Streamers encourage your child to play actively, increase their quality of movement, and make them want to dance! Some pretend play ideas include waving in the wind, writing letters in the air, pretend fishing, dancing, and more. Open-ended play with Streamers allows children to express their imagination and supports their independence. Nourishing the senses with Streamers adds movement into the play of the child, developing their coordination, proprioception, and gross motor skills. Growing with the child sets our Streamers apart from any other toy, allowing for a limitless range of play possibilities, and years of lasting play value. The Star Streamer is a 16-inch long birch wood wand topped with a decorative wooden bead and an 8-foot long x 1-inch wide Star Silk Streamer. Inspired by nature and made to enhance children’s natural capacity for imaginative play, Sarah’s Silks have been a staple in families’ homes and in Waldorf and Montessori schools all over the world for more than twenty five years. Sarah's Silks' streamers will provide endless hours of active fun for your child. Immediately after opening the streamers, children can wave it into spirals and shapes. They will make up their own movements, jumping, spinning, and twirling. As with all Sarah's Silks' products, this streamer is guaranteed to ignite your child's imagination for creative play. The long silk ribbon allows you to create beautiful designs in the air, often adults find themselves enjoying this toy as well! Our Streamers are also perfect for professional use in dance routines and shows, the colors of the night sky hand-dyed into the silk is sure to enhance any performance. Each Streamer is dyed with non-toxic, eco-friendly dye, 8 feet long with a 16 inch birch wood handle. Safety tested for children ages 3+.