Lacing boards are a great way to encourage children to develop their fine motor skills by making practice fun and engaging and to help them meet this developmental milestone.
These Australian animal themed boards are also a great way for kids to become familiar with recognising and naming Australian animals.
Why is learning to use lacing boards good for children?
Lacing activities assist children in developing their fine motor skills that assist in shoe lace tying, sewing, using zippers and encourages pincer grip for pencil holding.
Not only will lacing encourage fine motor skills, it also develops bilateral coordination, motor planning and visual perception skills.
Bilateral coordination is a skill that is essential for a child to be able to successfully coordinate movements and activities using both sides of their body. Using two hands together in an activity requires the integration of both the left and right hemispheres of the brain.
What skills are developed?
- Encourages fine and gross motor skills
- Helps develop bilateral coordination
- Improves hand-eye coordination
- Increases confidence
- Encourages visual perception
- Increases attention span
- Encourages focus and concentration
Recommended 3yrs +
Includes:
- Handmade wooden board approx. 18 x 21 cm
- Handmade thread and wooden needle
Our Koala Lacing Board is made from raw 3mm plywood.
Australian Made And Owned product.
