By Zoey on August 3rd, 2017
These colorful lacing apples are the perfect table top activity for fall. They keep my preschoolers happily amused, and help to improve fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. They also increase their ability to concentrate. While supervising this activity, put an emphasis on the in and out motion, and encourage proper hole placement for the shoe lace. Some children will pick this concept up quickly, while others will simply want to lace it their way.
Materials Used:
– Foam sheets
– Shoe laces
– Hole punch
– Our free apple template
By Gigi on April 4th, 2017
These free Easter egg lacing cards are an excellent way for preschoolers to build fine motor skills and strengthen eye-hand coordination. When working with beginner lacers, it’s important to emphasize the in and out motion. I have my children say this along with me:
“Hello neighbor, goodbye neighbor, hello neighbor, goodbye neighbor..”
As the children work to weave, this chant helps to remind them that they should be sewing into the next hole, and not the one on the other side of the card. As young learners become more experienced, they will begin to use their helper hands to turn and manipulate the cards as they lace.
I recommend printing these on cardstock. Laminate, if possible, for heavy use. Happy lacing!
GET THE FREE EASTER EGG LACING CARDS
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