A fine motor development tool, this Montessori Nuts and Bolts Set C features a wooden block with graduated metal nuts and bolts. Designed to refine hand strength, coordination, and focus, it’s a key part of the Montessori practical life curriculum.
Product Description
The Montessori Nuts and Bolts Set C is an advanced fine motor activity that supports Practical Life development and early mechanical understanding. With 6 pairs of stainless steel nuts and bolts in graded sizes, this material encourages precise hand movements, spatial reasoning, and independent problem-solving. Children build concentration and dexterity while manipulating real-world tools scaled for their hands.
Key Features
- Includes 6 hex bolts with matching nuts in ascending sizes
- Mounted on a solid beechwood block with 6 pre-threaded holes
- Nut diameters range from approx. 0.4 cm to 2.1 cm for graduated difficulty
- Encourages tool-handling, coordination, and sequencing skills
- Visually self-correcting and aligned with Montessori principles
Benefits
- Strengthens fine motor control and bilateral hand use
- Prepares hand muscles for writing, tying, and dressing tasks
- Promotes independence, persistence, and attention to detail
- Supports early STEM interest through mechanical exploration
What’s Included
- 1 beechwood block with 6 threaded holes (29 cm × 4.8 cm × 4.7 cm)
- 6 stainless steel bolts (lengths up to 6 cm)
- 6 matching hex and dome nuts (diameters from 0.4 cm to 2.1 cm)
Specifications
- Block Dimensions: 29 cm (L) × 4.8 cm (W) × 4.7 cm (H)
- Material: Beech wood base and stainless steel hardware
- Recommended Age: 3+ years
- Curriculum Area: Practical Life, Sensorial, Early Engineering
How to Use
Invite the child to remove each nut and bolt pair. They will explore the mechanics of threading as they match each bolt to its corresponding hole. The graduated sizes promote size discrimination and problem-solving as children rebuild the sequence from smallest to largest. This work also supports left-to-right ordering and attention to detail.
