Valentine’s Beading/Jewellry Making

Age: 1-3 IT

Secondary Age: 3-5 PSC/GD, 5-10 OSC

Curriculum Area:
Art, Fine Motor Skills, Cognitive

Activity Objective: To practice fine motor skills required for beading and cognitive skills associated with creating patterns.

Materials Needed:

1. Heart shaped beads

2. Pipe cleaners

3. String

Procedures/Strategies:

a. Modify as necessary for age group and difficulty.

b. Have children thread heart shaped beads onto pipe cleaner or string.

c. Create patterns and jewellry.

Guidance and Safety Considerations:

Beads need to be modified for IT group so pieces aren't small choking hazards. See activity from January Week 1: Toddler Cardboard Bead Threading for ideas.

Source: http://stayathomeeducator.com/montessori-inspired-valentines-preschool-trays/

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