When you are a beading crafter, children often want to be involved as well. To them, it seems like fun, and it gives them a chance to make something of their own that they can use or give away. Here are 5 great craft ideas for kids using number beads.

#1 – Number Garland

Depending on how old your child is, you can get larger numbered beads that will work well with little hands. You can have him string the numbers by placing a different rhythm or knot in the middle to deliver to your room. A great way to educate children about their numbers, it also allows them to show what they did.

#2 – Number Bead Curtain

If your child has a closet in his room, instead of him freaking out or hiding there, you can have him make a curtain of number beads. He can style it in a number of different ways, for example each strand could have one number and then hang the consecutive numbers or each strand could have all the numbers or lines of numbers back and forth.

This is a great option because number beads are relatively inexpensive, are usually made of durable plastic, and can be strung with whatever durable stringing material you have that isn’t terribly expensive. It will also allow your child to make some decorating choices in her room.

#3 – Belts

Kids love to wear belts and let them make one themselves using beads in a great way so they can take pride in their appearance and practical work. You can use the large or small beads strung together to make a beautiful belt that you will want to wear. Making this item will also increase dexterity and fine motor skills.

#4 – Decorate your shoes

Children love their shoes and love to decorate them, whether it be with colored crayons, ink pens, or beads. You can have them put numbered beads on the end of their shoelaces or you can have them glued on. Many children wear Crocs-style shoes and love to add little decorations to them. Let them paste some numbers here and there.

#5 – Jewelry

There is a wide range of options available for jewelry. There are clasp, tied or elastic bracelets and necklaces. Not just for themselves, but they can also make a personalized gift for a friend, family member, or teacher. The pride that the child will have in giving something that she did for that person will be immense and will help to develop good self-esteem and confidence in them.

Allowing children to create their own crafts helps them develop fine motor skills, increases manual dexterity, and can give them a sense of pride and accomplishment that will boost their self-esteem and confidence. This is something that parents work on when it comes to their children. Using these 5 craft ideas for kids and number beads will allow you to do just that.