I love activities that require very little set up time. First of all, my kids aren't that patient, so the quicker I can get something ready, the better. But I am also a busy mom like you, and I don't have all day to prepare activities for my kids. The prep on this Fine Motor Skills Activity with Beads was about three minutes. It doesn't get much easier than that. I would recommend this activity for older kids (ages 4-6) because the beads are small and can present a hazard for younger kids plus keeping the clothespin open can prove too challenging