Materials:
- Beads (the size and style of the beads can be graded to match the child’s ability)
- Thread, yarn, ribbon, etc
- Needle (optional, if necessary)
- Tape (optional - tape around the end of the yarn make threading beads easier)
- If making bracelets or necklaces, you may need different types of clasps
Grading the Activity:
- Select
a beading activity that matches the needs and abilities of the child. A
young child or a child with limited fine motor or cognitive skills may
find an adequate challenge with an activity involving stringing larger
beads onto a pipe cleaner or yarn to make a necklace. For other
children, bead projects such as bead critters may provide a more
appropriate challenge.
- By
increasing or decreasing the size of the bead and the stiffness of the
string, you can make the activity more or less challenging for the
individual.
- You
can also make the activity more challenging by adding elements such as
creating or following a pattern, counting and organizing the beads you
need, measuring the string, etc.
Skills:
- Pinch grip
- In hand manipulation
- Organizational skills
- Bilateral coordination
- Pattern recognition
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