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Cereal Jewelry

Prep Time: 5-15 min

Cereal Jewellery is a fun, hands-on activity that invites children to thread cereal pieces (like O-shaped cereal) onto string or pipe cleaners to make their own edible necklaces or bracelets. It also encourages foods near a child’s face by wearing their creations.

Skills Supported

    Fine Motor

Age Range

2+ Years

Mess Level

Low Medium High

Supervision Level

Light Moderate Close

Things You'll Need

  • O-shaped cereal e.g. Cheerios, Froot Loops
  • Pipe cleaners, yarn, or shoelaces (something sturdy for threading)
  • Optional: tape to secure one end while threading
  • Clean surface or tray for play

Instructions:

  1. Lay out a small pile of cereal on a clean surface.
  2. Tie a knot or tape one end of the string/pipe cleaner to prevent cereal from slipping off.
  3. Show your child how to thread cereal pieces one by one.
  4. Let them create a bracelet, necklace, or just a string of cereal!
  5. When finished, they can wear it, or simply admire their creation.

Tips:

  • Use pipe cleaners for younger children—they’re easier to hold and thread.
  • Encourage pattern-making, color sorting, or counting while threading.
  • If your child isn’t ready to thread, let them explore the cereal by scooping, pouring, or stacking.
  • Supervise closely—cereal can be a choking hazard, especially for children under 3.
  • If using yarn, wrap a small piece of tape around the end to make it easier to thread.