Flowers & the Bee
Thread the beautiful wooden flowers using the bee shaped needle.
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This toy gets children excited and imaginative as they help the funky bee 'fly' through the flowers. They are fascinated because this activity requires concentration as they thread together all the flowers using a needle.
Set includes 5 pairs of wooden flowers, 4 wooden leaves, a wooden bee shaped needle, thread and a detailed instruction manual all packed in a beautiful Skola Doodle box.
Size of threaded pieces lengthwise : 128 cm x 11 cm x 0.8 cm
Once children learn to focus more on objects and improve spatial skills, they are ready to develop their eye-hand coordination. (See How).
The delicate yet simple act of threading involves using both hands simultaneously which leads to enhanced dexterity in children. Moving the hands up and down, and using 2 hands for different actions, also sets a firm base for the writing process. Pairing and threading also help children perform 2 step processes. Threading is an activity that engages children for a long time, helping them build higher concentration levels.
ACTIVITIES
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Threading
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Show the child how to hold the bee with the right hand. Use three fingers- the thumb, index and middle finger. Hold one flower with the left hand. Use the bee needle to thread the flowers together.
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Identical Pairing
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Show how to pair the flowers based on shape and colour
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Memory Games
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Keep one piece of each pair in front of you. Ask the child to keep the other half of the pairs elsewhere. Pick a flower and ask your child to bring its pair.
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