{"product_id":"inexpensive-classroom-jewelry-a1963","title":"Inexpensive Classroom Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003eToddlers and preschoolers are fascinated with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-62-pretend-play.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eplaying pretend\u003c\/a\u003e. While most have great imaginations and can get along just fine without props, it can be fun to stretch their creativity by providing costumes, hats, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-12521-fairy-tale-masks.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emasks\u003c\/a\u003e, jewelry, and other objects for making their playtime more exciting. It can be especially fun to incorporate props that have been made by the students themselves. The creators of Artists Helping Children, have posted a simple necklace craft that is appropriate for all age groups and can liven up your pretend corner.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Colorful plastic straws\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-1704-art-yarn-bright.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eYarn\u003c\/a\u003e or string\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-166-kids-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScissors for kids\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf preparing the craft for younger children, cut straws into one-inch 'beads' ahead of time and sort them by color. Older children will be able to complete this task themselves. Instruct your students to string the straw beads onto the yarn, making colorful patterns, and determining their own necklace length. Encourage them to experiment with the straws to create unique 'beads' and pendants. Students will strengthen their \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-189-fine-motor-skills.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003efine motor skills\u003c\/a\u003e, explore patterns, and enhance playtime with these simple crafts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.artistshelpingchildren.org\/kidscraftsactivitiesblog\/2010\/03\/make-mom-a-plastic-straw-necklace-for-mothers-day-gift-idea\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMake Mom a Plastic straw necklace for Mother’s Day Gift Idea « Gifts Crafts For Kids « Kids Crafts \u0026amp; Activities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734078627865,"sku":"A1963","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/inexpensive-classroom-jewelry-a1963","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}