We have talked to you several times about the Montessori method within which a series of educational games stand out that can be offered to children of different age groups to develop their motor skills, concentration and creativity.
Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerousWe have talked to you several times about the Montessori method within which a series of educational games which can be offered to children of different age groups to develop their skills fine motor skills, concentration and creativity.
It is often about simple but clever games in which plastic is banned. In fact, theuse of natural materials such as wood but also commonly used objects such as fabrics, buttons, zippers, etc. In a previous article we proposed you to make some Montessori-style games yourself, but if you don't have the time or desire to try your hand at DIY and maybe you need to make a gift, you can choose to buy a series of good quality wooden games. and much appreciated by the little ones.
We then present a selection of Montessori games suitable for children aged 0 to 2 years.
Read also: 10 DIY GAMES AND FURNITURE ACCORDING TO THE MONTESSORI METHOD
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Cube with molds
One of the most classic Montessori style games is the cube with the molds made of natural wood. There are generally 6 to 12 molds from bright colors and shapes that are easy to grasp from the hands of the little ones. An educational game that allows children to learn to classify shapes: from the triangle to the parallelepiped, from the star to the trapezoid, etc. and learn the differences between colors.
Steinerian rainbow to be stacked
Colorful game suitable for the little ones is the rainbow to be stacked, a fun puzzle consisting of 6 pieces with which, taking advantage of the imagination, you can also make other fun creations. Also in this case it is a game suitable for learning colors and experimenting with one's manual skills.
Ring pyramids
Most ring pyramids are made of plastic. Better to choose instead a variant in natural wood in full Montessori style. This game, suitable for children from 12 months upwards, it is excellent for developing the ability to concentrate and fine dexterity.
Geometric stacker
For older children there is instead the geometric stacker, a very colorful wooden game consisting of 3 rods on which the little ones have to put in order precisely by stacking 25 pieces of wood of different shapes: rings, octagons and rectangles. This game hones the manual skills of the little ones and helps them develop the ability to differentiate shapes, colors and sizes.
Bench for hammering and beating
A classic toy that children like a lot and is able to stimulate their dexterity is the colored wood hammer and beating board. This is made with 8 removable pegs and comes with a hammer with which the baby has to hit the peg down to make another pull up.
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Little colored train
A timeless game is the colored wooden train suitable for children from 1 year of age. There are different shapes and models, the one in the photo is made up of a total of 15 blocks and has a length of 41 cm.
Wooden track
The wooden track is recommended for children from one year of age as it stimulates motor skills and the sense of touch in the little ones. It's composed by 8 different elements that can roll down for the wooden structure with different speeds.
Bucket with Colored Wooden Bricks
What little boy or girl doesn't like constructions? Here then is a fun gift as well useful for developing imagination and creativity of the little ones it could be a bucket with colored wooden bricks suitable from 12 months. The packages in which you can insert the various constructions according to the shape are excellent and educational. A game within a game.
Interlocking puzzle with knobs
The puzzle is an evergreen game. For the little ones there are interlocking wooden puzzles that can have different themes: animals, means of transport, food, etc. The one in the photo is dedicated to farm world with 12 wooden pieces that the child will soon learn to put in the right place thus improving their sensory perception and the coordination between eyes and hands.
Animal trucks
Always using the molds, children will also appreciate this animal truck which, in addition to improving their fine dexterity skills, will allow them to learn more about animals such as giraffe, elephant, zebra, etc. After inserting all the molds the baby or girl they can pull the truck with the red cord. Suitable from 18 months.
Arithmetic heel with fruit
A classic but timeless game is the arithmetic heel, that is the structure in which shapes can be rotated in this case some fruit. A fun way to help children learn geometry and colors.
Xylophone
For children who love sounds and music, a nice gift could be the colored wooden xylophone. Each piece of which it is composed obviously makes a different sound and the little ones will love listening to the differences. Suitable for ages 6 months and up.
