Wooden Threading Cotton Reels

Support creativity, fine motor development, and hands-on exploration with the Freckled Frog Wooden Threading Cotton Reels. This charming set includes 40 solid wood cotton reels, thoughtfully designed for early years threading, stacking, building, and loose parts play. Packaged neatly in a sturdy, reusable wooden storage box, this set provides an inviting and organised resource for young learners. The natural look and feel of the solid wooden reels paired with high-quality tipped threading laces offer endless possibilities for open-ended play, pattern making, and construction challenges.

Threading, stacking, and sorting activities are essential for developing children's fine motor control, hand-eye coordination, and concentration. The versatility of this set also makes it an excellent addition to loose parts exploration, allowing children to create and build freely, encouraging imagination and early mathematical thinking. The Freckled Frog Wooden Threading Cotton Reels set is an essential, versatile resource that supports early fine motor development, creativity, and imaginative construction through playful exploration.

Educational Benefits:

• Enhances fine motor skills and hand strength through threading, stacking, and manipulating reels
• Develops hand-eye coordination and bilateral coordination essential for writing readiness
• Supports creativity and open-ended construction by using reels in imaginative and loose parts play
• Introduces early mathematical concepts such as sorting, sequencing, and patterning

Classroom Ideas:

• Set up a threading station where children create long, colourful patterns using the laces
• Incorporate reels into building activities to design towers, bridges, and artistic sculptures
• Use the reels for colour sorting or pattern-making challenges to explore early maths skills
• Add reels to a loose parts play area to inspire free construction and imaginative scenes

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 18+ months
• Made from solid wood and cotton materials
• Contains 40 x wooden threading reels
• Includes 10 x tipped threading laces (40 cm long)
• Comes in 1 x wooden storage box for easy organisation
• Reels measure 3.5 cm (diameter) x 3.5 cm (height)
• Finished with non-toxic paints and natural materials safe for young children