It can be a very frustrating experience for children, but when they complete a bracelet, it is very rewarding! The sense of accomplishment when a child completes an entire bracelet is a fantastic way to build their self-esteem.Ĭreativity- MSU Extension believes that creativity is an important component of children’s development. Children can easily spend an hour working on a bracelet, only to make one small mistake and have the entire creation unravel.
Patience and follow through- Elastic-band loom bracelets are not quick or easy to create. Missing a step can cause an entire bracelet to not turn out correctly, so attention is critical! Instructional videos run well over five minutes, requiring children to remain engaged the entire time. Children and caregivers can learn more about a child’s learning styles as they follow written directions or instructional videos to guide them through the many steps to creating a bracelet. Learning to read, comprehend and follow written directions is an important life skill and loom bracelet directions offer a great starting point!įollowing directions- In order to complete the complicated elastic-band loom bracelets, children must be able to follow complicated multi-step directions. The Common Core State Standards include informational texts as a component of the English Language Arts and Learning Standards. Reading skills- Reading and understanding informational text is a critical skill in children’s literacy development. Furthermore, many children follow instructional videos that guide them through complicated shapes to make their bracelets such as hexagons and rhombus as well as more basic shapes such as diamonds and rectangles. Mistakes are apparent in the completed bracelet, showing children the importance of paying attention. Bracelets with increasingly complex patterns require children to sort, select and plan ahead to complete accurately. Children must decide on loom patterns, and then select bands accordingly. Math skills- The most obvious math skill supported by using an elastic band loom is that of patterning. Michigan State University Extension includes these critical fine-motor skills among those needed for school success. The looms require the use of both hands, which builds bi-lateral hand-eye coordination. The way the hook is held is known as a pincer grasp.
Even sorting the bands by color and attaching them to the correct pegs supports use of small muscle groups in the hands and fingers. Holding the hook correctly requires a tripod grip, the important three finger grip used to hold a pencil correctly. Loom bracelets are trendy accessories and require children to craft their own! Here are six great skills children work on as they create their newest bracelets.įine motor skills- Placing all those tiny bands correctly and manipulating them with the hook is a great way to build children’s fine motor skills. There are many great reasons to encourage your children’s love of the elastic-band looms available in craft stores.
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