8. Pom Pom Pencil Toppers: Study Buddies
Make homework time a little more fun with pom pom pencil toppers. These tiny, cheerful characters sit on the end of a pencil and add a pop of personality to any desk. Start by making a small pom pom, then glue it to the eraser end of a pencil. For extra flair, turn the pom pom into a character by adding a face, ears, or other details.
Materials: Yarn, pom pom maker, scissors, glue, pencils, googly eyes, felt, markers (for drawing faces).
Time: 10–20 minutes.
Difficulty: Very easy.
Kids can create animal pencil toppers, like a pom pom owl with felt wings or a pom pom cat with pipe cleaner whiskers. For a fantasy theme, make a pom pom dragon or unicorn. Or keep it simple with a smiley face pom pom in their favorite color. These also make great party favors or classroom rewards.
Helpful tip: If the pom pom feels too heavy for the pencil, use a smaller size or secure it with a bit of hot glue for extra hold.