• String or Yarn • Scissors • Tape • Tubular Pasta (Rigatoni Works Best) • Snack size ziplock bags • Paper • Food coloring

1. Cut string 2.5 feet long 2. Wrap tape around one end (This makes it easier for children to string and helps avoid it from fraying. Make the taped part just longer then the noodle length or else it’s too limp to string.) 3. Print off the information page (page 4), cut out the slips of paper 4. With pasta, you can dye it so it is more colorful. There are many different ways you can do it, but here is an example: http://www.cbc.ca/parents/play/view/ play_date_idea_pasta_necklaces 5. Make sure pasta has completely dried before moving onto step 6. 6. Place one slip of paper, one string and pasta in ziplock bags and close (Put enough pasta in for children to cover about ½ the necklace)

If you have any questions, call or email Jodi at 435-215-8074; [email protected].

Please mail or deliver by September 30, 2021 to United Way of Utah County (148 North 100 West, Provo, UT). Open during regular business hours.

Please print off the Volunteer Sheet (third page) and return it with items made and donated.

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