You are keen on introducing the Montessori screwdriver activity to your toddlers, but you are unsure when and how to do it.
Let me tell you—the Montessori screwdriver activity is a practical life activity that is introduced to toddlers and preschoolers once they have mastered the lock and key activity.
Following the logic of Montessori principles, I introduced this activity to my children just after they had perfected the lock and key activity.
To introduce this activity to my young ones I needed a Montessori screwdriver board set, a small screwdriver for toys, and a toy screwdriver for preschoolers.
Screwdriver Montessori Activity For Toddlers And Preschoolers:
I have clarified that I used different sets, boards, and toy screwdrivers to introduce this activity to my children. Therefore, I decided to divide the activity into different parts.
I made a small diy screwdriver for my toddlers because I wanted to show them what a real screwdriver would look like, its functions, and more. I bought a 4/5” plywood, sandpaper, drill, and T-nuts.
After that, I started making diy Montessori screwdriver for my children. I drilled a hole, sanded the rough edges, and inserted the T-nuts into the wood with the help of a hammer.
I made it sure that the little teeth of those T-nuts went all the way in. Finally, my children could screw in matching-size hex head bolts with a nut driver. In the beginning, I chose a nut driver instead of a screwdriver because it was easier for them to use.
After a couple of days, I observed that my children were ready for a new challenge and hence I made a new screwdriver board with a sanded piece of wood. I used a Bosh screwdriver to help the children practice turning screws.
Next, bought a toy battery compartment because I wanted my children to learn to remove and replace screws and access batteries.
Now my children (who are 7 & 5) have become proficient. They practice tightening drawer knobs and screws around the house, integrating practical life skills into their learning.
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