Lacing and Sewing Activities are found in Montessori Classrooms around the globe because they excellent activities for developing and strengthening a child's hands. The hands are used for so many things, like eating, dressing, writing, etc., and these activities help to prepare the child for more complex tasks as they grow. The developmental benefits of lacing and sewing activities include developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, coordination of two hands working together, focus, concentration and independence.