Jelly Bean Necklace
By: Tania Cowling
Difficulty: Easy
Age: 4 and up
Parental supervision is recommended
Young children enjoy making and wearing this fun jelly bean necklace craft from construction paper.
This Easter, enjoy a whole range of crafts. As well, be sure to explore our fun wearable and jewelry crafts as well.
What you'll need:
- Colored construction paper
- Hole punch
- Yarn
- Tape
- Scissors
- Straws
How to make it:
- Cut out a variety of paper jelly beans from colored construction paper.
- Use a hole punch to make a hole in the center of each bean.
- Cut plastic straws into pieces about one-half to one inch in length.
- Take a length of yarn (enough to easily fit over your child's head) and show your child how to string his necklace using the paper beans as necklace beads and the straw pieces as spacers.
- Wrap a piece of tape around one end of the yarn to make a pretend needle (this will make it easier to thread the pieces).
- Finally, tie the ends together. Now count the jelly beans in your child's necklace. (This is also a great activity for honing your child's fine motor skills.)
Tips:
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RELATED LINKS:
Easter Homepage
Easter Crafts
Easter Egg Decorating Ideas
Easter Clip-Art
Easter Cards
Easter Recipes
