Lacing blocks zoo set is a fun fine motor activity and hand strengthening. It is especially good for beginners. The wooden zoo pieces are large, colourful and easy to hold. They have a large hole to learn to thread. The thread has a sturdy wooden tube that is easy to handle, almost like a beginner needle and thread.Thread the timber zoo pieces along the lace, which has a bar connected to stop the pieces from slipping – easier for small children to playEach set has 1 lace and 12 wooden blocks.Ages 3