This busy bag is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who love to lace! This set contains jumbo natural wood beads and a thick and sturdy rope.  Each jumbo bead also has a large lacing hole as well which makes it ideal for the beginner. The thick and sturdy lace makes it easier for young children to hold and lace the beads without the string flopping down! You get 12 large (1"-1 1/4" long by .75"-1" wide) natural wood beads in 4 different colors. The beads are natural bamboo wood painted with non-toxic water based paint. One thick and sturdy hemp rope to lace the beads. What they are learning WHILE having fun: - Hand/Eye coordination and spacial recognition. - Being able to line up the beads and place them on the lace - Fine motor - Practicing using fine motor pincer grasp in order to manipulate the beads. Builds hand muscles and dexterity which are essential for a proper pencil grasp. - Concentration. This activity utilizes several manipulatives for open-ended pretend play so it offers a great opportunity to sit and focus on a task before it is completed. Curious Minds Busy Bags is dedicated to developing original kid-friendly learning activities for children to explore while building essential skills needed for school success. Parents, early childhood teachers and occupational therapists trust my learning activities in their home, school or homeschool classrooms. They are classroom-quality educational toys that promote independent play that builds essential skills. My activities are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers and beneficial for individual who have special needs that need to be developed such as those with autism, sensory processing or dementia. My learning games and sensory toys have been enjoyed by children in daycares, Montessori schools, and early intervention classrooms! These bags contain small parts that may not be appropriate for children under the age of 3. Adult supervision is required. Natural wood eco friendly organic toy.  bamboo beads Montessori