make Snowy Bracelets
An easy activity for a winter playdate.
you'll need Materials
- Various white, silver, clear and blue beads
- Elastic beading cord*
- Needle (optional)
- Scissors
- Tray
*You could use clasps if the child prefers this.
Directions
- Cut lengths of cord for the number of children (plus a bit extra).
- Put out a variety of beads for children to make necklaces, bracelets etc. in a tray.
- Lace the beads on the cord. (Some children, depending on their age and the size of the beads etc. may like a needle for this.)
- Enjoy making and wearing snowy bracelets!
Purpose
- Developing fine motor skills.
- Working together/ sharing materials (They could make a bracelet for each other.)
Safety Notes
- Beads can be a choking hazard. Please keep them out of reach from children 0-3 years of age or those that tend to put things in their mouths.
- Exercise care with scissors. Use with adult supervision.
- String, cord etc. can be a strangulation hazard, thus they are not meant for play and should be used with supervision.
