Montessori Toys for Toddlers I Lacing Beads with Numbers I Developmental and Fine Motor Skills Toy

DEVELOPMENTAL and LEARNING TOY This versatile wooden lacing toy will support your child through years of PLAY-BASED LEARNING. By threading the wooden discs using the lace cord, young kids can first support FINE MOTOR SKILLS and DEVELOPMENT and help build FOCUS and PATIENCE. As they get older they can practice sorting the numbers, counting, stacking, patterning, categorizing, eventually building, and all open-ended play activities. SUPPORT TO MAKE MATH CONCEPTS MORE TANGIBLE By age 4 many children are ready to learn numbers and concepts like addition and subtraction, quantities, measures, proportions, comparisons (such as smaller than, longer than) sequences and progressions. All these concepts can be practiced with this lacing toy. SIMPLE YET INFINITE PLAY POSSIBILITIES Mixing this lacing toy up with other stem toys offers more imaginative possibilities to encourage organic learning. Designed in New York and lovingly handmade in China by moms. Age: 18m+ Materials: Beautifully crafted of responsibly sourced, smoothly sanded 20-piece beechwood block set and 100% cotton lacing cord. Finish: This toy is unburnished so its lovely, natural patina will show and change over time. The grain and different shades of beechwood will show through, bringing children into closer contact with nature. Apply a natural oil or beeswax if you desire a more standard finish. Details: Set includes 20 pieces + 1 wood needle and one 40-inch long cotton lace in natural color. The whole set is conveniently packed in a natural cotton bag for storage. Care: Wipe with a damp cloth and dry immediately.