Hand holding the wooden apple lacing board above the watermelon, pineapple and pear boards
Step-by-step photos of hands threading the wooden needle and lace through the pineapple lacing board
Wooden pear lacing board with its blue lace, wooden bead and green wooden needle
Montessori wooden fruit lacing toy with pear, apple, watermelon and pineapple boards threaded with blue laces
Four wooden fruit threading boards, pineapple, watermelon, apple and pear, each laced with a blue cord
Close-up of the stacked wooden fruit lacing boards showing the smooth edges and threading holes
Wooden fruit lacing board sizes: watermelon 17cm wide, pear 17.4cm tall, pineapple 17.7cm tall and apple 14.6cm tall
Wooden apple lacing board with its blue lace, wooden bead and green wooden needle
Wooden watermelon lacing board with its blue lace, wooden bead and green wooden needle
Wooden pineapple lacing board with its blue lace, wooden bead and green wooden needle
Wooden fruit lacing toy set with caterpillar needles in front of its picture box
Hand holding the wooden apple lacing board above the watermelon, pineapple and pear boards
Step-by-step photos of hands threading the wooden needle and lace through the pineapple lacing board
Wooden pear lacing board with its blue lace, wooden bead and green wooden needle
Montessori wooden fruit lacing toy with pear, apple, watermelon and pineapple boards threaded with blue laces
Four wooden fruit threading boards, pineapple, watermelon, apple and pear, each laced with a blue cord
Close-up of the stacked wooden fruit lacing boards showing the smooth edges and threading holes
Wooden fruit lacing board sizes: watermelon 17cm wide, pear 17.4cm tall, pineapple 17.7cm tall and apple 14.6cm tall
Wooden apple lacing board with its blue lace, wooden bead and green wooden needle
Wooden watermelon lacing board with its blue lace, wooden bead and green wooden needle
Wooden pineapple lacing board with its blue lace, wooden bead and green wooden needle
Wooden fruit lacing toy set with caterpillar needles in front of its picture box
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Montessori Wooden Fruit Lacing Toy

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Four wooden fruits, four laces and a lot of quiet concentration. This Montessori wooden fruit lacing toy gives children aged 3 and up an apple, a pear, a pineapple and a watermelon to thread, one hole at a time. Each lace has a chunky wooden needle at one end and a wooden bead at the other, so it doesn't slip straight through. There are no batteries, sounds or screens, just a simple hands-on job that keeps little hands busy at home or on the go.

WHY KIDS LOVE THIS FRUIT LACING TOY

  • 4 fruits to thread: the apple, pear, pineapple and watermelon each have their own pattern of holes, so there is always a new path to try.
  • Fine motor practice: holding the board in one hand and guiding the lace with the other builds the pincer grip and two-handed coordination children later need for buttons, zips and pencils.
  • Calm, focused play: threading hole by hole is slow, absorbing work, and children can see exactly how far they have got.
  • Easy-grip wooden needle: the needle end is thick enough for small fingers to hold and push through each hole.
  • Colors and words: four bright, familiar fruits give you plenty to name and talk about together.
  • Good for travel: the flat boards and soft laces pack into a bag for car journeys, cafés and waiting rooms.

HOW TO PLAY WITH IT AT HOME

In a Montessori play space, less is more. Put one fruit and one lace on a small tray, thread two or three holes yourself slowly and without talking, then hand it over. Don't worry if the first attempts look messy. Once your child has the idea, try these:

  • In and out: go down through one hole and up through the next, all the way around.
  • Copy my path: thread a short route on one fruit and ask your child to make the same one on another.
  • Count the holes: count out loud together as each hole is threaded.
  • Fruit talk: name the fruit and its color, and chat about when you last ate one.

WOODEN FRUIT LACING TOY FAQS

What age is this lacing toy for?
It is for children aged 3 and up, and works well through the preschool years. The laces are long cords with small wooden pieces on the ends, so it is not suitable for babies or for children who still put toys in their mouth. Supervise play and put the laces away afterward.

What is included?
You get 4 wooden fruit boards (apple, pear, pineapple and watermelon) and 4 laces, each with a wooden needle and a wooden bead.

Is it good for car journeys?
Yes. There are no loose small pieces to lose, nothing to plug in and no noise, which makes it an easy toy to bring along. Keep it to supervised play while travelling.

How do I clean it?
Wipe the boards with a slightly damp cloth and dry them straight away. Avoid soaking the wood in water.

PRODUCT DETAILS:

  • Type: Montessori Wooden Fruit Lacing Toy
  • Age: 3+ years
  • Includes: 4 wooden fruit boards and 4 laces
  • Board size: approx. 4.1" to 7" (10.4cm to 17.7cm) across
  • Material: Wooden boards and needles, cord laces
  • Warning: Contains small parts and long cords. Not for children under 3 years. Adult supervision required.

Looking for more? Browse our Montessori toys for 3 year olds, or find more hands-on activities in our busy boards and busy toys collection.

Four wooden fruit threading boards, pineapple, watermelon, apple and pear, each laced with a blue cord
Four fruits, four laces
A hungry caterpillar for every fruit

There's an apple, a pear, a pineapple and a watermelon, each cut from smooth painted wood and dotted with holes. Every fruit comes with its own lace, with a little green caterpillar needle at one end and a wooden bead at the other. Your child sends the caterpillar munching in and out of the fruit, and the bead stops the lace from slipping straight through.

Small hands, big skills

Holding the board steady with one hand while guiding the caterpillar with the other is real work for little fingers. It strengthens the pincer grip and two-handed coordination children later need for buttons, zips and pencils. The slow, hole-by-hole rhythm also helps them settle and concentrate, and they can see exactly how far they have got.

Step-by-step photos of hands threading the wooden needle and lace through the pineapple lacing board
Hand holding the wooden apple lacing board above the watermelon, pineapple and pear boards
Set it up at home in a minute

Put one fruit and one lace on a small tray, thread two or three holes slowly yourself, then hand it over. Count the holes together, copy a short path, or name each fruit and its color as you go. The flat boards also pack easily for car journeys. For ages 3 and up. The laces are long cords with small wooden ends, so keep it for supervised play and put the laces away afterward.

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