A value packed kit of 72 wooden beads, 4 coloured threading laces, and 12 laminated pattern cards in a strong plastic  container with an internal divider. The beads each measure approx 12mm and come in 6 colours and 4 shapes with sufficient beads to cover all of the pattern lines. The second line of each card is in silhouette, adding an ideal perception 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. Comes in a sturdy storage box.