Montessori Knobbed Cylinders – Set of 4 Blocks are essential sensorial materials designed to refine visual discrimination of dimensions, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills. Perfect for CASA classrooms and homeschool Montessori setups.
Product Description
The Montessori Knobbed Cylinders – Set of 4 Blocks is a core sensorial material used in Montessori classrooms to build a child’s understanding of dimension, depth, and size through tactile, visual exploration. This beautifully crafted wooden set promotes observation, sequencing, and concentration, while also developing hand strength and fine motor control.
Each of the four blocks contains ten knobbed cylinders, inviting children to engage in self-correcting, hands-on work that supports sensorial refinement and prepares the mind for future mathematics concepts.
Key Features
- Set includes 4 solid wood cylinder blocks
- Each block contains 10 knobbed cylinders
- Block 1: Varies in height and diameter
- Block 2: Varies in diameter only
- Block 3: Varies in height only
- Block 4: Varies in both height and diameter (opposite pattern to Block 1)
- Crafted from high-quality wood with a smooth, child-safe finish
Benefits for Children
- Refines visual discrimination of height, width, and depth
- Builds fine motor control, finger strength, and coordination
- Encourages proper pincer grip for future writing readiness
- Promotes independent work, focus, and problem-solving
- Lays foundation for early mathematical and geometric concepts
What’s Included
- 4 wooden cylinder blocks
- 10 knobbed cylinders per block (40 total cylinders)
Specifications
- Recommended Age: 3+ years
- Material: Solid hardwood with smooth lacquered finish
- Ideal for Montessori CASA classrooms and homeschool environments
How to Use
Present one block at a time. Invite the child to remove the cylinders using the knob, observe the size differences, and replace them in the correct order. Encourage repetition and exploration with different blocks as confidence grows.
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