Montessori Bolt Block – Three Bolt Set
Unique high quality Montessori bolt block handcrafted from cherry and maple wood, varnished with non toxic water based finishes.

This Montessori Practical Life activity is typically used in the 3-6 year old classroom. This material helps develop and strengthen hand and finger muscles of the pincer grip. It is one of the many examples of how the design of Montessori materials indirectly prepare for a future skill – in this case for holding a pencil. In addition, the practical life aspect helps a child to learn how to thread, tighten and loosen a bolt and nut!

An excellent addition to any preschool or homeschool classroom that is both intriguing to children and develops concentration.

Features:

• 3/8″ Bolt and corresponding Wing Nut with an oversized washer
• 1/2″ Bolt and corresponding Hex Nut with an oversized washer
• 3/8″ Bolt and corresponding Acorn Nut with an oversized washer
• Bases are approximately 2-3/8″ square (6cm) and 1″ thick (1cm) allowing them to be comfortably held in the hand

Rated as Easy (Hex Nut), Medium (Wing Nut) and Challenging (Acorn Nut) – all provide a good challenge to develop finger dexterity and pincer grip. See further descriptions of the individual bolt blocks in each of their separate listings.