Heart Bracelets & Necklaces

 

This cute craft will not only have kids wearing their hearts on their sleeves, it will also promote fine motor coordination.

Supplies:

• ~ Yarn or string
• ~ Clear tape
• ~ Plastic drinking straws-2 per child
• ~ Red construction paper
• ~ Hole punch
• ~ Safety scissors

Directions:

• ~ Cut a 12-inch length of yarn for each child.
• ~ Wrap a small piece of clear tape around one end. This will keep the end from fraying.
• ~ Have the kids use safety scissors to cut each straw into 6-8 pieces.
• ~ Cut heart shapes from construction paper. Each child will need about 6 to 10 hearts.
• ~ Invite the children to thread their hearts and straws onto the yarn, alternately.
• ~ Tie the yarn loosely around the child's neck or wrist to create a necklace or bracelet.