String Games from Around the World
Title | String Games from Around the World PDF eBook |
Author | Anne Akers Johnson |
Publisher | Klutz |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | Games |
ISBN | 9781570540400 |
Complete, super clear instructions and all you need to bring is ten fingers.
String Games from Around the World with Other Games
Title | String Games from Around the World with Other Games PDF eBook |
Author | Anne Akers Johnson |
Publisher | Turtleback |
Pages | |
Release | 1996-04-01 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780613790338 |
Rather than a cookie-cutter sequel to s Cradle, this full-color, wire-bound book uses photos in combination with a brief description of the culture--all as a means for introducing the instructions to the games themselves. Packaged with one multicolored string loop.
Cat's Cradle & Other Fantastic String Figures
Title | Cat's Cradle & Other Fantastic String Figures PDF eBook |
Author | Elizabeth Encarnacion |
Publisher | Applesauce Press |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2010-02-02 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9781604331059 |
Kids and adults around the world have been playing cat’s cradle and other string games for hundreds of years. Now, instructions to make many of the most popular string pictures are collected in this exciting package that includes a colorful loop of string and a DVD that explains how to form these images from string. The informative book includes: • A brief, entertaining history of string figures • Basic information about how to get started, including how to make your own loop of string, how to use the instructions, and some common starting positions and moves • A progression of popular string figures, from easiest to more difficult, including Cup and Saucer, the Eiffel Tower, a Fishing Spear, Jacob’s Ladder, Lightning, the full Cat’s Cradle series, and several simple but impressive tricks & catches • Step-by-step illustrations
Fun with String
Title | Fun with String PDF eBook |
Author | Joseph Leeming |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 194 |
Release | 1974-01-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 0486230635 |
Over 150 tricks, escapes, dissolving loops; 3- and 4-strand braiding; string figures from around the world. 140 illustrations.
Mindful String Games
Title | Mindful String Games PDF eBook |
Author | Chronicle Books |
Publisher | |
Pages | 78 |
Release | 2020-03-03 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781452179681 |
Relax and find your calm. Move your hands to still your mind. In this meditative take on the traditional game of cat's cradle, players use a looped string to inspire mental calm. The boxed set includes an instruction booklet with dreamy illustrations for 15 string games to play alone or with a friend. - Fans of adult coloring books, desktop Japanese Zen sand gardens, knitting, and other handwork/craft activities that have mindfulness or calming benefits will love this product. It's also a great way to start a meditation practice if traditional meditation hasn't worked for you. - The elegant packaging also makes this a lovely gift for anyone who has nostalgic childhood memories of playing cat's cradle. Includes: - Sturdy looped nylon cord - 88-page instruction booklet with 75+ illustrations, relaxation techniques, and step-by-step instructional text for 15 games, like the Celtic Knot, the Butterfly, the Lizard, the Well, and Three Diamonds
Finger Strings
Title | Finger Strings PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Taylor |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | String figures |
ISBN | 9780863156656 |
Finger string games are a wonderful opportunity for today's children to practice meaningful movement, explore space, interact with others, and exercise their creative spirits. They are also great fun String games can be especially useful to children who struggle at school or are dyslexic, and for those who are learning the concepts of "left and right" and "up and down." Finger Strings contains games that will delight all children, from the very young to those with greater dexterity. Michael Taylor has many years of experience working with children and has shared his string figures at schools and camps throughout the world. Finger Strings contains more than eighty inventive, imaginative string games and stories, all clearly illustrated with step-by-step, color diagrams. This book is designed especially to require minimal page-turning while making string shapes. Ringbound to lie flat. Includes two brightly colored strings to get you started.
String Figures from Around the World
Title | String Figures from Around the World PDF eBook |
Author | Sorena DeWitt |
Publisher | Heian International |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1995-11 |
Genre | String figures |
ISBN | 9780893468279 |
"Children rediscover the joy of patterns from around the world. Join children in playing ""cat's cradle"" with a simple piece of string; learn many new games!"