Each play sheet offers a Fun Fact about the featured animal as well.
For younger kids, they will enjoy the challenge of connecting the dots and becoming familiar with the animals. For older kids, they will enjoy learning the animal facts and reusing the Wikki Stix in creative ways to make all kinds of things. I love seeing my kids involved in creative activities because it not only encourages them to use their imagination but it also builds their confidence as they see that they can create and build. I take pride in their creations and it gives them pride in themselves.
Sea Life Activity Pak Craft Activities For Kids
The Sea Life Activity Pak offers lots of fun Craft Activities For Kids and it is perfect for travel. The craft activities are perfect for filling the down time on your trip to the beach and getting kids excited about the beach trip and beach animals.
The Activity Pack includes 12 individual Mini Play Paks, each featuring an interesting sea creature in connect-the-dot form, plus 8 Wikki Stix for completing the design. It is great because it can entertain up to 12 kids or your kids can use the extra wikki stix to make more intricate designs and patterns on sea creatures. When they are done with their activity cards they can even take them apart and make 3d sea creatures.
Play sheets include: Crab, Dolphin, Fish, Lobster, Octopus, Otter, Sand Dollar, Sea Anemone, Seahorse, Shark, Starfish and Whale. Each play sheet also offers a Fun Fact about the featured sea creature so kids can learn interesting tid bits while they have fun! They mini play paks make great party favors too!
Wikki Stix Fun Activity Book For Kids
This Wikki Stix fun Activity Book for kids won the 2018 Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year! It is full of 72 super fun Wikki Stix ideas and Craft Activities For Kids. This craft activities will keep kids happily and quietly engaged with just the right amount of learning fun. Developed with a kindergarten teacher, this delightful activity book provides many benefits and school readiness skills like visual discrimination, fine motor development, number & literacy awareness, and active engagement. It comes with 72, six-inch Wikki Stix in assorted colors.
Where To Buy Wikki Stix
Wikki Stix are such affordable craft activities for kids. I am sure you and your kids will just love them. I know my kids and I do!
You can learn more about Wikki Stix and where to buy Wikki Stix at wikkistix.com or use my affiliate Amazon link. The activity packs make great party favors, by the way!
Have you been looking for some fun craft activities for kids? Don’t you just love the creative, engaged play that Wikki Stix offer while still being mess free? They make great road trip activities or crafts for kids activity tables! Have you tried these Wikki Stix ideas before? Do you think your child would enjoy them?
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Mama to 6 Blessings says
We have these wax-covered sticks. My kids love playing with them! It allows them to create and use their imaginations! It’s fun to see what they come up with!
lisalisa says
We have these Wikki Stix and they are awesome for kids. My kids and grandkids love them. You can create so many cool things, my kids had a blast creating what they call little dinosaurs. They are great to take on vacation like you mentioned!
kesi says
We went out to eat last night, and the restaurant gave these to my kids! This was the first time I’ve seen these and thought they were very cool and a nice alternative to the usual crayon and paper. So far, my son is really enjoying creating different things with them.
E Mahd says
Wikki Stix products are fun for adults too! Thanks.