Includes laces, buckles, snaps, velcro and more. In the Montessori classroom, the various fasteners are presented individually on wood-framed squares of cloth approximately the same size as the Learn to Dress Cube. This game will enhance children's appreciation of the many different textures in the world around them including velvet, woven cloth, sandpaper, and cork. The Shape Stacker helps children develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination while it teaches simple math concepts. Each prong holds up to four beads.
Children can sort the beads by colors and shapes or create random combinations.
Some of the first materials presented to children 3 to 6 in the Montessori environment are designed to encourage their appreciation of small differences in size while also improving motor skills. The Jumbo Playboard has holes for 25 cylinders that vary in height and color, allowing children to develop skills in ordering and sequencing. In the Montessori classroom, the same materials are often used in different ways, corresponding to each child's level of development. As an early sensorial exercise, these little bears, which come in three weights and sizes and four colors, encourage children to improve their perception of small differences in weight. The Backyard Bugs Counters set includes 72 small rubber insects in 6 colors and 6 different types of insects.