Strengthen fine motor precision, spatial reasoning, and stacking skills with Montessori Cubes on Vertical Dowel, designed for toddler development.
Product Description
The Cubes on Vertical Dowel is a classic Montessori Practical Life material designed to develop fine motor precision and spatial awareness in toddlers. By stacking wooden cubes onto a fixed vertical dowel, children engage in purposeful movement that strengthens hand-eye coordination, visual discrimination, and concentration. This activity serves as an essential transition from disc stacking to more advanced alignment-based challenges.
Key Features
- Includes a sturdy wooden base with central vertical dowel
- Comes with 4 smooth, light-blue wooden cubes
- Crafted from eco-friendly, child-safe materials
- Designed for Montessori toddler shelves and Practical Life areas
- Compact, durable, and developmentally appropriate
Benefits for Children
- Promotes pincer grasp and wrist control for refined hand function
- Encourages visual focus and spatial orientation
- Fosters sequencing, patience, and concentration
- Prepares toddlers for geometric and sensorial activities
- Supports independent work and control of error
What’s Included
- 1 wooden base with vertical dowel (14 cm x 14 cm)
- 4 wooden stacking cubes
Specifications
- Base Size: 14 cm x 14 cm
- Material: Solid wood with non-toxic finish
- Recommended Age: 15 months+
- Curriculum Area: Practical Life, Fine Motor Development
How to Use
Present the material by demonstrating how to hold a cube with a steady pincer grip and carefully align the hole with the dowel before lowering it gently. Offer the cubes in a basket beside the base to encourage sequencing and repetition. This builds coordination, concentration, and the ability to complete tasks independently with control of movement.
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