Pop Beads

Regular price R 169.95 ZAR

These are not the pop beads you recall from your childhood, these are so much better! The different sizes, shapes and unusual textures means much more variety and creativity. The set includes tiny bracelets, rings, and necklace attachments so that little designers can now create more than you could have ever dreamed of as a child.

What our OT says:

Pop beads are one of my favourite go-to tools in therapy because they pack so much fine motor practice into something that feels like pure play. Every time a child pushes two beads together, they’re using a tripod grip — the same grasp needed for holding a pencil. That simple motion strengthens the small finger muscles and builds endurance for writing and classroom tasks.

Pulling the beads apart adds another layer: the resistance gives hand muscles a real workout, while the little “pop” sound provides satisfying sensory feedback that keeps kids engaged. It’s both strength training and sensory input rolled into one.

And the play possibilities are endless:

  • Sorting, matching, and counting build visual discrimination and early math skills.

  • Copying colour, shape, and texture patterns strengthens visual-motor integration.

  • Designing jewellery or setting up a pretend shop adds imagination and social play.

  • Using the beads as car tracks or parking spaces encourages creative problem-solving.

Because they’re reusable, easy to snap, and pack away neatly, pop beads are also a brilliant travel toy. For me, they’re the perfect example of how a simple material can build essential fine motor skills while keeping children motivated and happy.