Materials
A few strands of cut yarn
Floral marbles in a variety of colors
Light table or mirror
Tissue paper cut-out of Christmas tree, optional
Directions
This activity can really be done on any flat surface, but doing it on a light table or a mirror gives it an added dimension!
Lay the strand of yarn out on the table. Take a few of the floral marbles and place them on either side of the piece of yarn. As you place the marbles, tell your child you’re making Christmas lights, and invite him to try. There are many options for this activity. You can ask your child to use specific colors, make a pattern with the marbles, or just let him proceed on his own. From the picture above, you can see that my little friend made “partners” with his marbles, matching the same colors on either side of the yarn. You can also encourage simple patterning, using just two colors and alternating them. This activity provides good fine motor practice, too, as your child picks up the marbles and places them along the yarn!