Not ready to give the kids your best pearls for dress up? Relax. You can let them string and unstring to their hearts' desire, and give them a little fine motor practice in the process. Crack open this set of laces and assorted wooden beads, and let the play begin! In addition to sprucing up their necks with a little wooden bling, kids will learn about colors, shapes and sizes, while creating their own designs and patterns. A great stocking stuffer...no strings attached! (Plan Toys, $11.95)