Jumbo Weaving Frames Set by Guidecraft is an oversized, colorful weaving activity toy. Set includes 3 large geometric weaving boards (Circle, Triangle, and Square) with inset strings, textured multi-colored ribbons for weaving, and 15 weaving creativity guides. Children can start simply by learning the fine motor skill of weaving. For some kids learning the skill of moving the ribbon over and under the strings inset into the chunky wooden frames will be enough of a challenge for their developing manual dexterity and eye hand coordination. Once a child has mastered the simple concepts required for the task of weaving, they can advance to more complex experimentation with layering, patterns, emotional expression, and abstract pictures and designs. Creativity guides are included to aid the teacher in fun classroom activities. Suggestions are offered that will bring problem solving and visual processing (the ability to see a pattern and then perform the fine motor skills required to create the pattern that is seen) into the activity. Jumbo Weaving Frames Set provides the materials for a great small group activity which can inspire interactive language use and group problem solving.

The chunky wooden frames of this Weaving Set have reinforced corners for added durability needed especially in early childhood classroom environments. Triangle measures approx. 16in.W x 14in.H x 1.25in.D (40.6x35.6x3.2cm). Square measures approx. 14in.W x 14in.H x 1.25in.D (35.6x35.6x3.2cm). Circle measures approx. 13in.Dia. x 1.25in.D(33cm Diax3.2cmD). These manipulatives are easy for little hands to grasp. They help to develop fine motor skills including manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination, visual-spatial awareness and cognitive skills including problem solving and sequencing. Textured ribbons provide an opportunity for unique tactile (touch) exploration. Suggested Age: 3+.

Jumbo Weaving Frames promote:

Cognitive Development: The imagination will be stretched to create all kinds of designs. Problem solving and sequencing will be addressed as children use their visual-spatial awareness to recreate patterns from the weaving creativity guides.

Fine Motor Development: Engaging manual dexterity using both hands together is a very important milestone in early childhood. Manipulatives that are easy to grasp are a great place to start. Eye hand coordination is practiced.

Social Development: The set provides all the materials necessary for a small group activity that can inspire interactive language and group problem solving.

Sensory Development: Activities that provide opportunities to explore different textures are great for learning sensory attributes of touch such as smooth and rough. For children who experience sensory aversions, experience with different textures can help build tolerance widening their scope of ability to engage with different materials.