Early Years Resources / M&S Mercantile FINE MOTOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT

BABY MAGIC TRICKS

Ref: MS231
A small magnetic car that must be pushed around on different magnetic tracks using a handle. Helps young children use both hands, the track should be placed on the magic holder (sold separately) 6 magnetic trays in thermoformed plastic, 6 magnetic cars, 6 magnetic handles & 1 teachers bookle

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£55.71 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

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SHAPES LABYRINTH BOARD

Ref: MS218
A great aid, manufactured in sustainable rubberwood, for concentration, manual dexterity and the development of fine motor skills. Right-angled corners, bends and curves are all tracks that need to be negotiated by children using the colourful wooden shapes which have a corresponding shape for their Home Base, Children can be helped to develop skills in colour and shape recognition; and sequencing. Size: 29 x 29 x 7cm. Age: 2+.

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£15.95 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

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SHAPES BOARD

Ref: MS166
This wall board encourages the recognition and matching of negative and positive forms, dexterity and learning to name geometric shapes. Size: 40 x 40cm.

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£32.95 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

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MOSAIC BOARD

Ref: MS165
Contents: 1 case for inserting the cubes (40 x 40 x 4cm) 36 coloured plastic cubes (40 x 40 x 4cm), 1 wooden console with 10 pictures for copying, 1 wooden console for the cubes (40 x 13cm).

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£49.95 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

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WALL 'LABYRINTH'

Ref: MS164
The “sliding labyrinth” is a challenge both to test children’s dexterity and also their powers of observation. The object is to find the right route and move the disk from the starting point to the end point. Size: approx. 40 x 40 x
1.8cm.

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£24.60 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

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MIRROR SCULPTURE MAZE PANEL

Ref: AT572
A rollercoaster maze panel with a mirror added for extra sensory interest for children. They will be fascinated by the many and varied images created by the convex mirrors as well as enjoying the wire maze activity. Size: 61 x 61 x 10cm.

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£154.50 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

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BUTTERFLY MANIPULATION WHEEL

Ref: MS220
A maze which is drawn in the wheel has the shape of a butterfly. There are movable elements in the maze which are made of felt, wool, foam, plastic etc. The size of the wheel allows for a larger number of children to
play at the same time. A game of maze requires both hands to play, which helps develop coordination of eyes and movements, it also helps build manual skills and sensory reception as well as prepares for team work. Diameter: 55cm.

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£39.99 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

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PYRAMID OF PLAY

Ref: AT539
Five developmental resources combined into one! The Caterpillar Pathfinder, Marble Run, Ladybug Counter, Gear Fun and Busy Rollercoaster have each been designed to encourage the development of fine motor skills.

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£232.30 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

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ZIGZAG ROLL

Ref: AT545
Your children will be fascinated as they watch the multicoloured wheels, spiral and zig zag down the tower. As the wheels roll down they make interesting patterns and optical illusions as they move. This is a visually stimulating toy that will appeal to all children but will have an extra benefit to children with special needs. The Zig Zag roll is made from durable rubber wood, is fixed onto a sturdy base making it ideal for tabletop or floor play. For children from 18 months. Size 38.5 x 38.5 x 62cm

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BRAILLE BUTTONS

Ref: AT669
Large buttons in 4 different colours with 10 x 1 metre cords. Each button has 1 to 5 holes, with both the number and braille equivalent in relief. Includes work cards. Age: 3+.

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£17.50 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

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LACING LETTERS

Ref: AT755
Practical Pre-School Award winner 2007. This colourful set of 260 plastic lowercase lacing letters, with 15 rainbow coloured laces, builds fine motor skills while encouraging letter recognition and early spelling.
Activity Guide included. Size:letters approx.3cm, laces 62.5cm.

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£11.50 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

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THREADING FRUIT

Ref: AT756
Beautiful chunky wooden fruits, manufactured in sustainable rubberwood. Perfect size for small hands for threading, sorting or as role play food. 24 pieces of fruit (approx. 4cm) and 3 threading laces (approx. 130cm).

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£22.50 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

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THREADING VEGETABLES

Ref: AT760
24 pieces of fruit (approx. 4cm) and 3 threading laces (approx. 130cm). Made from sustainable rubberwood and large enough to also be used for role play activities in addition to threading and sorting.

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£26.95 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

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WOODEN LACING TREE

Ref: AT763
An unusual lacing board that includes a really interesting selection of shapes to thread onto cords and then lace onto the tree. Contents: 1 tree (22.5 x 18.5cm), 2 birds, 1 fox, 1 squirrel, 1 bush, 3 apples, 4 butterflies, 1 bird's
nest, 20 leaves, 2 cords with wooden balls.

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LACING BUTTERFLY

Ref: AT757
This colourful lacing board includes components in a variety of natural materials and shapes to extend and enhance skill development. Contents: 1 wooden butterfly (26 x 20cm), 40 felt discs, 10 felt hearts, 24 wooden balls, 4 wooden rings, 8 wooden cubes, 6 plywood shapes, 2 cords with wooden balls.

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£16.50 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

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LACING APPLE

Ref: AT762
A large, wooden apple with a threaded worm to pass through the holes. Encourages creative play and hand-eye co-ordination.

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£6.50 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

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LACING SHOES

Ref: AT761
Supplied as a pair, these rugged, solid hardwood, child-size shoes are ideal for practicing threading and tying shoe laces. Size: 10.5 x 6.5 x 4cm.

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OBJECTS LACING BUTTONS

Ref: AT670
8 assorted objects in assorted colours. 40 buttons and 4 x 1 metre cords included. Age: 3+.

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HANDS FOR COUNTING AND LACING

Ref: AT672
In addition to lacing, pattern and sorting activities, this pack can also be used to develop the concept of left and right hands and for counting. Includes activity cards, 36 hands and 4 cords. Age: 3+.

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GEOMETRICAL BUTTONS

Ref: AT671
3 basic shaopes in 3 primary colours. Each piece is 4.5 cm long. Complete with 10 cords and workcards. Age: 3+.

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£21.99 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

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BIG BOBBINS

Ref: AT720
Large bobbins in 4 different colours with 10 x 1 metre cords. There are also 2 smiling face stoppers. A collection of workcards provide sequencing, classification and plaiting activities. Supplied in a storage jar. Age: 3+.

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£28.50 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

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ABACUS BEADS

Ref: AT721
100 x 2.5mm plastic beads in 5 different colours. Includes 10 x 1m cords and activity cards. Supplied in storage jar. Age: 2+.

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£14.50 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

STRINGING SHAPES

Ref: AT722
100 x 2.5cm beads in 5 different shapes. Includes 10 x 1m cords and activity cards. Supplied in storage jar. Age: 3+.

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INTERLOCKING PIECES

Ref: AT731
Set of 24 interlocking pieces especially designed for small hands, in assorted colours and textures.

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£10.95 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

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BALLS

Ref: AT723
50 x 2.5cm round beads, made from durable plastic. Includes 5 x 1m cords and activity cards. Supplied in storage jar. Age: 3+.

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LACING LETTERS

Ref: AT724
Capital letters for lacing. Includes all 26 letters and 6 laces. Age: 3+.

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PLAITED CORD

Ref: AT727
10 durable plaited cords in bright colours, each 1 metre long. Age: 3+.

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£1.80 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

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COTTON REELS

Ref: AT754
A classic product ideal for sorting threading and coordination exercises. Pack of 100 in assorted colours.

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£8.15 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

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VOWELS FOE SEWING

Ref: AT729
Both the capital and small letter version are detailed on these washable plastic stencils. Each template illustrates the direction of the stroke, familiarising the child for future writing activities. 10 laces and guide are included. Each stencil measures 20,5 cm x 14 cm. 3-6 years

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NUMBERS FOR SEWING

Ref: AT728
Sewing templates from 0-9, measuring 20.5 cm x 14 cm. Directional signs are indicated and they represent the amount they symbolise. Age: 3+.

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PLASTIC NEEDLES

Ref: AT725
Useful resource to compliment stringing and sewing activities. Suitable for both hollow and solid thread or plaited cords. Bag of 100 needles. Age: 3+.

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£6.50 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

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PLASTIC THREAD

Ref: AT726
Pack of 8 skeins of plastic thread in 4 colours. Can be used for threading, sewing, and craftwork. Each thread is 20 metres long. Age: 3+.

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£19.99 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

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LACING TEMPLATES

Ref: AT730
9 animal templates for lacing. Made from thick plastic. There are 3 of each design and 27 plaited cords are included. The teddy shape is 19 cm long. May also be used as drawing templates. Age: 3+.

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£17.85 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

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LACING BUGS

Ref: AT334
A fun way to develop manipulative skills and hand/eye co ordination. Size 8.7 x 7.5 x 3cm. Box of 9 pieces (3 of each bug). Age 2+ years.

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Lacing Beads 12 pieces

Ref: AT333
Lovely chunky brightly coloured wooden beads, ideal for threading, counting and shape and colour recognition. By threading the beads it will help develop children’s manipulative skills, hand/eye coordination and concentration. Very young child en will enjoy sorting the beads by colour. Size: 7 x 80 x 5cm. Age: 2+

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SOFT & SAFE STRINGING SET

Ref: AT332
The easy-grip, animal-shaped rings come with giant laces, so it’s easy for small hands to practise stringing. Plus the laces have built-in stoppers, so the rings stay in place as tots string them on! 20 rings and 4 laces - all made of wipe-clean vinyl plus a vinyl storage bag. Rings are 7.6cm diameter.

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£29.99 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

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I CAN TIE MY SHOES

Ref: AT268
Learning how to tie shoes is one of the most important accomplishments of early childhood! 6 multicoloured laces with safe plastic tips, each 90cm. 6 colourful shoes and boots, each 12 x 11cm. Age: 4+.

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NOAH'S ARK LACING PACK

Ref: ER511
Pack of 36 re-usable, prepunched lacing pieces in heavy duty card. Includes: 3 x 9 animals, 3 x Noah’s ark, 3 x Mr Noah, 3 x Mrs Noah, 10 balls of yarn, 30 plastic needles, pack of coloured paper and ideas sheet. Size of shapes: 8 - 16cm.

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£24.99 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

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LACING LEFT TO RIGHT

Ref: AT269
Learning ‘left to right directionality’ is an important skill for learning how to read and write, as well as for strengthening fine motor skills and increasing eye-hand coordination! 6 multicoloured laces with safe plastic tips, each 90cm 6 humorous scenes, each 12 x 16cm. Age: 3+.

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TUB OF 240 THREADING BEADS

Ref: MS121
A bucket of brightly coloured threading beads, suitable for sorting/counting, sequencing, threading patterns. Encourages hand/eye co-ordination.

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£34.20 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

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BUCKET OF TRANSPARENT BEADS

Ref: MS122
A bucket of translucent coloured plastic beads for threading, sorting and counting. This set includes 252 pieces in 6 assorted shapes. Suitable for sorting and matching, threading and hand/eye co-ordination.

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THE LACING CENTRE

Ref: MS123
A unique threading and lacing resource. This kit incorporates over 500 wooden and plastic threading and lacing pieces for many early mathematics excercises. The set comprises of over 17 different threading shapes in differing sizes, cotton reels, geometric threading buttons, 13mm plastic beads, 20mm plastic beads, abacus threading beads, giant sequencing threading buttons, 22mm wooden beads, 33mm wooden beads, 12 large plastic lacing animals, 100 colour links, lacing shoes, plus 12 lacing picture cards and coloured threading laces. All pieces are neatly stored in the vinyl pocket chart which has see through pockets. The pocket chart is wall hanging and measures 70 x 114cm.

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£89.95 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

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