An inexpensive way to develop one’s fine motor skills and make something simple, yet beautiful. This would great activity to explore patterning with different attributes- colour, type of bead etc.
Materials
- Shoelaces
- Straws
- Large hole pony beads
- Scissors
Directions
- Depending on your child’s age and abilities you many need to cut the straws into bead-like proportions or they may be able to do this on their own. Recycle any un-needed portions (as seen in the photograph.)
- Set out your pony beads on a tray, lid etc. for easy access.
- Tie a know at one end of your shoelace to provide an anchor for your beads.
- Thread your beads onto your shoelace, alternating the straw and pony beads. As mentioned this would be a great activity for learning patterning.
- Knot the 2 ends of your shoelace together or tie a bow when done. Wear and enjoy!
Purpose
- Developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination.
- An opportunity for exploring pattering.
Safety Notes
- Be sure to remove necklaces for play (e.g, on playground structures) to avoid strangulation and wear with supervision.
- Beads can pose a choking hazard so this activity is not recommended for children 0-3 or those that tend to put objects in their mouths.
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