I made this Button Snake for B to build his fine motor skills. I put all of the pieces into a ziplock bag and it is easy for us to grab to use in the car or while we wait somewhere.
All you need to make your own is scrap felt, a long piece of ribbon, a button, and a needle and thread. Cut slits in the middle of the felt squares that match the size of your button. Thread your ribbon through one square and sew it directly onto the bottom of the ribbon. This piece will never come off and it keeps all of the other squares on too. Sew a large button onto the top of the ribbon.
This is what it looks like when your child is finished putting all of the pieces on. B needed help putting the pieces on for a long time and still needs help getting them off sometimes. This is so simple to make and has provided so many hours of fun!
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You always have such great ideas!
November 18, 2009 at 6:11 pmYour blog showed up in my google reader as a “recommended source”, and I’ve bookmarked so many fun activities to do with my three-year-old. I’m now a subscriber, so keep up the great work!
November 19, 2009 at 5:21 amThanks so much for this idea! I just made one for my kiddos! It was so easy and will be really fun for them!
November 19, 2009 at 7:52 pmThis is great! I have everything we need, so I’ll be whipping this up sometime soon. What a fun, creative way to practice buttoning and using those fine motor muscles!
November 22, 2009 at 2:35 amOh my goodness this is a brilliant idea! I am so going to have to borrow your idea! Of course I will comment your blog on my blog about it when done. this would be good for my 4 & 2 year old!
January 3, 2010 at 10:13 amThanks!
Nicole
http://mamato3blessings.blogspot.com/
My little one would love this! She is very much into lacing right now.
March 24, 2010 at 7:02 pmThanks for sharing!
Ashley
I just made this…how easy and it looks like fun! Hope Cutie Pie likes it!
Thanks for all of your ideas!
June 29, 2010 at 5:57 pmI need to make this ASAP. I am going on a plane trip with my toddler and I’m trying to come up with quiet toys that will keep him busy for hours!
July 3, 2010 at 10:46 pmjust used up all my scrap felt today making one of these! Love that you also have themed versions like the leaf one for fall.
June 13, 2011 at 2:41 amThank u, I just made on of these for my 21 month old daughter.
July 12, 2011 at 2:52 pmI am a daycare mum so will put this on my list of things to make for the kiddos good for a “wet season inside activity”
January 7, 2012 at 12:06 amWhat a great idea! Thank you for sharing.
June 5, 2012 at 1:53 pmSo cute!
I’d love it if you shared this with the Fun Family Crafts audience.
FFC is similar to Craftgawker but it only features kid friendly tutorials.
Looking forward to seeing what fun crafts you submit!
July 31, 2012 at 5:24 amhttp://funfamilycrafts.com
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