Description

Threading; or stringing beads; is not just a “toy” for young children.   By practicing this skill, with the Threading Small Beads – 60gm, they learn muscle control, develop concentration and focus, and furthermore, develop strong fine motor muscles in their hands.  Indirectly, this develops good muscle control to hold a pen and pencil correctly, which encourages and improves their confidence to write.

The pen is in the image, to illustrate the size of the package.

Indirectly, the Child improves other skills

• the development of concentration, and focus
• building their confidence, through developing a practical skill
• refining their dexterity, and hand-eye coordination
• receiving an introduction to colour identification, and building patterns

Contents of the Threading Small Beads

• approximately ±20 small beads
  • in a variety of shapes
  • 4 laces
• the beads, laces, and shapes all come in a range of colours
  • red
  • blue
  • pink
  • yellow
  • orange
  • purple
• the colours of the shapes and laces may vary, according to the stock available

Related Products

• Cubes on Vertical Dowels – introduces the Child to colour and size sequencing
• Threading Large Beads
• Lacing Dressing Frame – provides a practical life application for lacing
• Patterns Activity – virtually every activity in life has some form of pattern, that needs to be defined.  This activity introduces the Child to patterns.

Further Reading and Resources

1. Montessori Threading for Toddlers 1 – 3 by Emmeric du Preez of A Modern Approach

2. Toddler Bead Threading by Nicole of the Kavanaugh Report