Lots and Lots of Lacing Projects

We have had lots of lacing projects in the art center.  For the MWF classes, we had pony beads for lacing bracelets and necklaces.  This week we will be lacing with pasta and beads.  

First color the pasta some pretty colors---red and green for the holidays! Here is how to color pasta---http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2009/11/colored-rice-and-pasta.html

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Colored Penne and Rigatoni

I have the pasta and lots of wooden beads in a storage tub.  Recognize the wooden beads? No?  Sure you do!  Think cab driver seat!  I found some beaded car seat covers and cut them apart for some super cheap beads for our classroom.  You gotta love it! 

The beads and pasta are in the art center  for the children. The MWF classes are required to create a pattern for their necklace.  The TTh class will have fun lacing some necklaces!

We also have Christmas lacing cards for the children in our Discovery Center.  For more information and ideas on lacing cards...http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2009/12/lacing-cards.html