Button & Bobbins Lacing Set 256pce

Thread, build and create with the Teachables Button & Bobbins Lacing Set - 256pce, a vibrant resource that brings together a delightful mix of buttons, bobbins and headers for hands-on play. Designed to inspire open-ended exploration and fine motor development, this set offers children countless opportunities to sort, lace and design using a variety of tactile pieces. Ideal for early learning settings, all components store neatly in a durable, stackable deluxe container - ready to grab and go for creative classroom use.

With 180 buttons, 48 bobbins, 12 headers and 16 laces included, children can construct unique patterns, build threading sequences or explore loose parts play. The different shapes and sizes challenge coordination and promote the strengthening of small muscles. This engaging lacing activity also supports early problem-solving as children learn to thread and connect elements in creative ways.

Whether used independently or in small group activities, this versatile resource enriches learning through imaginative, fine motor, and sensory play.

Educational Benefits:

• Develops fine motor strength, dexterity, and bilateral coordination through threading.
• Enhances early mathematical understanding through sorting, matching, and sequencing.
• Encourages creative and tactile exploration with various textures and shapes.
• Builds focus, persistence, and spatial awareness during construction and patterning.

Classroom & Play Activity Ideas:

• Challenge children to lace patterns alternating between buttons and bobbins.
• Create colour or shape-based sorting trays for classification games.
• Use headers as base points for threading stories or creative designs.
• Introduce timed threading games to encourage quick thinking and concentration.

Product Details:

• Age suitability: 3+ years
• Bobbin dimensions: 2.5(L) x 2.5(H) cm
• Container size: 29.5(L) x 14.5(H) x 17.5(W) cm
• Includes: 180 buttons, 48 bobbins, 12 headers, 16 laces, stackable container
• Safety: Made from non-toxic materials, safe for early childhood environments

Part of the Teachables range from MTA, this comprehensive set blends developmental learning with play-based engagement, making it an ideal addition to any early childhood education toolkit.