Small Balls on Small Pegs Montessori Natural Wooden Puzzle to Develop Fine Motor Skills and Concentration by Maria and Me GRASPING AND THREADING EXERCISE placing the small spheres on the pegs helps little hands to develop grasp, an important aspect of small motor skills and also critical for developing the hand muscles to later be able to hold a pencil and write DEVELOP HAND EYE COORDINATION as child practices placing the balls, learning to carefully match the hole to the wooden peg; this puzzle requires a different grasp and more refined motions than most peg puzzles and is a precursor to lacing activities INCLUDES PRESENTATION CARD Montessori materials are meant to be presented to your child with care and respect for the use of the material; includes a card with suggested presentation BEAUTIFUL NATURAL WOOD this first puzzle is made from European beechwood and a safe, non-toxic finish that allows the child to see the wood grain and variation, inspiring a love and respect for nature