{"product_id":"caterpillar-lacing-set","title":"Caterpillar Lacing Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Caterpillar Lacing Set is a fun and engaging activity designed to develop fine motor skills, hand“eye coordination, and concentration. Featuring colourful, chunky caterpillar body pieces with holes, children thread the included laces through each segment to create their own caterpillar designs. The bright colours and playful theme make the activity appealing to young learners, while the lacing action provides an excellent way to strengthen grip and pre-writing skills. Perfect for early years classrooms, therapy settings, or home play, the Caterpillar Lacing Set encourages creativity, problem-solving, and perseverance in a hands-on, interactive way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds fine motor skills and hand strength for early writing readiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances hand“eye coordination through lacing and threading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports colour recognition, sequencing, and pattern-making.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages creativity and imaginative design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in small groups for patterning activities with colours or sequences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporate into maths lessons by counting or sorting body pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclude in a fine motor skills station to support pencil grip development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourage children to invent stories about their caterpillar creations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for ages: 3+ years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes colourful caterpillar body pieces with threading holes and laces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from durable, child-safe materials with smooth finishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to clean and designed for regular classroom use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplies with international toy safety standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42938997145713,"sku":"QGP435","price":84.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/qgp435_caterpillar-lacing-set_v1_1.jpg?v=1768371328","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/caterpillar-lacing-set","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}