A value packed kit of 72 wooden beads, 4 coloured threading laces and 12 laminated cards in a strong plastic container with an internal divider.  The beads each measure approximately 12mm and come in 6 colours and 4 shapes, with sufficient beads to complete all of the coloured pattern lines.  The second patter line of each card is in silhouette, adding an ideal perceptional activity for young children. 

 

Many skills can be developed with this inexpensive pack ... sorting, matching, visual discrimination, hand eye co-ordination, sequencing, counting, colour recognition and early number language.