Beads & Jewelry Activities : Page 2

This beaded wind chime is fun to make and it gets kids experimenting with patterns, a key kindergarten math skill.

Make necklaces, bracelets, belts, or garlands in this simple and fun activity that recycles old objects and let's your child make one-of-a-kind pieces of art!

Make a one-of-a-kind necklace this holiday season with this Christmas bead craft that will warm the heart of whoever receives it!

Etch designs into discs of plaster of Paris using a traditional whaler technique to create a beautiful artisan necklace.

Help your preschooler create ice cube bead necklaces to cool off while practicing gross motor skills and sequencing, and discussing states of matter.

Dress up a plain old pen with this pretty craft that's great for back-to-school time.

A candy ring is perfect for the kid with a sweet tooth and style. Make a sweet candy ring with your child this Valentine's Day.

This bottle cap jewelry project is a fun way to add personal style to your pre-teen's wardrobe without breaking the bank or battling mall crowds.

This cultural craft makes a pretty decoration and teaches kids about other cultures.

In this arts and crafts activity, you can make fun bracelets using just a handful of buttons and some elastic cord. And it's a counting game, too!

These sparkling earrings look fancy but they're super simple to make using inexpensive craft items.

Make unique jewelry and accessories using photos and shrinkable plastic sheets! It's like Shrinky Dinks, but better.

If your kid looks like she needs a break from homework or something to work on during commercials, show her how to make a necklace of paper beads!

Your kindergartener can contribute these beaded napkin rings to your Thanksgiving table...and sneak in some good math patterning practice, too.

Celebrate spring with a cute cut-out bug button your child can make out of colorful felt and markers!

Make this fluffy, fun feather pin as a unique fashion statement or a trendy gift for a lucky recipient.

Celebrate Easter, or just about any day, with a candy necklace. Grab your favorite candies, a string of yarn and get ready to make a yummy, colorful treat!

Chopsticks aren't just a widely-used utensil...they can also be turned into a colorful hair decoration.

Help your teen use scrap hardware to make punk-style jewelry that lets her own unique style shine.

Your child will enjoy feeling independent and creative as she develops her fine motor skills while making this necklace using just yarn and colored straws.

Pretty fluttery feather earrings add a light touch to any outfit. Your child will float on air knowing she made the earrings herself.

Your preteen will learn about computer parts and how to handle them as she uses an outdated computer to make a totally in-style bracelet!

In this arts and crafts activity, help your kindergartener make friendship bracelets with just safety pins, elastic, and some colorful beads.

Are you in need of a little extra luck? Try making a lucky amulet!

Stringing beads helps develop the hand-eye coordination kids need to write, and noodles are sized just right for junior jewelry-makers.

Make lucky bracelets with lentils and black eyed peas for a New Years art project to remember all year!

Turn your child's favorite fruits and vegetables into an edible necklace!

Make this Easter egg craft that works as both a fun necklace or a decorative garland to welcome warm weather and spring sunshine.

This safety pin brooch is elegant and slightly edgy project for your young fashionista. It's an excellent accessory or gift.

Show your middle schooler how to sew unique feather and lace corsages for her friends. They are too cute to resist!