Our very own Pasta Necklaces! 

After learning how to string beads earlier in the week, the playgroup class decided to have an art & craft activity and create some pasta necklaces. Not only did it allow the children to express their personalities through the different coloured pastas, it also helped them to develop their fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination. 

Mya giving her first shot at stringing the pennes together.

She also names the different colours of the penne pasta!

"I want to wear my necklace for outdoor time!" says Mya eagerly. Such a pretty necklace, isn't it? :) 

Chun Hian had a little difficulty at the beginning and expressed frustration but....

He managed to do it after a few tries! Great job indeed!

Here he is, satisfied and happy with his necklace :)

Tsara creating her necklace with confidence and concentration.

Hard work pays off! Tsara looks good with her new accessory.

Gerard is doing well!

He is also naming the different colours of the penne pasta.

The final product- Gerard's colour necklace!

Jia Guan was a little frustrated when he could not do it at first.

But with practice and a little help, he managed to do it as well :)

Posing with his new accessory and feeling proud.

Sumi feeling happy with her completed penne necklace! She even said that she wanted to bring it home for mummy. 

This activity also allowed children to regulate their emotions: from feeling frustrated to being determined to complete the task and eventually feeling proud of completing the task. Cheers to a boost in self-confidence and time of fun!