Rainbow String Game, hand dyed in USA. String games are a good workout for the brain. And, they are fun! Many parents carry string games along on trips, to restaurants, and visits with relatives as a way to pass the time and share tricks with their children. Wonderful for older children and adults to teach to younger children. Recommended for ages 5 and up. It can really depend on the child. Most children begin finger strings around 8 years old. 'Finger Strings' book sold separately with endless activities for the advanced string game enthusiast. These are the kind of finger strings used in most of the Waldorf schools; grades 1-5. For years these have been cut, melted and hand-dyed by Sarah's Silks owner's son, Noah, in USA. If they break (from rough yanking) light a candle and burn the ends back together (adults only).