This wooden peg size sorting toy helps toddlers strengthen their hand grip and fine motor skills. Each peg fits into a matching hole based on its size, supporting early size differentiation and muscle coordination.
Product Description
The Montessori Peg Size Sorting Toy is a hands-on fine motor material designed to build finger strength, coordination, and early size discrimination. Featuring five color-coded pegs of varying diameters, this activity engages toddlers in matching, grasping, and fitting tasks that support Practical Life and Sensorial development in Montessori environments.
Key Features
- Includes 1 wooden base with 5 inset holes and 5 colorful, graduated pegs
- Each peg features a contoured waistline for easier grasping and twisting
- Visually graded in size to promote spatial awareness and matching
- Develops pre-writing skills through strengthening of hand and finger muscles
- Supports Occupational Therapy goals and early independent exploration
Benefits for Children
- Improves fine motor control and pincer grasp
- Refines visual perception and size discrimination
- Promotes bilateral coordination and hand-eye tracking
- Encourages focus, concentration, and purposeful movement
What’s Included
- 1 solid wooden base with 5 size-specific peg holes
- 5 color-coded wooden pegs with ergonomic grip
Specifications
- Material: Smooth-finished hardwood with child-safe paint
- Recommended Age: 18 months and up
- Curriculum Area: Practical Life, Sensorial, Fine Motor Development
How to Use
Present the material by removing all pegs from the base. Invite the child to explore by fitting each peg into the matching hole. Encourage repetition and allow the child to self-correct through size discrimination. This work enhances hand strength and supports early problem-solving skills.