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JennGM
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My second son really wants to do things himself, and is very vocal about it.
He is drawn to objects that help him learn some of the basic practical life skills. Our library has this Melissa and Doug Basic Skills puzzle which he just loves, so I was considering that.
But I think the Montessori style dressing frames isolate the activity so much better, and have more practice room.
I think they have been discussed before, but I was just hoping you would share any experience -- homemade plans, store-bought, child's use, storage, sturdiness -- bring it on! Thanks!
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Jennifer, I used a cube-shaped toy that had different dressing options on each side, but it wasn't very sturdy. Being a stuffed cube, it was a bit "squishy" and had too much give and that made the tying and buckling skills tougher to learn. We had better success and interest with a wooden puzzle that had six different fastening skills featured on it (if you want to borrow this, I think I still have all the piece and I'd be happy to drop it off next time I'm in VA--prob. late Dec or early Jan.--pm me about this if you're interested. Couldn't find it online). If you like the frames idea, I found these online. They look sturdy and are definitely priced well. There is another set that has different skills featured here
I would say that for lacing and shoe-tying, I think it just easier and cheaper to have them practice tying a shoe that is either in front of them or on their own foot.
My feeling on these items is that they are pretty expensive relative to the length of time most kids are interested in using them. I have some for my special needs ds, but wouldn't get them otherwise. They are intriguing for a short time and soon are set aside.
ETA: Just clicked the link to the puzzle you mentioned. It is similar to the one I have. Should have done that before I rambled on  !
ETA2: Fixed the link!
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I've put shoe laces into a BOX as being easier to hold onto to practice tying. It's a cheap option at least. 
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I made my own dressing frames for my grandkids. It was pretty easy using some dollar store frames and old out-grown clothes. But, the kids never used them much.
My older kids had a stuffed animal (bear) that had all of the zips, ties,snaps, buttons, laces, etc on him. Much easier and more popular with the kids.
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Topic: Dressing Frames
