Build essential self-help and fine motor skills with the Lakeshore Buckle, Lace & Tie Dressing Frames Set of 3. These durable, child-friendly frames offer hands-on practice for dressing tasks that children often find tricky – such as buckling, lacing, and tying. With their solid hardwood construction and thickly padded, double-sewn fabric covers, these frames are designed for long-lasting classroom use and are ideal for developing independence in a fun and practical way.
Each lightweight frame invites children aged 3 years and up to practise real-life fastening skills in a controlled, approachable format. From threading shoelaces and tying bows to fastening buckles, children build strength, coordination, and confidence. Perfect for early years classrooms, therapy settings, or at-home learning, this set supports foundational fine motor control that underpins writing, self-care, and creative play.
Educational Benefits:
- Develops fine motor strength, coordination, and finger dexterity
- Builds independence in everyday dressing and self-care routines
- Enhances concentration, sequencing, and hand-eye coordination
- Provides sensory and tactile learning through real-world fastenings
Classroom & Play Activity Ideas:
- Life Skills Centre: Incorporate the frames into a practical life station where children practise dressing routines
- Occupational Therapy Support: Use one-on-one to support children who need extra help with self-help tasks
- Transition Practice: Use before outdoor time or home time to reinforce real dressing connections
- Peer Learning: Pair students so one can demonstrate and guide the other in buckling or tying
Product Details:
- Suitable for ages 3+ years
- Set includes 3 dressing frames: buckle, lace, and tie
- Frame dimensions: 23 x 28 cm
- Solid hardwood frames with padded, double-sewn fabric covers
- Comes in a durable vinyl pouch for easy storage
The Lakeshore Buckle, Lace & Tie Dressing Frames Set of 3 is a hands-on, effective tool for teaching children key dressing skills and boosting their fine motor development – essential for writing, manipulating tools, and everyday independence.
