Encourage sorting, patterning, positioning, and shape recognition as children play! This set of chunky wooden beads and shoestring laces make it easy for small hands to create designs. As children create with the beads, they will improve fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. When used with the activity cards, they will build logical thinking and problem-solving skills. And the included Messy Tray will keep activities contained during play! Set includes: 72 stringing beads (4 colors, 3 shapes and 2 sizes), 20 double-sided activity cards, and 1 Messy Tray--all packaged in a sturdy cardboard box for easy cleanup and storage. For reference---Size of small cube: 0.75". Size of large cube: 1". Size of Messy Tray: 10"L x 10"W. For ages 3 and up