String Games and String Figures
My daughter and her friends are having fantastic fun doing string games (also known as string figures) which seems to be the latest craze at school. Although I had a vague recollection of performing things like the Cat's Cradle and Jacobs Ladder myself in the school yard I did not feel equipped to deal with the inevitable queries for help. This lens is for all you parents who need to brush up on your skills and any budding enthusiasts.
Below are the best resources I found to set you on your way. Our string has been with us in cars and on planes to a large number of destinations because of its obvious portability attractions. String games/string figures are best suited for kids age 6 and up.
String Games and String Figures on Flickr
Websites Showing How To Perform String Games and String Figures
- WWW Collection of Favourite String Figures
- With many figures to choose from, this site also has video clips available and an ability to add to the collection any new figures you may find elsewhere.
- World - Wide Webs, String Figures from around the World
- Site by the author of String Games, Richard Darsie, listed in the book section. This is a high content site with instructions for easy to very hard figures.
- Two Person String Game
- Really good instructions on how to do cat's cradle with two people. Great to do with friends!
Associations
- International String Figure Association
- Become a member. The Association produces publcations, has infromation on gatherings and links to an e-mail discussion group.
The Best String Games Books on Amazon
String Games from Around the World (Klutz) by Anne Akers Johnson
String Games from Klutz features 7 string games, introduced by 7 real kids. Includes an 80-page, full color book to explain the games and a tie-dyed string loop with which to play!1 point
String figures on YouTube
Where To Buy Strings Online
- Klutz String
- Tie-dyed yarns from Klutz. You get one of these free with the books Cat's Cradle and String Games from around the World
- Strings from String Figure Store
- Many colours and lengths to choose from.
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VegeSoup
Excellent lens. 5-star for you. Posted July 17, 2008 |
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MagicMummy
My daughter loves this site and I was so pleased to find something else that is traditional, fun and creative in the way of toys for kids! Great job, very entertaining and inspiring. Thankyou! I have given you a big arrow at: www.squidoo.com/toptenkidstoys - Posted July 15, 2008 |
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Joan4
Fun lens! Great to have all these on one page. I remember well doing the "seesaw" trick as a child! Posted July 14, 2008 |
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Shoukei
This lens is awesome. I've looked everywhere for websites that teach string figures and stuff. Thanks glossym. Posted July 07, 2008 |
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lifelongfitness
cool lens :) I remember doing this when I was younger 5* Posted July 03, 2008 |