The pink tower
The Pink Tower is a classic educational tool designed to aid in the development of a child's visual discrimination of size, and it introduces mathematical concepts like seriation and the decimal system. Comprising ten wooden cubes, each painted pink and varying incrementally from 1 cm³ to 10 cm³, the Pink Tower encourages children to order the blocks from largest to smallest, enhancing their fine motor skills and concentration. This sensorial exercise, typically introduced between the ages of 2.5 and 4, is a staple in Montessori classrooms, fostering independence and cognitive development through hands-on learning.
Supplied with a 1 cm spare
Age 2.5 : 4
The Red rods
The Montessori Red Rods are a classic sensorial material in the Montessori curriculum, designed to help children develop visual discrimination of size, understand mathematical concepts such as length and sequence, and refine their fine motor skills. Each set consists of ten rods that increase in length from 10 centimeters to 100 centimeters, all uniformly painted in red to visually emphasize length without the distraction of varying colors. Through activities like ordering the rods from shortest to longest, children learn to assess dimensions and appreciate incremental differences, laying a foundation for more complex mathematical understanding.
Age 3:6
Touch boards and tablets.
the touch boards and tablets are essential tools in sensorial education, designed to refine a child's tactile senses. These materials consist of wooden tablets with varying textures, from smooth to rough, allowing children to pair and grade by touch and sight. The touch boards, often made of wood or other sturdy materials, feature different textures for children to explore, enhancing their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and sensory perception. These Montessori tools are not just educational but also engage children in an interactive learning experience, fostering cognitive development and critical thinking skills.
Age 3:6