ABC Countdown to the Last Day of School: Letter Nn is Noodle Day

by Megan Bacchus · June 2, 2024

Letter Nn is Noodle Day!

Celebrating Noodle Day in Kindergarten can be so much fun! Here are ten creative ideas to make the day special:

Noodle Sculptures: Provide cooked spaghetti noodles and marshmallows or playdough for children to create noodle sculptures. This activity enhances fine motor skills and creativity.
Noodle Sorting: Set up a sensory bin filled with different types of dried noodles (such as spaghetti, macaroni, and spirals). Encourage children to sort the noodles by size, shape, or color.
Noodle Jewelry Making: Provide colored pasta noodles and string for children to make noodle necklaces or bracelets. They can create patterns or practice threading the noodles onto the string, developing hand-eye coordination.
Noodle Art: Use cooked noodles dipped in paint to create noodle art. Children can press the noodles onto paper to make interesting patterns and shapes. This activity encourages experimentation and creativity.
Noodle Cooking Demonstration: Invite a parent or local chef to demonstrate how to cook noodles. Children can observe the cooking process, learn about different types of noodles, and even taste-test the finished dish.
Noodle Math: Use cooked noodles for counting, sorting, and simple math activities. Children can practice addition and subtraction by counting noodle pieces or sorting noodles into groups.
Noodle Sensory Play: Fill a sensory table with cooked noodles and let children explore the texture with their hands. Add cups, spoons, and other utensils for scooping and pouring fun.
Noodle Science Experiment: Conduct a simple science experiment using noodles. For example, children can observe how noodles change when cooked, or they can experiment with different liquids to see which ones make the best noodles.
Noodle Tasting: Set up a tasting station with different types of cooked noodles, such as spaghetti, penne, and bowtie pasta. Children can taste each type and describe its texture and flavor.
Noodle Storytime: Read books about noodles or featuring noodle-themed characters, such as “Strega Nona” by Tomie dePaola or “Noodlehead Nightmares” by Tedd Arnold. Discuss the stories and encourage children to share their favorite parts.

These activities offer a fun and hands-on way for children to learn about noodles while developing important skills such as creativity, sensory exploration, and math concepts.

Storytime

Let’s read a story about a Grandmother named Strega Nona who is famous for her noodles.

Draw and Write: Why couldn’t Big Anthony stop the pot from making pasta?

Use Your Noodle

Let’s make patterns and count with noodles.

We can play Beat the Teacher: Noodle Edition! We’ll put some noodles in a bag and take out one at a time and graph them. Will you be Team Macaroni or Team Rotini?

How do you make noodles? Let’s make pasta!