★★★★★
Fun and educational
My little one enjoys this activity, and it's great for development.
Melissa & Doug
Lacing Beads
$24.99
● In stock
- Enhances counting and shape recognition
- Develops fine motor skills and dexterity
- Encourages creative design and play
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About this item
You can count on the Melissa & Doug Lacing Beads set to make a bold statement! The dramatic beads feature a variety of shapes, bold colors, and two extra-long laces, making stringing beads extra special. The shapes are designed for little hands to grasp, and the laces are thin enough to allow the beads to slide easily. Twenty-seven hand-painted wooden beads feature the numbers one to ten as numerals, and as countable dots to add counting fun to this lacing activity. It lets kids practice counting, shape recognition, hand-eye coordination, fine-motor skills, and creative expression. The set allows adults and children to explore multiple playing activities together. Parents or grown-up kids can ask the child to sort the beads by color, identify each color for the child, and repeat the activity until the child can identify all the colors independently. Parents can also encourage beginning counting skills by asking the child to count the number of beads of each color with them and repeat the activity until the child has mastered counting one group of beads. The set is an exceptional gift for kids ages three and older for hands-on, screen-free play.
Specifications
| Material | Wood |
|---|---|
| Age Range | 3+ years |
| Dimensions | Beads: 1-1.5 in (2.5-3.8 cm) diameter |
| Activity Type | Lacing, Counting, Shape recognition |
| Special Features | 27 hand-painted beads, Numbers 1-10, Variety of shapes, 2 extra-long laces |
| Skill Development | Counting, Shape recognition, Hand-eye coordination, Fine motor skills, Creative expression |
Customer reviews
What customers say: This lacing beads set is praised for engaging young children, developing fine motor skills and number recognition with its sturdy, colorful beads. Some users noted concerns about the durability of the paint and laces.
★★☆☆☆
Laces are fraying quickly
The beads are colorful and well-sized for my son. But the laces, despite being extra-long, started to fray at the ends after just a few play sessions. This makes it difficult for him to push them through the bead holes and is frustrating for him.
★★★★★
Great for fine motor skills
My three-year-old absolutely loves this lacing set. The beads are chunky and easy for her to grip, and the numbers have been a fun way to practice counting. It's been wonderful for her hand-eye coordination.
★★★☆☆
Beads are great, laces less so
The wooden beads are chunky, colorful, and feel well-made. My toddler enjoys handling them. The main issue is that the laces are a bit too soft and easily bend, making it tricky for smaller kids to push through the holes without assistance.
★★★★★
Perfect for preschoolers
Bought these for my niece, who is three, and she instantly took to them. She enjoys sorting by color and shape, and we've been working on her counting. The laces are sturdy and easy for her to manipulate.