Lalaboom educational beads stimulate manipulation, perception and creativity in children aged 10 to 36 months. It has five main functions, each one corresponding to a stage of a child’s learning curve. Its Montessori-style approach allows toddlers to discover the next stage at their own pace through experimentation. In Step 1 children explore colors, shapes and textures. Motor skills are practiced Step 2 by snapping and twisting the beads. Children are encouraged to explore their creativity in Step 3 by combining beads. Step 4 is a preschool construction game. Step 5 enhances fine motor skills with a lacing function.