1-20 Lacing Snakes

The 1-20 Lacing Snakes set combines early numeracy learning with fine motor skill development through engaging threading activities. This set includes five snake heads and twenty chunky number beads, each numbered from 1 to 20, with colours cycling every five beads to visually reinforce number patterns. The beads are designed to easily thread onto the included laces, which measure 80 cm each, encouraging children to practise counting, number sequencing, and pattern recognition in a tactile, interactive manner. The large size of the snake heads (4 x 4.5 x 2 cm) and body segments (3 x 3 x 2 cm) makes this resource suitable and appealing for young learners. The set is perfect for use in classrooms or at home to enhance early mathematical skills while supporting hand-eye coordination and dexterity.

Educational Benefits:

• Reinforces counting and number sequencing from 1 to 20.
• Supports recognition of number patterns through colour coding.
• Promotes fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination through lacing.
• Encourages concentration and patience during threading activities.

Classroom Ideas:

• Guide children to thread number beads in order, identifying missing numbers.
• Use colour patterns on beads to introduce skip counting and patterning.
• Challenge students to create snakes backwards to practice reverse counting.
• Incorporate lacing snakes into maths rotations for small group activities.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for early learners
• Includes 5 snake heads (4 x 4.5 x 2 cm), 20 body segment beads (3 x 3 x 2 cm), and 5 laces (80 cm each)
• Colours repeat every 5 beads to assist pattern recognition