Articles tagged with "Sensorial Equipment"
The Knobbed Cylinders (Cylinder Blocks)
March 6, 2026
The Knobbed Cylinders (Cylinder Blocks) Ages 2½ to 5 years old Material Four wooden blocks, each containing 10 cylinders with small knobs on top. The cylinders fit snugly into sockets carved into the blocks. Each block varies the cylinders in a different way: Block 1: Cylinders vary in all three …
Baric Tablets
February 26, 2026
Baric Tablets Ages 3 to 5 years old Materials 3 sets of wooden tablets, each set varying in weight. Each set should vary in weight by at least 5 grams. All six tablets in each set are about 3 inches by 4 inches. Each set is a slightly different colored …
The Knobless Cylinders
February 25, 2026
The Knobless Cylinders are a more complex sensorial exercise that builds on the classic Cylinder Blocks (Knobbed Cylinders). Children sort solid geometric shapes by size, refining their visual and tactile discrimination. This is a wonderful material for developing concentration and spatial awareness. Ages 3 to 5 years old Materials 4 …
The Red Rods
February 25, 2026
The Red Rods (Long Stair) Ages 3 to 6 years old Material 10 red wooden rods, all the same thickness but varying in length from 10 centimeters to one meter. Each rod increases in length by 10 centimeters — the length of the smallest rod. The longest rod is 10 …
The Brown Stair (Broad Stair)
February 24, 2026
The Brown Stair — also called the Broad Stair — is one of the most beloved sensorial materials in the Montessori classroom. It helps children visually and physically explore differences in two dimensions (width and height), building a foundation for mathematical thinking. Here's how to present it at home or …
Free Montessori Sandpaper Letters Printout
July 7, 2007
What is Sensorial Education?
June 30, 2007
"Thought is his human birthright, all education aims at helping the individual to think clearly about them instead of half-knowing things all in a muddle." (Phoebe Child) Sensorial education helps develop a child's intellect. Whether you believe intelligence is genetic or produced by environment, you can further it by education. …
Washing Up
June 30, 2007
Washing your hands is a great way to prevent illness. I encourage children to sing or chant a little song while they wash their hands. It helps them to wash their hands long enough to remove dirt and germs. They can sing or chant the ABC song or count all …
Geometric Cabinet Insets, Cards and Activities
June 30, 2007
Free downloadable circle cards Free downloadable rectangle cards Free downloadable triangle cards Age: 3 to 5 years old Purpose: Visual and tactile knowledge of geometric forms. Awareness and observation of geometric forms in the environment. Smooth and coordinated movement. Knobs enhance pencil grip. Promotes a foundation for later study of …
Sensorial Sound Boxes
June 30, 2007
Sound Boxes Ages 2 ½ to 5 years Sound is a sense that develops listening skills. Listening is one of the building blocks for language development, reading and comprehension. Sound is the foundation of music as well.You can make them with recycled material. Tea bags that come in metal cylinders …
The Pink Tower
June 30, 2007
The Pink/Natural Tower Age 2 ½ to 4 Materials: 10 solid wooden cubesThe pink tower varies from 1x1x1 centimeters to 10x10x10x centimeters Purpose: Build blocks of graduated 3 dimensional sizes in order to understand sequence and order. Presentation: Spread a mat or rug on the floor,Dr. Montessori used a green …
Sensorial Impressions vs Sensorial Education
June 30, 2007
"Thought is his human birthright, all education aims at helping the individual to think clearly about them instead of half-knowing things all in a muddle." (Phoebe Child) Sensorial education helps develop a child's intellect. Whether you believe intelligence is genetic or produced by environment, you can further it by education. …