{"product_id":"montessori-wooden-fruit-lacing-toy","title":"Montessori Wooden Fruit Lacing Toy","description":"\u003cp\u003eFour wooden fruits, four laces and a lot of quiet concentration. This \u003cstrong\u003eMontessori wooden fruit lacing toy\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHY KIDS LOVE THIS FRUIT LACING TOY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 fruits to thread:\u003c\/strong\u003e the apple, pear, pineapple and watermelon each have their own pattern of holes, so there is always a new path to try.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine motor practice:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalm, focused play:\u003c\/strong\u003e threading hole by hole is slow, absorbing work, and children can see exactly how far they have got.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy-grip wooden needle:\u003c\/strong\u003e the needle end is thick enough for small fingers to hold and push through each hole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors and words:\u003c\/strong\u003e four bright, familiar fruits give you plenty to name and talk about together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for travel:\u003c\/strong\u003e the flat boards and soft laces pack into a bag for car journeys, cafés and waiting rooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHOW TO PLAY WITH IT AT HOME\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn and out:\u003c\/strong\u003e go down through one hole and up through the next, all the way around.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopy my path:\u003c\/strong\u003e thread a short route on one fruit and ask your child to make the same one on another.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCount the holes:\u003c\/strong\u003e count out loud together as each hole is threaded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit talk:\u003c\/strong\u003e name the fruit and its color, and chat about when you last ate one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWOODEN FRUIT LACING TOY FAQS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat age is this lacing toy for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou get 4 wooden fruit boards (apple, pear, pineapple and watermelon) and 4 laces, each with a wooden needle and a wooden bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for car journeys?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWipe the boards with a slightly damp cloth and dry them straight away. Avoid soaking the wood in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Montessori Wooden Fruit Lacing Toy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 wooden fruit boards and 4 laces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoard size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 4.1\" to 7\" (10.4cm to 17.7cm) across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wooden boards and needles, cord laces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains small parts and long cords. Not for children under 3 years. Adult supervision required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more? Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-montessori-toys-for-3-year-olds\"\u003eMontessori toys for 3 year olds\u003c\/a\u003e, or find more hands-on activities in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/busy-boards\"\u003ebusy boards and busy toys\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montessori Toys ","offers":[{"title":"4-Piece Set","offer_id":67983213756691,"sku":"14:200006155#4pcs box","price":27.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/6238\/5427\/files\/wooden-apple-lacing-board-with-fruit-set.webp?v=1794269998","url":"https:\/\/www.montessoritrove.com\/products\/montessori-wooden-fruit-lacing-toy","provider":"Montessori Toys ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}