This travel activity for kids is great way to pass the time while on the move, which will also give small kids a chance to practice their small motor skills. Children will enjoy threading the necklaces or bracelets and then eating their finished masterpieces! This project is generally suitable for age 3+; however, when you use foods without a hole in the middle—such as popcorn—a needle is required, and this project is recommended for ages 6+ with adult assistance.
This travel art can be done in:
- Cars
- Planes
- Trains
- Hotel rooms
What you will need:
- Edible beads
- Sweets
- Cereals
- Anything with a hole in the middle!
- The necklace
- Choose from shirring elastic or licorice laces for threading the necklace.
- Children’s safety scissors
- Plastic lidded container for easy transport
Directions:
- Set your child up with a tray and all materials
- Show them how to thread the beads onto the necklace
- Let them play and enjoy the treat!
Diane Pagan is graduated from Manchester Polytechnic with a fashion/textiles degree. She is a UK mom who passionate about creativity, and she set up The Imagination Box to share her treasure trove of ideas and inspire families to bring more art into their lives. Connect with her and get more great ideas at http://www.theimaginationbox.com/
Love this! Will certainly be trying it with my children on our next long car journey thanks
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Great to see that Diane’s wonderful ideas and inspiration are being shared across the world!! A wonderful creative woman and best Mum!!!
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Such good ideas and the photos really add to the article. Excited to see more of these in the future!