Description
M&D's Wooden Stringing Beads are alphatastic!
Wooden Stringing Beads by Melissa; Doug includes wooden letter beads, gorgeous shapes, and brightly coloured laces packed in a handy wooden tray. Everything kids need to make eye-catching bracelets and necklaces. Playing with this string beading set is not only a creative way for kids to learn the alphabet. It strengthens fine motor skills too!
Wooden Stringing Beads Features:
- Perfect for stringing, patterning, and designing activities
- Lots of wooden letter beads and gorgeous shape beads
- Includes over 200x beads and 8x brightly coloured cords
- Stored in a durable, handy wood tray
- Promotes hand-eye coordination and creativity
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Choking Hazard - Small parts
- Approx. product dimension: 0.75" x 9.5" x 11"
- Age 3 years+
Discover Countless Ways To Play
- Give kids one of each letter bead A through Z. Ask them to string the beads in alphabetical order from A to Z.
- Have kids sort the non-alphabet beads by shape. Ask them to count and identify each group of shapes: 12x flowers, 9x fish, 9x teddy bears, 8x hearts, 8x stars, 8x rectangles, 8x butterflies, 6x circles and 4x ovals.
- Have kids sort the non-alphabet beads by colour. Ask them to count and identify each group of colours: 13x pink, 12x green, 9x orange, 9x purple, 8x yellow, 9x rose, 7x turquoise, and 6x blue.
- Have kids sort the letter beads alphabetically. Have them count and identify each group of letters: 12 A, 9 B, 6 C, 6 D, 13 E, 7 F, 6 G, 6 H, 6 I, 4 J, 4 K, 9 L, 9 M, 9 N, 6 O, 6 P, 3 Q, 10 R, 10 S, 7 T, 4 U, 2 V, 4 W, 4 X, 4 Y, 4 Z.
- Create a variety of different patterns using any combination of beads. Have kids replicate each pattern.
- Have kids count the number of laces in the set and identify the colour of each.
- Have kids string the beads in a specific order. Describe each bead by its letter name or shape and colour.
If you LOVE this product, pre-order it with an approx. 2-week lead time from receiving proof of payment. It's worth the wait!
For over 30 years, Melissa; Doug has created beautifully designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products. Today, Melissa; Doug partners proudly with the American Academy of Pediatrics to foster early brain development and help children build essential life skills through play.