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Melting Beads! Ages 4+

Age 4+, Age 5+, Age 6+, Art, Fine Motors, Fine/Gross Motor Skills, Preschool

Did anyone do these when they were little? I use to love them! What a great art activity that includes strengthening fine motors. My boys have been really into making all different designs. When they are done placing the beads on the pegboards we iron the beads together. Then they like to play with their new creations.

Materials:
Melting Beads Set
Iron
Parchment paper or ironing paper

First have your child pick a pegboard. Then they can start filling in the beads.

When they are done filling in the beads you can heat up an iron. Place the ironing paper on top of the beads. Hold iron on top for 10-20 seconds. You will see the beads start to melt together. Let the beads cool. Then you can pull off the paper and they can play with their art.

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Shann Acevedo

Hi I’m Shann, a Preschool Teacher, mother of three and Creator of Learn As You Play. I have been working as a preschool teacher for 13 years with children ranging from 1- 5 years old. I believe that PLAY is a huge part of children’s learning and development. Children should be active and involved in their learning. Children learn best by doing. My goal is for children to develop a love for learning while having fun!

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