Melissa & Doug Lace & Trace Farm – 5 Wooden Panels & 5 Laces

Discover a timeless wooden lacing activity with the Melissa & Doug Lace & Trace Farm set. Five sturdy, double-sided panels feature farm animals—the cow, sheep, chicken, pig, and horse—and five color-coded laces ready for threading and tracing.

This hands-on activity supports several early learning skills as children explore shapes, colors, and animal imagery. While tracing and threading, kids naturally engage in sorting and matching, which can help build focus and fine motor control in playful, screen-free sessions.

What’s included

• Five double-sided lacing panels with farm animals cow sheep chicken pig horse
• Five color coded laces matched to each panel
• Wooden storage box for tidy cleanup and simple storage

Skills and benefits

• Develops hand eye coordination as fingers guide threads through panel holes
• Supports early matching sorting and visual discrimination
• Encourages concentration and attention through guided lacing tasks
• Offers a calm screen-free activity for independent play or guided sessions

Engaging play ideas

• Thread color coordinated laces through matching panels
• Describe each animal while you lace to boost language skills
• Switch between tracing and threading to extend focus periods
• Use the set in group centers for collaborative play and turn-taking

Care and storage

Durable wooden construction is designed for long-lasting use. Store all pieces in the included wooden box when playtime ends, keeping surfaces neat and ready for next session.

Melissa & Doug has spent decades creating imaginative toys intended to spark curiosity and confidence. Lace & Trace Farm fits into that tradition, offering a flexible option for screen-free exploration that can adapt as children grow more capable.