Kids Sewing Cards
Engagement Time
15-20 minutes
Kids Sewing Cards is designed to improve your little one’s fine motor skills of threading.
Materials Required
Method
Make a number of holes around the outside of the cardboard shape or plate. Tie a knot in the end of the paper plate and have your little one thread the string in and out of the holes. Once they thread all the holes they can pull the string out and start again.
Extension:
To encourage your little one to further improve their dexterity, time how long it takes to complete the activity and then try to beat this time.
This activity develops skills in these areas:
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