Double Handed Tracking Board Kites

Double Handed Tracking Board Kites gives children a physical route to follow as they practise controlled hand movements. The kite-pattern board has channels that guide the supplied wooden styluses, allowing the child to trace a visible path and feel where it leads. It is a focused tabletop resource for exploring coordination, direction and the use of both hands.

The set includes one MDF board and two wooden styluses. Measuring 30 × 21 cm, the board fits comfortably into an individual activity space, and four silicone feet help keep it in position on the table. The tracing action can be introduced gradually, beginning with a finger or one stylus before attempting movements with both hands.

How the Tracking Activity Works

Place the board on a clear, level table at a comfortable height. Invite the child to look at a kite-shaped route and trace it with a fingertip. Once they are familiar with the path, demonstrate how to place the tip of a wooden stylus in the channel and guide it along the route.

The channel provides a boundary that the child can follow. They need to watch where the line changes direction, adjust the movement of their hand and continue around the pattern. Reaching a corner creates a natural moment to slow down and plan the next movement.

Introduce Both Hands at the Child's Pace

Using one stylus first allows the child to become familiar with the feel of the board. When ready, they can hold a stylus in each hand and explore two routes together. The challenge is to coordinate the actions without rushing or forcing both hands to move at the same speed.

An adult can sit alongside, demonstrate a short section and offer a simple prompt such as “follow the line” or “pause at the corner”. The activity should respect the child's preferred hand and current ability. There is no need to insist on a particular hand choice or turn the exercise into a timed task.

Pre-writing Movement without Paper

Following a channel involves directing the tip of a tool along a planned route. This offers practice in movements related to early mark-making: starting, stopping, changing direction and coordinating what the eyes see with what the hand does. The board can sit alongside drawing and other hand activities as one part of a varied pre-writing provision.

The value lies in the process rather than a finished written result. Children can repeat a route, try a different starting point or notice which section requires more care. Adults can respond to the movement they see, adjusting the length and difficulty of the activity rather than expecting a perfect circuit.

Direction, Shape and Descriptive Language

The kite design makes spatial words meaningful. An adult can talk about travelling upwards, moving down, reaching a corner or returning to the starting point. Ask the child to show the next part of the path before tracing it, or describe the route while a partner watches.

These conversations do not need technical vocabulary. Short, concrete words linked to the child's action can be enough to support understanding. More experienced children might compare the two sides of the pattern or explain how they would guide someone else around it.

Activity Ideas

• Finger first: explore the route with a fingertip, noticing corners and changes in direction before using a stylus.
• Short journeys: trace one section and stop at an agreed point. Extend the route as the child becomes familiar with it.
• Watch and repeat: an adult traces a short movement, then the child tries the same section.
• Two-hand exploration: use both styluses together for a brief, unhurried attempt, returning to one hand whenever helpful.
• Describe the path: let the child guide an adult with words, gestures or pointing.

Why Choose Double Handed Tracking Board Kites?

The combination of visible channels and wooden tracing tools creates a clear, repeatable movement task. The child can feel the boundary of the route while watching the stylus move, and the compact board is easy to introduce within a short adult-led session.

It is useful for families and educators who want a specific hands-on coordination resource. The kite pattern gives the activity a defined shape, while the choice of finger tracing, one-handed work and two-handed exploration allows the challenge to be adjusted.

Perfect For…

• Supervised tabletop coordination activities.
• Pre-writing and early mark-making provision.
• Exploring direction, corners and movement sequences.
• Home learning, nurseries and classroom small-group work.
• Children ready to explore coordinated movements with both hands.

Product Features

• Kite-pattern tracking channels.
• Two wooden styluses for individual or two-handed tracing.
• MDF board measuring 30 × 21 cm.
• Four silicone feet help reduce movement on the tabletop.
• Reusable, non-electronic tracing activity.

Specifications

• Product name: Double Handed Tracking Board Kites.
• Manufacturer code: NS3037.
• Contents: One board and two wooden styluses.
• Board material: MDF.
• Dimensions: 30 × 21 cm.
• Manufacturer age rating: 2 years and over.
• Activity guidance: More coordinated two-hand exercises are generally introduced around age 5, according to readiness.
• Appearance: Board colour and stylus style may vary; a specific appearance cannot be guaranteed.
• Batteries: Not required.

Care and Supervision

Use under adult supervision on a stable table. Keep styluses and any attached cords away from the face and neck. Guide the tips gently through the channels without forcing them, inspect all components regularly and keep the MDF dry. Follow the instructions supplied with your board.