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Melissa & Doug Primary Lacing Beads - Educational Toy With 30 Wooden Beads and 2 Laces - Beads For Toddlers, Fine Motor Skills Lacing Toys For Toddlers And Kids Ages 3+, 8inx8inx2in, Multi

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  • BRIGHTLY COLORED WOODEN BEADS: The Melissa and Doug Primary Lacing Beads set is composed of 30 brightly colored wooden beads in a variety of shapes, 2 colorful laces, and a wooden storage case.
  • EASY TO ASSEMBLE: Our wooden bead play set includes beads in five distinct shapes that are easy for little hands to grasp. The laces are thin enough to allow the beads to fit seamlessly.
  • HELPS DEVELOP STRONG SKILLS: This Melissa and Doug kids beading set helps children develop strong fine motor, cognitive, and visual perception skills, while promoting hand-eye coordination.
  • GIFT FOR AGES 3 TO 5 YEARS: These beads set makes an exceptional gift for kids from 3 to 5 years. Add the Melissa and Doug Lace and Trace activity set to round out the hands-on play experience and give kids another engaging option for screen-free fun.
  • THE GOLD STANDARD IN CHILDHOOD PLAY: For more than 30 years, Melissa and Doug has created beautifully designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products that NBC News called the gold standard in early childhood play.
  • 100percent HAPPINESS GUARANTEE: We design every toy to the highest quality standards, and to nurture minds and hearts. If your child is not inspired, give us a call and we'll make it right. Our phone number is on every product.

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Thirty wooden beads in six vibrant colors and five distinct shapes combine with two extra-long laces to kick off many creative activities. Stringing the easily grasped beads promotes hand-eye coordination as well as fine motor, cognitive, and visual perception skills. This Melissa & Doug beads and laces set allows adults and children to explore multiple playing activities. Parents can ask their child to sort the beads by color, identify each color of bead for the child, and repeat the activity until the child can identify all of the colors independently. Parents can also encourage kids to develop counting skills by asking their child to count the number of beads in each color along with them, repeating the activity until the child has mastered counting one group of beads. The Primary Lacing Beads set makes an exceptional gift for kids from 3 to 5 years. Add the Melissa & Doug Lace & Trace activity set to round out the hands-on play experience and give kids another engaging option for screen-free fun. For more than 30 years, Melissa & Doug has created beautifully designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products that NBC News called “the gold standard in early childhood play.” Today, Melissa & Doug is proudly partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics to foster early brain development and help children build important life skills through play.

From the Manufacturer

From classic wooden toys to crafts, pretend play, and games, Melissa & Doug products provide a launch pad to ignite imagination and a sense of wonder in all children so they can discover themselves, their passions, and their purpose.

Since the company’s founding more than 25 years ago, Melissa & Doug has consistently delivered innovative products that inspire open-ended thinking, encourage kids to see new possibilities, and offer Countless Ways to Play. It’s part of a bigger vision to Take Back Childhood. Because by giving children a true childhood with the space and freedom to explore their world, we give them a path to realizing their full potential!

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Not suitable for children under 36 months


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Countless Ways to Play

From classic wooden toys to realistic pretend play sets, Melissa & Doug products spark imagination and wonder through screen-free, open-ended play! We make well-crafted toys that are developed with care to be passed down from generation to generation or shared family to family. When kids pretend with Melissa & Doug, anything is possible!

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30 Lacing Beads

These 30 wooden lacing beads come in six vibrant colors and five distinct shapes for many fun activities.

2 Colorful Laces

The 2 colorful laces included are thin enough to allow the beads to fit seamlessly.

Easy Storage

Comes in a convenient wooden storage case.

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With more than three decades of experience, we’re a brand you can trust. Our safe and durable toys inspire imaginative play and are designed to stand the test of time and be passed down through generations.

We use wood whenever we can because it’s renewable and durable. To ensure the world has healthy forests AND high-quality wooden toys, we’ve committed to planting 10 million trees by 2030.

100% Screen-Free No screens, no apps, just good wholesome toys for hours of kid-powered fun! Each one of our products is designed to engage children in the joy of imaginative, hands-on play.

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What's in the box

  • 30 wooden beads, 2 lacing cords, storage case
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    4.8 out of 5 stars
    4.8 out of 5
    19,624 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the value, color, and grip of the toy building block. For example, they mention it's a great investment, it teaches fine motor skills at a young age, and it'll help develop eye-hand coordination. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of use.

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    425 customers mention400 positive25 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the toy building blocks. They mention that the pieces are very durable, substantial, and sturdy. The beading strings are long enough good plastic ends to lace the string. They also say that wood toys usually last long and are well made in different shapes. Customers also say the finish on the blocks is quality and that it will last through multiple children. They say it comes in a nice wooden tray.

    "...I will also add that the product is quality value and durability has proven to be flawless this far. The pieces are also larger than I imagined also...." Read more

    "Bright, sturdy. Holes are consistently clean and large enough for the string...." Read more

    "...Will last through multiple children. Comes in a nice wooden tray." Read more

    "...I enjoy purchasing most Melissa and Doug brands because they’re educational. I purchased this for Christmas and came very fast...." Read more

    203 customers mention203 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the motor skills of the toy building blocks. They mention that it teaches fine motor skills at a young age, improves their motor skills, and helps with cognitive skills. It's a wonderful toddler activity for developing eye-hand coordination, and can be used to teach many skills such as color recognition, sort by color, and sort by shape. Customers also say that it's well made, intriguing, and a great practice and skill-building opportunity for any toddler.

    "...Good for developing fine motor skills… when my toddler isn’t trying to toss them into his basketball goal! Lol" Read more

    "Bright colored very large wooden beads to string are a classic preschool toy. Will last through multiple children. Comes in a nice wooden tray." Read more

    "...I noticed it’s helped with his cognitive skills and help encourage creativity...." Read more

    "Helps with fine motor skills" Read more

    124 customers mention124 positive0 negative

    Customers find the colors of the toy building blocks bright and colorful. They also say the primary colors are sturdy and simple. Customers say the tote keeps children engaged with learning colors, shapes, and making patterns. They say it's a great way to teach children both color and shapes at the same time. Customers also say it reinforces counting skills and color recognition.

    "...I will upload pictures soon because this is absolutely an amazing item for teaching so many different ways...." Read more

    "Bright, sturdy. Holes are consistently clean and large enough for the string...." Read more

    "Bright colored very large wooden beads to string are a classic preschool toy. Will last through multiple children. Comes in a nice wooden tray." Read more

    "...Strings the beads, counts them, colors & shapes keeps him engaged . Would recommend!" Read more

    98 customers mention79 positive19 negative

    Customers like the size of the toy building blocks. They say the pieces are larger than expected, great for stringing, and working on coordination and fine motor skills. Some customers also say the beads are bigger than expected and easy to grip. Overall, customers are happy with the size and quality of the product.

    "...The pieces are also larger than I imagined also. Recommendations from our family to yours!" Read more

    "Bright, sturdy. Holes are consistently clean and large enough for the string...." Read more

    "Good size and two strings. My only dislike is that the inside of the pieces are rough and do not slide easily on strings...." Read more

    "...The box they store in is sturdy and everything fits in it nicely. Makes a nice gift as well." Read more

    43 customers mention39 positive4 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the toy building block. They say it is a great investment, and is an affordable set. Customers also mention that the beads are decent quality for the price.

    "...I will also add that the product is quality value and durability has proven to be flawless this far. The pieces are also larger than I imagined also...." Read more

    "Our toddler enjoys trying to fit the beads on the string. Good price too." Read more

    "...Colors match I have a rainbow theme playroom. I think the value is great because more than one child can play." Read more

    "Worth every penny. I do wish it had a top for it but other than that its a 5 star." Read more

    40 customers mention28 positive12 negative

    Customers like the grip of the toy building blocks. They say the blocks are thick and sturdy, making them easy to grasp and hold for small hands. Customers also mention that the blocks can be used to practice dexterity and are perfect for little hands that are just learning. The bright colors and large size make the blocks easy to maneuver.

    "Easy to grasp for small hands. Entertaining. One bead was a little cracked but overall beads of different styles kept toddler busy." Read more

    "I ordered these for my grandchild. The beads are larger and easier for small fingers/hands. Great purchase." Read more

    "...dislike is that the inside of the pieces are rough and do not slide easily on strings...." Read more

    "...The pieces are easy to hold, and colors bright… but there needs to include an “end piece”" Read more

    85 customers mention55 positive30 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the toy building blocks. Some mention that it's simple, durable, and fun for the kids, while others say that it is difficult to manage, thread the string through, and guide the string.

    "Good size and two strings. My only dislike is that the inside of the pieces are rough and do not slide easily on strings...." Read more

    "...He loves these things they come with several shoe string type laces but we use these to stack and also to play on a pencil to help work with his..." Read more

    "...ends on the ones that came with this have come off making it hard to thread. Also, my son still loves playing with them a year later. He is now 3...." Read more

    "Melissa and Doug is awesome. We love the simplicity of their toys. And how it helps occupy our kids. No Wi-Fi required." Read more

    39 customers mention10 positive29 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the holes in the beads. They mention that the center holes are rough and the blocks don't glide on. Some customers also mention that some of the holes have small wood splinters. They also say that the holes are too big in the blocks and that little fingers can get stuck in them.

    "...However there is an issue - the holes are too small so baby's fingers can stuck there easily...." Read more

    "...While the holes are large and could fit a toddler finger, they really shouldn't be unsupervised with this toy anyway and I haven't had any problem..." Read more

    "...and the hole in the middle is just the right size...." Read more

    "...My only criticism is that the holes in the beads are a little rough (not sanded well), which means that the bead sometimes does not slide easily..." Read more

    My baby loves this toy
    4 Stars
    My baby loves this toy
    My little one enjoys stringing beads and likes my husband and I to encourage her to play. Wood toys usually last long I think. This one is not perfect though, I found two beads have defections. Check before giving them to baby.
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