WIND YOUR WAY TO FRIENDSHIP
Why play this way?
At the heart of Frank & Bert lies a truly beautiful friendship. In crafting and gifting handmade treasures, your little one will express care and appreciation for their own friends. They'll explore natural items such as sticks, rocks, and shells, and learn how to wrap them beautifully with colorful yarn. This experience encourages creativity & fine motor skills while fostering a sense of thoughtfulness. If you’re lucky, your little one will make one for you!
SET THE STAGE FOR PLAY: 5 Minutes
Ready
Natural items to wrap (e.g., sticks, rocks, shells)
Colorful pieces or balls of yarn
Basket or box
Set
Put your yarn and natural items in your basket or box.
Using Frank and Bert as inspiration (remember that scarf Frank made for Bert?), you will now make gifts for your friends!
- Think about the friend that you would like to make a gift for today.
Play!
Choose the natural item you will transform into a special gift for your friend.
Tie one end of the yarn securely to your natural item.
Slowly wind the yarn around & around your item.
Feel free to tie off your original yarn piece and start again with a new color as you make your gift.
Keep going until your item is completely covered in yarn.
Decide how you will deliver this gift to your friend, and include a note if desired.
Return to your basket often to make gifts for new and old friends!
