Montessori nuts and bolts activity is a practical life activity. Dr. Maria Montessori designed it to help children strengthen their wrist and finger muscles, indirectly preparing them for pincer grip activities.
Without access to costly Montessori materials, one can engage their children in this activity.
I never missed an opportunity to engage my children in any sort of Montessori-inspired activity.
I am going to share here how my son and daughter performed this activity when they were toddlers and preschoolers. In addition, I will share with you the following so that you can easily perform this activity with your children:
- Montessori nuts and bolts activity for toddlers
- Nuts and bolts Montessori purpose
- Montessori Nuts and Bolts presentation
- Montessori nuts and bolts activity lesson plans
Montessori Nuts And Bolts Activity For Toddlers:
From the beginning, I knew that I was dealing with toddlers and preschoolers and hence I took extra care to introduce this activity to them.
Montessori Nuts And Bolts Presentation
Materials I Needed:
- Nuts and bolts
- A basket or a container
- A tray or a placemat
First of all , I organized the united nuts and bolts on the top of the tray.
Then, I showed my children how to hold the bolt in a horizontal position in the right hand (because they are right-handed) and asked them to grasp the nut in their left hand using the thumb and two fingers.
Next, my task was to demonstrate how to unscrew the nut using careful movements of the wrist of the right hand.
After that, I placed the bolt vertically at the top of the tray and then put the nuts at the bottom.
Then, I told them to repeat the process.
Once I had completed all the sets, I returned them to the container.
Nuts And Bolts Montessori Purpose:
The purpose of this activity is to develop fine motor skills, wrist strength, coordination, and focus in young children.
Sumanta De is an educator. He has been teaching students for more than 16 years following the principles of Dr.Maria Montessori. He has a 7-year-old son and a 5-year-old daughter.
He is nurturing his children abiding by the principles of Dr.Maria Montessori. His passion for Montessori methods goes beyond the classroom.
Hence, he shares his experiences and insights through a dedicated Montessori blog and a YouTube channel under the name “NewChild Montessori”. He aims to offer valuable guidance to both parents and educators.
Education: M.A. English, Masters in Child Psychology & Bachelor’s Degree in Montessori Teachers Training