"Toss Them High"

Dear Parents,

Have you ever played five stones when you were young? IF YES, do you remember all the fun you had playing five stones? Why not reminisce those childhood memories by making your own five stones with your child this MONDAY and playing it with him or her again! This will be a good time to bond with your child too.

 

 Five Stones

 

Five stones is an enjoyable and meaningful game which can enhance children's fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination, while at the same time provide opportunities for them to problem solve. It also promotes social interaction when children engage in the game with you and others.

 

To make your own five stones, you will need:

Fabric

      

Scissors

                                   

 Uncooked green beans or red beans                                                     Needle and thread

ACTION TIME - Do-It-Yourself!

Steps to take:

(adapted from 365 Things to make and do (Bolton, 2002))

*Adult supervision is necessary

        

1. Cut a small rectangle of fabric and fold it in half.  
2. Sew seams along the side edges. Sew strong stitches close together using a thread and needle*
   
   
3. Turn the bag shape right side out.
   
   
4. Half fill the bag with uncooked green beans or red beans.
   
   
5. Close the bag making a triangular shape by bringing the two side seam ends together and neatly fold the edges inside to allow for the final seam.
   
   
6. Sew the edge together firmly*
   One stone is completed!
7. Repeat steps 1-6 to make the other 4 stones.

     

Reference
Bolton, V. (2002). 365 Things to make and do. UK: Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd.

 

Have fun making and playing five stones with your child! Share your experiences and feelings with us by leaving a comment(s) and/or you may choose to email photos of your handmade five stones to a.child.in.me@gmail.com and we will upload them on your behalf (*credits will be made to you and your child).

Ps: Stay tuned to our upcoming post this Thursday, 7 March 2013.
   

Yours truly,

Joyce, Gui Ling and Joanna

 

Children have real understanding only of that which they invent themselves

-Jean Piaget-