Combine fine motor development with early number skills using the Skip Counting Lacing Cards. This hands-on resource is designed to help students practise number recognition and sequencing while building their threading and coordination abilities in a fun, interactive way.

The set includes lacing cards for numbers 1–10 and 11–20, giving you the flexibility to differentiate for different learners. Students start at number 1 (or 11) and follow the path by threading through each number in the correct order until they reach 10 (or 20). It’s a great way to reinforce counting forwards and identifying number sequences in a tactile and engaging format.

Simply print, laminate, and hole punch each card to prepare for use. Add ribbon, string, curling ribbon, or shoelaces and your students are ready to lace. These cards can be used in maths centres, fine motor tubs, or early finisher trays and are a fantastic low-prep addition to your classroom toolkit.

Key Learning Outcomes

• ✅ Practise counting forwards from 1–10 or 11–20
• ✅ Identify and sequence numbers correctly
• ✅ Develop fine motor control through threading
• ✅ Strengthen one-to-one correspondence and number fluency

What’s Included

• Lacing cards for numbers 1–10
• Lacing cards for numbers 11–20
• Instructions for printing, preparing, and using the cards

Materials Needed

• Printed and laminated lacing cards
• Hole punch to create threading points
• Ribbon, curling ribbon, string, or shoelaces
• Optional: storage tub or ziplock bag for easy access

How to Use

1. Print and laminate the lacing cards for durability
2. Use a hole punch to make holes at each numbered point
3. Provide students with string or ribbon to thread through the numbers in order
4. Begin at 1 (or 11) and continue lacing through to 10 (or 20)
5. Use repeatedly for fine motor practise and number sequencing revision

Ideas for Classroom Use

• 💡 Add to your fine motor tubs or morning work stations
• 💡 Use during numeracy rotations as a counting and sequencing task
• 💡 Send home as a hands-on homework option
• 💡 Pair with number songs to help students count along as they lace

Top Teacher Tips

• 💛 Use coloured ribbon to make the task more visually appealing
• 💛 Encourage students to count aloud as they lace each number
• 💛 Store sets in small containers with pre-cut strings to make setup quick and easy

The Skip Counting Lacing Cards are a fantastic way to reinforce early counting concepts while helping students develop the fine motor strength and precision they need for writing and everyday tasks.