A practical life activity that combines counting practice with hands-on fine motor work using a wooden board, nuts, discs, and a child-friendly wrench.
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Product Description
The Wooden Nut Counter is a Montessori-inspired practical life and math material designed to strengthen fine motor skills while introducing early counting and sequencing. Children twist nuts onto the board using a wooden wrench, combining practical life movement with numeracy exploration.
Key Features
- Includes 10 numbered wooden discs (1–10) for number recognition and sequencing
- Comes with 10 twistable nuts and a child-sized wooden wrench
- Promotes pincer grip, wrist rotation, and fine motor coordination
- Supports one-to-one correspondence and early counting skills
- Durable wooden construction with smooth, child-safe finish
Benefits for Children
- Develops practical life skills through twisting and screwing actions
- Improves concentration, independence, and hand control
- Introduces basic math concepts in a tactile and engaging way
- Encourages problem-solving and sequencing through self-correction
What’s Included
- 1 wooden counting board
- 10 numbered wooden discs (1–10)
- 10 twistable nuts
- 1 wooden wrench
Specifications
- Board Size: 30 cm × 10 cm × 1 cm
- Wrench Size: 11.5 cm
- Nut Size: 2.8 cm diameter × 1.8 cm height
- Recommended Age: 3+ years
- Ideal for Practical Life and Math shelves in Montessori classrooms or homeschools
How to Use
Children select a numbered disc, place it on the board, and twist the corresponding number of nuts onto the bolts using the wooden wrench. This activity integrates counting with practical hand movement, offering control of error as each number corresponds to a fixed quantity.