Silvery Snow: Wrap a Gift in Garland: Jingle Bells

Knots, beads and jingle bells- a perfect combination for a snowy afternoon project!

Materials

• Cord, twine etc.
• Jingle bells
• Beads

Directions

• Tie a knot on one end of your cord.

• Lace your beads and jingle bells.

• Make additional knots and lace more bells and beads.

• Give your garland to a friend or secure it to a gift with clear tape.

Purpose

• Developing fine motor skills through tying knots, using a needle, threading beads etc.
• Thinking of others.
• Making items that are used for more than one reason.

Safety Notes

• Beads and jingle bells are a choking hazard, so be sure to keep them our of reach from children ages 0-3 or those that tend to put things in their mouths.
• Use a needle with adult supervision and care.