Manipulatives > Stringing & Threading
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Jumbo Lacing ShapesTwelve different shapes in six colors and a heavy 28" cord. Some children find these thin shapes easier to lace than thick beads. Less distance through which to push the cord may lead to success for beginning stringers. US$13 |
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Jumbo Lacing BeadsNine jumbo lacing beads in 6 shapes and colors. Includes 28" heavy cord. Beads measure 1 1/2" in diameter and are 2" in length. The variety of colors, shapes and textures provide opportunity to explore the similarities and differences. Adult interaction comes in when making a game of rolling beads back and forth between participants, and sharing the names and words that correspond with the shapes and textures. US$13 |
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Fun ButtonsFifty brightly colored plastic buttons with serrated rims for easy stacking. Five different hole patterns for lacing onto chunky cord. Sort by color or number of holes and use for counting. US$10 |
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Sew 'n SewEasy to hold wooden stitching block, Sew 'n Sew develops eye/hand coordination as a child guides the wooden needle through holes in the block. Thinking and problem solving come into play when she runs out of cord and has to unthread the block. More challenging than lacing shapes. Most people, adults and children alike, find this a soothing activity. US$7.50 |
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Wood Lacing SneakerThis sturdy wooden high-top sneaker with large eyelets makes learning to lace and tie easy and fun. Sneaker measures 8" x 5" x 3 3/4". Place sneaker facing away from child to reflect natural placement of shoes on feet. US$12 |
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Wikki StixBright and colorful, nontoxic Wikki Stix bend easily enabling child to create pictures, even stand-up flexible figures. Reusable. Available in package of 48 Wikki Stix in assorted primary or neon colors. Offers thousands of possibilities, from art to math. Some children dislike feel of waxed string. Using Wikki Stix to outline shapes allows blind or visually impaired children to participate in activities such as coloring that sighted peers enjoy. US$6 |
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Wikki Stix Basic ShapesFun hands-on way to learn ten basic shapes. Includes ten design cards, two extra work boards, 72 nontoxic Wikki Stix, and a foldout sheet showing ways to combine shapes. US$11 |
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Tactile Snap BeadsSixteen multicolored tactile snap beads enhance color and shape discrimination, motor skills, and eye/hand coordination. US$20 |
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Wikki Stix Activity SetParents' Choice Classic Award Winner contains 84 nontoxic Wikki Stix in 16 colors and two sizes, multi-use 9" x 12" playboard, eight page idea booklet, and handy re-closeable storage bag. White board provides high contrast play surface, an asset to low vision children. US$17 |
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