Pool Noodles

Featuring a firm, closed-cell foam, these 1" hollow core noodles make it easier to balance in the water and simply make for a fun time in the pool.

Add Variety to Swimming

Swimmers often use foam noodles for extra balance when swimming or in place of a kickboard. They can also use them to create obstacle courses and targets in the water. The polyethylene foam construction makes the noodles extremely safe during use. Friendly colors make them welcoming and fun for younger swimmers. While they can use the noodles for extra support, it's important to remember they are not a water safety device. Round pool noodles are available in a Set of 28.

Noodle Connectors are also available: a 10"L connector with holes or a 9"L connector without holes.

Noodle Storage Cart organizes and holds up to 60 noodles. ABS cart requires assembly and is 38"L x 19"W x 50"H; 28 lb.

15 Pool Noodles Activity Ideas

Pool Noodles offer extra length and flexibility, making them ideal for creative movement exploration, partner work, and group challenges. Their lightweight, soft design allows for safe striking, balancing, and imaginative locomotor activities. These activities help students develop fundamental movement skills while maximizing engagement, cooperation, and spatial awareness.

1. Noodle Ninja Tag: Students use noodles to gently tag others below the waist while running and dodging, emphasizing agility and spatial awareness.

2. Limbo Leap Line: Two students hold a noodle while others perform jumping or bending movements to clear it without contact.

3. Balance Beam Benders: Students balance a noodle across their shoulders while walking along a line, promoting posture and stability.

4. Giant Noodle Jumps: Lay noodles on the ground for students to jump over, focusing on takeoff and landing control.

5. Swing & Strike Station: Students use noodles to strike Gopher Rainbow foam balls, practicing hand-eye coordination.

6. Noodle Navigation Run: Students run while carrying a noodle and maneuver around cones, improving coordination.

7. Partner Pull Power: In pairs, students hold opposite ends of a noodle and perform controlled pulling movements to build strength and balance.

8. Twisting Tunnel Travel: Groups hold noodles overhead to form tunnels while others crawl or run through, emphasizing bending and locomotor skills.

9. Noodle Joust Jamboree: Students balance on one foot while gently trying to tap a partner off balance using noodles.

10. Gallop & Guide: Students gallop while holding noodles, keeping them balanced horizontally.

11. Rolling River Relay: Teams roll Gopher Playground Balls along noodles like tracks, encouraging teamwork and coordination.

12. Dodge & Dip Dash: Students dodge swinging noodles held by others, promoting quick reactions and agility.

13. Noodle Spin & Stop: Students spin with noodles extended, then stop on command, reinforcing body control.

14. Leapfrog Noodle Line: Students perform leapfrog jumps over noodles held at low height.

15. Partner Pass Pipeline: Students pass a ball down a line using only noodles, encouraging teamwork.