Build toddlers’ stacking precision, size differentiation, and fine motor coordination with Montessori Stacking Discs on Vertical Dowel.
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Product Description
The Montessori Stacking Discs on Vertical Dowel is a Practical Life and Sensorial material designed for Casa classrooms and toddler environments. It supports early sequencing, size discrimination, and fine motor development through progressive size stacking. The activity follows Montessori principles, including control of error and isolation of difficulty, making it ideal for self-directed practice.
Key Features
- Supports Practical Life and Sensorial curriculum areas
- Promotes size sequencing and visual-spatial discrimination
- Control of error through progressive disc sizes
- Isolation of difficulty for focused skill development
- Solid wood construction suitable for Montessori classrooms
Benefits for Children
- Strengthens pincer grasp, wrist rotation, and hand coordination
- Develops concentration and independent problem-solving
- Introduces early mathematical thinking (smallest to largest)
- Encourages repetition, refining motor memory and precision
What’s Included
- One wooden base with vertical dowel
- Three color-coded stacking discs in ascending sizes
Specifications
- Base Size: 14 cm x 14 cm
- Dowel Height: 7 cm
- Material: Eco-friendly solid wood with child-safe paint
- Recommended Age: 18 months+ (Toddler & Casa level)
How to Use
Present the material on a work mat in the Practical Life or Sensorial area. Invite the child to remove the discs, then stack them from largest to smallest. The control of error allows the child to self-correct by visually and physically sensing the sequence. Repeat presentations to refine fine motor control and sequencing skills.