Wooden Shoe Lacing Toy - Learn to Tie Shoelaces
This beautifully crafted wooden lacing shoe is a practical life Montessori toy designed to help young children learn how to thread laces and tie knots independently. Made from smooth natural wood with vibrant non-toxic finishes, it transforms a daily routine into an engaging hands-on challenge.
Reference :
REFA034
Practical Life Skills Through Play
Learning to tie shoelaces is an essential milestone in childhood independence. Inspired by Maria Montessori's practical life curriculum, this wooden lacing shoe offers toddlers and preschoolers a relaxed, self-directed way to practise shoe tying without the rush of heading out the door.
Key Developmental Benefits
- Fine Motor Development: Threading laces through eyelets strengthens finger muscles and refines the pincer grasp needed for handwriting.
- Hand-Eye Coordination: Guiding the tip of the lace through each hole requires visual concentration and precise physical control.
- Problem Solving & Independence: Children learn the multi-step sequence of crossing laces, forming loops, and pulling knots tight, building confidence with every success.
- Patience & Focus: Lacing encourages deep concentration as little hands master complex finger movements.
Product Specifications
- Material: High-grade natural wood with a smooth, splinter-free finish
- Finish: Child-safe, non-toxic water-based paint and durable cotton shoelace
- Dimensions: Approx. 18 cm x 10 cm x 7 cm
- Recommended Age: Suitable from 3 years and above
Reference
REFA034
Data sheet
Weight
2D : 45 g / 3D : 100 g
Width
2D : 9 cm / 3D : 6,8 cm
Age
3+
Specific References
EAN13
4020972101525
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