In this week’s “Sunday with Sarah” video, I discuss the benefits of string games such as Cat’s Cradle for children’s learning, and why a simple finger string is my favorite stocking stuffer or party favor for children 5 and up.
Did you play Cat’s Cradle or other string games as a child? Does your child play? What are your favorite string games?
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The simple toys are the best for kids! I remember using rubber bands and them entertaining me for ages!
Perfect! I’m a Kindergarten teacher, and I give these to my higher students to help foster their critical thinking skills. There’s so much to them than just being a “play thing”. I wish more parents would offer their young children more things like finger strings over tablets more often. Love tech too, but when students come into Kindergarten on the first day of school not knowing what even coloring crayons are because all they’ve ever known up until then has been tablets and smartphones, they’ve got a longer road ahead of them than their peers, physically with fine motor skills, behaviorally, sometimes socially, emotionally and even cognitively. Little toys, games and puzzles like finger strings do far more for young minds and muscles than to simply offer entertainment. Great article!