A vibrant button matching and lacing activity to support fine motor development, color recognition, and early sequencing skills.
Suitable for ages 3+
Product Description
The Button Matching and Lacing Set is a hands-on Practical Life and Sensorial activity designed to strengthen fine motor skills, color recognition, and hand-eye coordination in early learners. Children use laces to thread colorful buttons onto wooden shirt boards, following matching cards or creating their own sequences. This open-ended material encourages independence, visual tracking, and problem-solving, making it a valuable addition to Montessori-inspired learning environments.
Key Features
- Includes 4 wooden shirt boards, 30 colorful buttons, 5 laces, and matching pattern cards
- Supports pincer grip development and bilateral hand coordination
- Reinforces color sorting, sequencing, and early logic
- Encourages independent work and concentration
- Suitable for Montessori Practical Life and Sensorial shelves
Benefits for Children
- Enhances fine motor control through lacing and button manipulation
- Promotes visual discrimination and matching skills
- Builds concentration, patience, and coordination
- Fosters self-correction and confidence in independent tasks
- Strengthens foundational skills for pre-writing and practical dressing
What’s Included
- 4 wooden shirt boards in assorted colors
- 30 wooden buttons in various colors
- 5 child-safe laces with firm tips for threading
- Multiple pattern cards for guided matching
Specifications
- Shirt Board Size: Approx. 15 x 13 cm each
- Material: Solid wood with non-toxic paint
- Recommended Age: 3+ years
- Curriculum Area: Practical Life, Sensorial, Fine Motor Development
How to Use
Present the shirt board with a lace and buttons. Demonstrate threading the buttons in sequence, either matching the pattern card or choosing colors freely. Children improve dexterity, learn to follow patterns, and build confidence as they engage in repeated lacing and sorting activities. Rotate cards to introduce new challenges and visual variations.
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