Screw, Twist & Play - 6 Piece Animal Thread Peg Board Set (with Nuts Included)
A safari-themed 3D-printed thread peg board sensory set featuring six iconic animals - zebra, panda, lion, crocodile, giraffe and snake. Each board has threaded posts and comes with a set of nuts that children screw on by hand, building the kind of advanced fine-motor strength you can't get from regular peg play.
This is the upgrade for older toddlers and preschoolers who have mastered simple peg pushing - the twisting action engages the pincer grip and both hands at once, building wrist rotation, bilateral co-ordination and the early strength needed for pencil control.
Why Little Builders Will Love It
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Screw-on nuts, not just pegs: a step up from regular peg boards - the twisting action builds wrist and finger strength.
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Bilateral co-ordination: one hand holds the post, the other twists the nut. Brilliant pre-writing skills practice.
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Animal recognition & language: name each animal, copy the sounds, build vocabulary as you play.
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Topic-linked learning: pairs perfectly with safari, jungle, zoo, "Dear Zoo" and "Rumble in the Jungle" storytelling.
What's In the Set
- Zebra thread peg board
- Panda thread peg board
- Lion thread peg board
- Crocodile thread peg board
- Giraffe thread peg board
- Snake thread peg board
- Set of 3D-printed nuts to screw onto the threaded posts (colour mix)
How to play: children pick up a nut, line it up with a threaded post on the board, and twist to screw it on. Once filled, they unscrew them all and start again. Pair with pom-poms or beads for the unscrewed posts for extra sensory play.
Eco-Friendly Material: printed in PLA, a plant-based bioplastic, in a home studio in the UK.
Care Instructions: wipe clean with a damp cloth. Not dishwasher-safe. Store away from direct heat and sunlight.
Safety Note: suitable for children aged 3+. Always use under adult supervision. Contains small parts (nuts) - not suitable for children under 3 due to choking hazard.
Please Note: colours may vary slightly from images due to filament batches. Each item is 3D printed to order, so small layer lines and minor imperfections are part of the handmade character.
Design by Juf Lie on MakerWorld (licensed).
