Threading Fruit and Vegetables

The Threading Fruit and Vegetables set is a colourful, hands-on resource designed to support early fine motor development, patterning, and sequencing skills. Featuring 24 large, beautifully painted wooden fruit and vegetable pieces, this set is perfect for strengthening hand muscles, improving hand-eye coordination, and introducing foundational early maths concepts such as sorting and ordering.

Children can explore a variety of vibrant fruits and vegetables - including red and green apples, yellow pears, orange carrots, purple eggplants, and brown mushrooms - while threading them along a generous 91cm string using a child-friendly wooden needle. A stopper ensures that the pieces stay securely on the string, supporting independent play and success.

Educational Benefits:

• Strengthens fine motor control and pincer grip essential for early writing skills.
• Supports patterning, sequencing, and early maths concepts.
• Enhances hand-eye coordination through lacing activities.
• Promotes language development and food recognition during themed discussions.

Classroom Activity Ideas:

• Create colour or shape-based patterns and challenge children to continue the sequence.
• Sort fruits and vegetables by type, colour, or size before threading.
• Use in a dramatic play area for market or cooking-themed learning.
• Practise counting as children lace each piece onto the string.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 3+ years
• Set includes 24 wooden fruit and vegetable pieces
• String measures 91cm long with a wooden needle and stopper
• Largest piece approx. 11.5cm (carrot), smallest approx. 5cm (apple)
• Made from durable, painted wood for long-lasting use
• Supervision recommended during use