The Threading Shapes and Forms Set by Andre Toys is a vibrant, hands-on educational resource designed to support early childhood development in fine motor control, sequencing, and foundational numeracy. This thoughtfully combined kit includes two engaging components - Threading Shapes and Threading Forms, providing children with varied and meaningful opportunities to explore colours, shapes, and patterns through tactile play.Ideal for early years classrooms, occupational therapy, or home learning, this set helps children build coordination and visual discrimination while encouraging creativity and problem-solving. The open-ended design allows educators to adapt activities based on developmental level, making it perfect for both guided instruction and independent play.Kit Includes: Threading Shapes (ANTO16233)Includes 130 wooden pieces in assorted colours and shapes, 10 durable cords, and 10 thread construction templates. Supports shape recognition, colour sorting, sequencing, and number awareness through guided or open-ended lacing activities. Threading Forms (ANTO16182A)A manipulative board game designed to promote visual perception, shape and colour recognition, and logical thinking. Children thread shapes in sequences or patterns to strengthen fine motor control and pattern-building skills. Kit contents may vary.Educational Benefits: Builds fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination through threading Supports early numeracy and sequencing through structured templates Reinforces shape and colour recognition in a tactile and visual format Encourages logic, planning, and independent problem-solving Classroom Ideas: Use templates for guided threading challenges based on colours or shapes Create free-play threading zones to encourage open-ended creativity Incorporate into maths rotations to introduce patterns, sorting, and counting Pair students to work cooperatively on shared lacing tasks to promote teamwork Safety & Information: Recommended for ages 3+ years Includes wooden shapes, threading cords, and reusable templates Made from child-safe, durable materials suitable for daily classroom use
