Connect-a-Stretchy Bands
Our original Stretchy Bands for creative movement come in five different sizes and are a complete circle. The Connect-a-Stretchy Band only comes in one size. However, it features a buckle system that allows you to disconnect the band and use it in a straight line in addition to the circle.
With the buckle system, you can also connect additional Connect-a-Stretchy Bands together. Allowing you to create the size you need for your creative movement activities. This is ideal for those with varying class sizes or for those who like to use different-sized bands with different activities. Rather than purchasing all five Stretchy Band sizes, you can purchase individual Connect-a-Stretchy Bands and connect however many you need together.
Connect-a-Stretchy Band Variations:
- Original Connect-a-Stretchy Band: Has all six colors on one band; red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.
- White Connect-a-Stretchy Band: Created at the request of music teacher, Lena Leon. Not only does it provide another color option for you, but the white band will also “glow in the dark” when used with a black light, like these.Â
- Primary Set of 6 Connect-a-Stretchy Bands: Rather than having the six primary colors all on one band, this set comes with six bands, each with its own individual color.
- Primary Set of 6 Connect-a-Stretchy Bands WITH Hub 12: The same set of six primary colors, plus our hub 12. If you’re interested in purchasing other hub sizes, you can check them out here.
Sizing Guide:
The sizing guide below gives the original Stretchy Band sizes along with the conversion chart for the Connect-a-Stretchy Bands. Determining how many you can fit around a band depends on the age/size of those you have in your creative movement class or session. When we say “people,” we are referring to tweens/teens and adults.
FAQ: Can I do the same creative movement activities with the Connect-a-Stretchy Bands that I can with the original Stretchy Bands?
Absolutely! Even the activities that have you use a Connect-a-Stretchy Band unbuckled and in a straight line can be adapted to use with the original Stretchy Band. The only activities unique to the Connect-a-Stretchy Band are those that incorporate our Hub Connector. Using a hub allows you to turn your Connect-a-Stretchy Bands into an octopus, sun, star, flower, or whatever your imagination comes up with. Learn more about our Hub connectors here. The main benefit of the Connect-a-Stretchy Band is its versatility in sizing; you never know when your class size might change.
A note about the storage bag!
Connect-a-Stretchy Bands will include a storage bag in a size appropriate to fit the total number of bands ordered. For example, a single band will come with a smaller bag to fit that individual band. If you order five bands, you will receive a bag large enough to fit all five bands. If you do order multiple bands and would like more than one bag for storage, please let us know in the order comments, and we will be happy to accommodate you.
Angela @ OMazing Kids –
Love the versatility & quality of construction of the Connect-A-Bands! We recently used the small + medium ones connected in a circle in our therapeutic yoga group at the JD McCarty Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities. The kids LOVED it! Such a fun whole body way to experience group movement. These will be great to use in my work as a SLP to work on size, actions & spatial concepts. Many of my patients have Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder and learn best when tapping into multiple sensory systems. Thanks for blessing me with these to use with our kids <3
Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP, IAYT, RCYP-2
Speech-Language Pathologist
Founder of OMazing Kids, LLC – inclusive wellness activities for kids of all abilities
Radiant Child Yoga Certified – Levels 1 & 2
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Janet –
You are most welcome and I LOVE to hear how they are being used! Thanks for the review.
Cristal –
I recently debuted the NEW Connect-A-Band with a group of musical teachers. I can’t wait to connect 3 X-Large stretchy bands at the local park. What a wonderful community building excersise. Thanks Janet!!!
Enjoy!!!
http://youtu.be/1CVa5XJFEpg
Rachelle Norman (verified owner) –
Having buckles to connect multiple lengths together is absolutely brilliant. I had been hesitant about investing in stretchy bands before, because I knew I would need different lengths for the different group sizes I work with (older adults in music therapy). This allows for the flexibility that I’m always looking for as a music therapist. I’ll be buying a couple more of these soon so I can serve bigger groups!
Ginger (verified owner) –
The Connect-a-Stretchy Band is awesome! The versatility having the buckles is fantastic. My music classes love using it in a large circle or on the hub in various arrangements. THANKS!!!