Bead Stringing

Bead stringing work takes a great deal of hand eye coordination and focus to accomplish the meticulous task of adding different sized beads

Points of Interest

• Seeing the hole in the beads.
• Stringing the beads.
• Seeing the bead move on the string.
• Keeping the string on the table.
• Seeing the string empty and full.

Control of Error

• Dropping beads because of improper grasp.
• Hearing the bead you are placing on the string hit other beads.
• Seeing and hearing the beads being swung on the string.
• Seeing beads on table or floor.

Direct Aims

• To develop control of movement.
• To develop hand-eye coordination.
• To increase concentration.
• To provide motive for activity.
• Preparation for left to right sequence.

Indirect Aims

• Preparation for writing.
• Preparation for lacing shoes.

Aditional Exercises

• Varying the size of the bead.
• Varying the quantity of the beads.
• Stringing the beads using pattern cards.

Extensions

• Stringing buttons on thread.
• Stringing macaroni.
• Threading a charm on a chain.
• Threading a needle.