This is DEFINITELY one of the most favorite works for the kids. We call it our BEAD COUNTING work. It is a great way to incorporate so many different facets of learning. First, the kids choose whether or not they want to count 10, 20 or 30 beads (I often will help the kids choose based on what they are working on)
Then they choose beads. This is a great SENSORIAL activity. As they get older, it's fun to watch them make patterns or choose their favorite colors.
Then comes the PRACTICAL LIFE aspect, where they work on their fine motor control (putting the beads on the necklace isn't as easy for young kids as it looks). Then comes MATH...before I will tie up the necklace, they have to count the beads for me. And they LOVE it. It gives the kids daily practice counting up to 30. Let's be honest, with so many wonderful ways to incorporate learning into just one work...it's one of my favorite works too!!
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