Finger Strings

A simple piece of string can become a star, a spider, a bridge, a bird — or almost anything a child can imagine!

Finger Strings is a wonderfully hands-on book filled with more than 80 string games, figures and stories for children to discover. Using just their hands and a length of string, children can explore movement, patterns and space while developing dexterity, concentration, patience and creative thinking.

With over 600 clear, step-by-step diagrams, children can learn simple figures before progressing to stars, 3D shapes, moving figures, tricks and partner games. There are also string stories to bring the figures to life, as well as plenty of inspiration for children to invent their own creations.

It’s a lovely activity for quiet moments at home, rainy afternoons, family gatherings or taking along on holidays. And because many of the games are designed to be played with two people, it’s an easy way to encourage children to put down the screens and connect, laugh and create together.

The book includes two brightly coloured strings, so you can start playing straight away.

A timeless little activity that fits beautifully into a slow childhood — simple, portable and endlessly creative.

• Published: 25 Sep 2008
• ISBN: 9780863156656
• Book Format: spiral-bound
• 144 pages
• Author: Michael Taylor 
• More than 50 wood carving and whittling projects
  
• Projects for beginners through to more experienced young carvers with 180 colour illustrations
  

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