How to use: First, pick a wooden farm animal panel. Then, take one of the color - coordinated laces and start lacing through the holes on the panel. You can trace the outlines of the farm animals too. This helps with your lacing and tracing skills. Attention: Keep the laces away from small children who might put them in their mouths. Don't pull the laces too hard to avoid breaking the panels. Maintenance: Wipe the wooden panels with a dry cloth if they get dirty. Store the set in a dry place to prevent the wood from warping. Enjoy playing with your Melissa & Doug farm animal lace and trace set!