Enhance tactile discrimination skills with Montessori Rough and Smooth Boards. A fundamental sensorial material for early childhood education!
Product Description
The Montessori Rough and Smooth Boards are a key sensorial material used to sharpen a child’s sense of touch and build awareness of texture differences. Designed for early childhood tactile exploration, this set introduces children to varying levels of roughness, preparing their hands for future writing work.
Key Features
- Includes 3 textured boards: smooth, rough, and varying grades of sandpaper
- Supports tactile discrimination, sensory refinement, and fine motor control
- Prepares hand sensitivity essential for pencil grip and handwriting
- Encourages independent exploration, concentration, and classification
- Made from durable wood with securely mounted texture strips
What's Included
- 1 Smooth Texture Board (12 cm × 12 cm)
- 1 Dual-Texture Board with Half Smooth/Half Rough (14.5 cm × 12 cm)
- 1 Multi-Strip Graded Board (22.5 cm × 12 cm)
- 1 Wooden storage box (26 cm × 14.5 cm × 7.5 cm)
Benefits
- Develops tactile sensitivity and focus
- Introduces texture grading and comparison
- Strengthens pre-writing hand coordination
- Promotes Montessori principles of hands-on exploration and control of error
Specifications
- Material: Natural wood with safe textured inserts
- Recommended Age: 3+ years
- Dimensions: Boards range from 12 cm × 12 cm to 22.5 cm × 12 cm
Ideal For
- Montessori toddler and CASA classrooms
- Sensorial shelves in preschools and homeschools
- Sensory integration therapy and early learning environments
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