Kids love these Lacing & Tracing activities. Colorful heavy-duty chipboard lies flat for smoother tracing of the fun shapes animals trains planes snacks and more. Lacing helps promote good penmanship because it develops the pincer grip. The activities also increase fine-motor control introduce problem-solving develop concentration and encourage quiet play. Laces are 27 long with easy-to-thread 1 tips. Pieces vary from 4 to 7 in size.