Three Panel Weaving Frame

The Three Panel Weaving Frame is a versatile and engaging open-ended resource that encourages children to explore creativity, fine motor development, and imaginative expression. Featuring a wooden frame and sturdy metal wire mesh, this weaving frame allows children to experiment with a range of natural and textured materials including leaves, ribbons, fabric, and paper. The three connected panels are easily assembled and can be laid flat, creating a tactile and visual surface for weaving activities. The thick mesh features 3cm holes, providing the ideal scale for early learners to practise hand-eye coordination, bilateral movement, and control.:

As children weave, twist, and thread different materials through the mesh, they refine motor skills and engage in inquiry-based learning. The act of selecting materials and planning patterns promotes decision-making and design thinking. Beyond its motor and cognitive benefits, this frame also supports dramatic play as children integrate it into their pretend play worlds. Made from FSC-certified timber, the Three Panel Weaving Frame supports environmentally responsible practices in the classroom while offering a durable, reusable learning tool that enriches early years environments with creative, hands-on exploration.

Educational Benefits

• Strengthens fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination through tactile engagement
• Encourages creativity, experimentation, and early design thinking
• Supports sensory exploration and material awareness through diverse weaving options
• Enhances communication and collaborative learning when used in small group settings

Classroom Ideas

• Create seasonal weaving displays using leaves, bark, petals or natural fibres to reflect nature-based learning
• Incorporate ribbons and coloured yarn to introduce patterns, textures, and basic colour theory
• Use as a storytelling backdrop where children weave objects or fabric pieces related to narratives or themes
• Facilitate group projects where children co-create a weaving filled with classroom messages or drawings

Safety & Information

• Not suitable for children under 3 years
• Each panel measures 27cm (W) x 32cm (H); wire panel: 17.5cm (W) x 22.5cm (H)
• Assembled length (laid flat): 81cm
• Made from FSC-certified timber with sturdy metal wire mesh
• Assembly required; indoor use recommended