Your Child Will Learn
String together and paint materials to create a necklace
Here’s What to Do
- Use dried pasta and durable yarn or twine for this activity
- Work with your child to thread the hollow ends of the pasta pieces onto the yarn or twine
- Give your child paint to add color to the pasta pieces
- Once the paint is dry, tie the ends of the string together for your child to wear as a necklace
Put PEER Into Action
PAUSE
- Look at different examples of necklaces to get your child excited about this activity
ENGAGE
- Ask your child to explain what colors they will use to paint the pasta pieces
- Ask your child to paint a pattern on the pasta pieces
ENCOURAGE
- Your child may struggle with threading the pasta pieces on the string, so hold the string for them as extra support
- Compliment and praise colors and patterns on the necklace
REFLECT
- Did your child show interest and persistence when threading the pasta pieces onto the string?
Not Quite Ready
It’s developmentally appropriate for your child to struggle with this activity, as it requires them to practice using their fine motor skills
Ready for More
Have your child create a matching bracelet
As Your Child Masters This Skill
They will be able to sustain attention and concentration on tedious tasks
Time to Complete
10-20 minutes
Materials Needed
Hollow dried pasta (macaroni, penne, rigatoni), yarn or twine, non-toxic paint