Encourage children to explore a range of options to find the most manageable material for them to work with.
For a strong base
- Thick card in a variety of colours cut into different shapes (around A5 is ideal for small hands)
- well-washed moulded polystyrene food trays
- smal squares of stiff rug-making canvas
For threading tools
- A choice of plastic bodkins ready-threaded in different coloured wools (use a double thread so it does not come loose)
- laces with plastic tips
Supporting beginners
- Punch holes around the edge of the bases.
- Tape the child's thread in place once it has been pushed through the first hole.
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