The Fruity Focus Board: Wooden Bead Sorting & Counting Game

Desperate for five minutes of peace where the iPad isn't the babysitter? We've got you sorted. There is something oddly satisfying about putting things into their proper place—even adults find it hard to resist having a go with this one. It’s vibrant, tactile, and brilliant for turning "I'm bored" into quiet concentration.

Why It's a Favourite:

• 👋 Pincer Grip Perfected: Manoeuvring those fiddly little beads with the tongs is the ultimate workout for small hands. It builds the exact muscle memory they’ll need for holding a pencil properly at school.

• 📵 Screen-Free Sanity: It’s almost hypnotic. They sit there, quiet and focused, matching the beads to the fruit. You get to drink your tea while it’s actually hot. Everyone wins.

• 🧠 Sneaky Learning: They think they're just feeding the fruits; you know they're mastering colour recognition and early counting (counting the blueberries vs. the cherries).

• 🌈 10-Colour Palette: From "Avocado Brown" (the stone!) to "Mangosteen White," it moves beyond the basic primary colours to help them spot subtle differences.

The Spec Check:

• The Board: 1x Solid wooden base board (30cm x 22.5cm) featuring 10 different fruit illustrations.

• The Pieces: A complete set of wooden beads in 10 corresponding colours (approx 1.3cm diameter).

• The Tool: 1x  easy-grip yellow tongs/tweezers.

• The Fruits: Includes Avocado, Cherry, Apple, Mangosteen, Orange, Strawberry, Blueberry, Sugarcane, Lemon, and Grape.

Gift Appeal: A proper wooden toy that looks lovely on the playroom shelf and actually keeps them busy—the holy grail for parents of preschoolers.

Safety Note: ⚠️ Choking Hazard: This toy contains small balls/beads. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Adult supervision required.

Shipping Note: Dispatched quickly from our London shop. Expect your parcel of joy in 2-4 working days.