Acorn to Oak Large Wood Lacing Beads for Toddlers, Montessori Preschool Toys, Lacing Toys for 3 Year olds, Learning & Education, Montessori Toys for 3 Year Old Preschool Learning Activities

Montessori lacing toy for toddlers - your set includes 12 large wood lacing beads & a lacing string with wood needle. The set comes in a cotton drawstring bag to keep all the pieces together. Educational lacing beads not only promote fine motor skills but also toddler and preschool development of hand-eye coordination, visual perception, and bilateral coordination (using both hands working together). Ages 3 and up due to small parts. Toddler activities should always be monitored by an actively participating adult. Wood lacing beads are classic toy that allow your child to develop essential fine motor skills through play. Our Montessori wood lacing beads are designed for little learners that have not yet developed their pincher grasp to the point of holding a little thread. Each set includes 8 different shapes for little ones to learn, stack, count, add and subtract. This set has 1 string connected to a wood needle. Each of the 12 beads have a large hole to fit the needle through; setting them up for success not frustration. - This activity will strengthen fingers improving fine motor skills. Fine motor toys strengthen hands allowing toddlers to do more things independently - Develop the ability to use both hands together to accomplish a goal - Build confidence in their ability to do things independently providing a boost to self-esteem and a willingness to try new activities. Handmade wooden beads are a perfect educational toy. All of the pieces have been sanded smooth and finished with linseed oil then allowed to cure for at least a month. This keeps the wood soft and smooth for little hands. The set comes in a cotton drawstring bag for easy clean-up and storage. Each bead is at least 1" wide so this set is not appropriate for little ones still exploring orally. As always, use only under actively participating adult supervision only. SMALL PIECES - possible choking hazard - Ages 3+ perfect preschool toy, toddler busy bag, preschool busy bag