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BEAD My Valentine

A cute little activity perfect for practicing fine motor skills this Valentine’s Day! Develop hand-eye coordination and concentration skills as you create an adorable beaded heart. You could even extend the activity to include sorting and colour recognition! Will you BEAD my Valentine?
  • Step 1Take a chenille stem and thread beads all along its length, leaving 1cm free at either end.
  • Step 2Bring the ends of the chenille stem together and twist to join. You will now have a circle of beads.
  • Step 3Bend the beaded chenille stem into a heart shape.
  • Step 4Cut a simple square out of a bright sheet of cover paper, making sure it’s big enough that your beaded heart can sit on top. Adult supervision recommended when using scissors.
  • Step 5Lay the heart on top of the paper and then write a message for your Valentine in the middle of the heart. Think about a fun pun you could use!
  • Step 6Your Beaded Heart is now ready to give to your Valentine!

Materials used in this activity

Chenille Stems - Bright - Pack of 100
Optional
Product Code: 10825
EACH $7.69 (inc GST) $6.99 (ex GST)
5 or more $5.38 (inc GST) $4.89 (ex GST)          
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Bumper Bead Pack - 450g Tub
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Product Code: 10832
EACH $21.99 (inc GST) $19.99 (ex GST)
6 or more $16.49 (inc GST) $14.99 (ex GST)          
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CleverPatch Cover Paper Assorted - A4 - Pack of 275
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Product Code: 13652
EACH $18.69 (inc GST) $16.99 (ex GST)
8 or more $14.95 (inc GST) $13.59 (ex GST)          
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Sharpie Permanent Marker - Fine Point - Black - Each
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Product Code: 19885
EACH $4.39 (inc GST) $3.99 (ex GST)
12 to 35 $3.84 (inc GST) $3.49 (ex GST) 36 or more $3.29 (inc GST) $2.99 (ex GST)
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