Buckle, Lace & Tie Dressing Frames Set of 3

Build essential self-help and fine motor skills with the Lakeshore Buckle, Lace & Tie Dressing Frames Set of 3. These durable, child-friendly frames offer hands-on practice for dressing tasks that children often find tricky - such as buckling, lacing, and tying. With their solid hardwood construction and thickly padded, double-sewn fabric covers, these frames are designed for long-lasting classroom use and are ideal for developing independence in a fun and practical way.

Each lightweight frame invites children aged 3 years and up to practise real-life fastening skills in a controlled, approachable format. From threading shoelaces and tying bows to fastening buckles, children build strength, coordination, and confidence. Perfect for early years classrooms, therapy settings, or at-home learning, this set supports foundational fine motor control that underpins writing, self-care, and creative play.

Educational Benefits:

• Develops fine motor strength, coordination, and finger dexterity
• Builds independence in everyday dressing and self-care routines
• Enhances concentration, sequencing, and hand-eye coordination
• Provides sensory and tactile learning through real-world fastenings

Classroom & Play Activity Ideas:

• Life Skills Centre: Incorporate the frames into a practical life station where children practise dressing routines
• Occupational Therapy Support: Use one-on-one to support children who need extra help with self-help tasks
• Transition Practice: Use before outdoor time or home time to reinforce real dressing connections
• Peer Learning: Pair students so one can demonstrate and guide the other in buckling or tying

Product Details:

• Suitable for ages 3+ years
• Set includes 3 dressing frames: buckle, lace, and tie
• Frame dimensions: 23 x 28 cm
• Solid hardwood frames with padded, double-sewn fabric covers
• Comes in a durable vinyl pouch for easy storage

The Lakeshore Buckle, Lace & Tie Dressing Frames Set of 3 is a hands-on, effective tool for teaching children key dressing skills and boosting their fine motor development - essential for writing, manipulating tools, and everyday independence.