{"title":"Tracing Boards","description":"\u003cp\u003eLetters, numbers, names and shapes, cut deep into wood to trace with a fingertip. Tracing slows small hands down and builds the movements that writing will one day need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery board is made by hand in the UK, with no paint or dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"trace-place","title":"Trace \u0026 Place","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"426\"\u003eSupercharge your little one’s journey into geometry, design and natural science with \u003cstrong data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"104\"\u003eTrace and Place\u003c\/strong\u003e, our heirloom-quality double-sided tracing board. Crafted from sustainably sourced oak (2 cm thick, 50 cm long × 12 cm wide) and finished with Osmo Wood Wax Finish, made from plant oils and natural waxes, that highlights its beautiful grain, each board arrives wrapped in soft, natural wool felt—both protective and perfectly in tune with ou\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003er eco-conscious ethos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"892\"\u003eOne side features eight precision-machined exotic-wood shapes (each roughly 5 cm across, oval and polygon alike), each housed in its own pocket alongside a snug oak stylus. Flip it over and discover a fresh constellation of outlines to spark new tracing adventures. As children slot, trace, and rotate each piece, they’re building spatial reasoning, fine-motor control, hand-eye coordination and pre-writing strokes—core STEM skills wrapped up in open-ended fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003e\u003cimg\u003eBut Trace and Place is more than a puzzle. Every set includes our Wood Explorer booklet—inviting families into the Oak \u0026amp; Sprout “Wood Explorers Hub,” where short videos and free printables deepen curious minds’ knowledge of oak, padauk, purpleheart and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003eDesigned for seated play from 12 months onward, its chunky weight and tactile surfaces also appeal to early positional and sensory schemas: balancing, sorting, stacking—and imagining whole worlds. Whether they’re architects of dream castles, budding engineers sketching bridges, or future inventors refining steady strokes, Trace and Place offers a lifetime of discovery and delight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1697\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWe poured our hearts into creating a toy that nurtures the next Brunel-mind—because if he’d traced curves and angles here, we’re sure he’d have loved it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a brother or sister tracing alongside, or for the one that goes missing under the sofa, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tracing-styluses-oak-walnut\"\u003eour styluses come four to a pouch, two in oak and two in walnut →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oak \u0026 Sprout","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51109746475347,"sku":"TRACEPLACE","price":64.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/3363\/7715\/files\/Oak_Sprout-272_a89aaf4b-679d-46bf-8ca8-7a23a460ea88.jpg?v=1789250234"},{"product_id":"infinity-board","title":"Infinity Breathing Board","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"274\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"274\"\u003eA quiet, calming way to explore breath, movement, and focus.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"597\"\u003eThis handcrafted wooden breathing board invites children to trace the infinity loop — either with their finger or the included wooden ball — following the engraved prompts \u003cem data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"456\"\u003einhale\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"469\"\u003eexhale\u003c\/em\u003e. The gentle motion encourages breath awareness, fine motor development, and emotional regulation through rhythm and repetition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"855\"\u003eDesigned with mindfulness in mind, it offers a grounding sensory activity that supports calm-down moments, transitions, and quiet play. Inspired by Montessori principles and made from smooth, solid wood, it’s a beautiful, functional tool for growing minds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"855\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned for:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMindfulness and self-regulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensory and fine motor development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalm-down corners, quiet time, and transitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Oak \u0026 Sprout","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51210822353235,"sku":"INFINITY","price":27.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/3363\/7715\/files\/Oak_Sprout-278_d51762f3-b1a1-43b6-81d7-7e452211ced8.jpg?v=1775405826"},{"product_id":"numbers-tracing-balls","title":"Numbers Tracing \u0026 Balls","description":"","brand":"Oak \u0026 Sprout","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51646868259155,"sku":"NUMBERTRACE","price":34.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/3363\/7715\/files\/Oak_Sprout-300_ca6ebc4f-660d-425e-a7b5-52cca49dea76.jpg?v=1789250247"},{"product_id":"alphabet-tracing","title":"Alphabet Tracing Board","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"392\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"392\"\u003eA beautiful beginning to letter learning.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"575\"\u003eCarefully crafted from solid oak and finished by hand, this extra-long alphabet tracing board is designed to introduce children to capital letters through touch, movement, and play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"800\"\u003eInspired by the Montessori principle that \u003cem data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"662\"\u003e\"what the hand does, the mind remembers,\"\u003c\/em\u003e each letter is deeply engraved to guide young fingers — supporting both fine motor development and early literacy in a calm, tactile way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eWith smooth oak styluses stored in two inset pockets, and rounded edges for comfort, this board is made to be treasured, handled, and used again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a brother or sister tracing alongside, or for the one that goes missing under the sofa, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tracing-styluses-oak-walnut\"\u003eour styluses come four to a pouch, two in oak and two in walnut →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oak \u0026 Sprout","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51646863049043,"sku":"ALPHATRACE","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/3363\/7715\/files\/Oak_Sprout-248_3aa8e01f-e4f6-45d1-8ef1-8acc82b45566.jpg?v=1775395618"},{"product_id":"name-tracing-board","title":"Name Tracing Board","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheir own name, in solid oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe cut your child's name into a board of solid oak, deep enough for a small finger to follow each letter from first stroke to last. Choose printed letters for a child who is beginning to read them, or cursive for one learning to join.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most children, their name is the first word they want to write. Tracing it again and again builds the movement in the hand, so that when a pencil comes along, the shape already feels familiar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board is sanded smooth and finished with Osmo Wood Wax Finish, with no paint or dyes. 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