Photo borrowed from Make and Takes blog
While researching ideas for inexpensive props for my class I found this idea and it's a great craft to do at home. All you need is some scrap ribbon and some canning jar rings or shower curtain rings. The website Ribbon Rings from Mom Colored Glasses blog has some nice instructions and photos, but you don't have to do it exactly like it explains. She is working with a six year old and so I have a few ideas for making this craft fun for even a one year old.
Toddler Tip
Get the craft ready for the skill level of your child. Plan ahead and really think about what your child can do--maybe he can pick the color of the ribbon, pull the ends of the ribbon after you've done the loops of the knot, or even use scissors to cut. Then do everything the child can't do before hand. If they do one thing with this craft then they can call it their own and be proud of it!
Now use your new prop to dance along to your favorite music. Pretend to paint the sky with the colors of the ribbon. Usually kids come out of their shell when they are holding a prop. It's as if the item in their hand gives them ideas and leads them in their movement.
Hop, skip, dance around the house or outside with your ribbon rings.
