Making Loom Bands With The Kids

We visited the hospital again but this time we wanted to try something with the sole purpose of having fun with the children. Previously, we tried to introduce an educational aspect to our visits but it isn't exactly something kids want to do in the short time they have with us.

This was an opportunity for us to plan and initiate an activity that was in a way requested by the children. Our aim was to plan something that was enjoyable and something that could be continued by them even after we left.

Loom bands was our solution to this and it was a huge success. The children really enjoyed making bracelets and necklaces with us and they didn't want to stop! 

A photograph of me and a master loom band maker

Here is a photograph of the results of an hour of rigorous loom band making.

I was unable to create anything due to my lack of dexterity but I was at least able to help with the construction of a very well crafted necklace and bracelet. A sort of collaborative effort!

After we left, the children continued with their new-found skills and were even helping each other build new pieces of jewelry.  

Next time we will have something else fun in store for them...