Montessori Sensorial material

Montessori Sensorial material

The Montessori method, developed by the Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori, emphasizes the importance of sensory education for the holistic development of children. Montessori sensory materials play a crucial role in this regard. In the following, we will delve into how Montessori materials promote children's senses and the positive effects this has on their development. Read on…

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Montessori Sensorial material

The Montessori method, developed by the Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori, emphasizes the importance of sensory education for the holistic development of children. Montessori sensory materials play a crucial role in this regard. In the following, we will delve into how Montessori materials promote children's senses and the positive effects this has on their development. Read on…

TimeTEX 12 Identical Blue Triangles "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX 12 Identical Blue Triangles "Montessori Premium"
The 12 Constructive Blue Triangles are all painted matt blue on one side and are the same size. As an extension of the work with the 5 boxes of Constructive Triangles, this activity will challenge the children. The child now tries to make as many different geometric shapes as possible from the 12 identical right-angled triangles, using their previous experience from the previous work. The...
  • first experiences in geometry
  • introduce triangle calculations
  • understand shapes and areas and problem solving
  • learning that many things in daily life are made up of triangles
  • put triangles together and learn to form independent third shapes
  • stimulates creative skills

€24.90 *
TimeTEX Baric Tablets "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Baric Tablets "Montessori Premium"
The baric tablets familiarize the child with the concept of weight (the baric senses). Blindfolded, the child tries to sort 2 tablets according to their weight and assign them to each other. The tablet with the lightest color is the lightest. The weight and color increase the heavier they are. The color of the tablets serves as a control so that the child can carry out this task on their own...
  • sharpen the sense for subtle differences in weight
  • learn to describe distinctions
  • stimulate sensitivity of the fingers
  • train the sense of weight
  • expand vocabulary

€69.90 *
TimeTEX Bells Keyboards (2) "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Bells Keyboards (2) "Montessori Premium"
Two boards in painted wood with black and white sections (like on a piano keyboard) for arranging the set of bells as a musical scale . with black and white sections for arranging the bell set like a piano keyboard made from painted wood Dimensions : approx. 53 x 22 x 0.6 cm (LxWxH) Contents: 2 boards with black and white sections Under the „ Montessori Premium “ brand, we offer high-quality...
  • with black and white sections
  • For arranging the bell set like a piano keyboard
  • made from painted wood

€39.90 *
TimeTEX Bells Set "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Bells Set "Montessori Premium"
Learning music is similar to learning a language and is an essential part of the Montessori curriculum. Because music has its own sounds and symbols as well as its own precise terminology. In addition to the opportunity to express themselves musically, primary school children are taught music terminology. This beautiful bell set is the key material for learning music in any Montessori prepared...
  • sharpen the sense of hearing
  • train auditory memory and sense of order
  • learn basic musical terms
  • 13 pairs of bells to form the chromatic scale

€1,190.00 *
TimeTEX Binomial Cube "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Binomial Cube "Montessori Premium"
The Binomial Cube is a concrete representation of the algebraic formula (a + b)³. The 8 color-coded blocks made of solid wood are different sizes and represent the algebraic binomial formula. The purpose for the preschool child is not to learn math. Rather, the child is challenged to find patterns and spatial relationships. It is best to imagine these as three-dimensional puzzles. Indirectly,...
  • three-dimensional construction against the background of the binomial formula
  • recognize the binomial square
  • make abstractions tangible
  • get to know the three dimensions
  • first introduction to algebra

€49.90 *
TimeTEX Brown Stair "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Brown Stair "Montessori Premium"
The Brown Stair introduces the child to size differences in three dimensions, whereby the width remains the same. The set consists of 10 massive wooden prisms with a constant width of 20 cm. Each prism differs in thickness. The aim is for the child to arrange the prisms in the correct order to form a stair-like structure. made of solid beech wood, painted with environmentally friendly brown...
  • made of solid beech wood, varnished with environmentally friendly brown varnish
  • didactically accurate dimensions
  • 1 x 1 x 20 cm increasing in increments up to 10 x 10 x 20 cm

€149.00 *
TimeTEX Circles, Triangles and Squares "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Circles, Triangles and Squares "Montessori Premium"
The 3 basic shapes that all children start with are the circle, triangle and square. In this set, each shape comes in 10 sizes in the three basic colours , ranging from 1 cm to 10 cm in length or diameter. The sets of circles, squares and triangles offer children the opportunity to explore and experiment with the three basic geometric shapes. This gives children a first insight into geometry....
  • playful interaction with colours, shapes and sizes
  • first insight into geometry
  • sorting by shape, colour and size

€64.90 *
TimeTEX Colour Tablets First Box, 3 pairs "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Colour Tablets First Box, 3 pairs "Montessori Premium"
From the age of 24 months onwards, the Color Tablets provide the child with a visual sensory experience and refine the ability to distinguish between different colors. Like other Montessori materials for young children, this material helps to develop concentration, will and intelligence and sharpens observation of the environment. In addition, it develops the aesthetic and artistic vision of...
  • practice matching the same colors
  • practice naming colors
  • get to know and distinguish the primary colors
  • develop the sense of color
  • expand vocabulary
  • In practical wooden box with lid

€16.90 *
TimeTEX Colour Tablets Second Box, 11 pairs "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Colour Tablets Second Box, 11 pairs "Montessori Premium"
From the age of 24 months onwards, the color tablets provide the child with a visual sensory experience and refine the ability to distinguish between different colors. Like other Montessori materials for young children, this material helps to develop concentration, will and intelligence and sharpens observation of the environment. In addition, it develops the aesthetic and artistic vision of...
  • practice matching the same colors
  • practice naming colors
  • get to know and differentiate between primary and mix colors
  • develop the sense of color
  • expand vocabulary
  • in practical wooden box with lid

€29.90 *
TimeTEX Colour Tablets Third Box, gradations "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Colour Tablets Third Box, gradations "Montessori Premium"
From the age of 24 months onwards, the color tablets provide the child with a visual sensory experience and refine the ability to distinguish between different colors. Like other Montessori materials for young children, this material helps to develop concentration, will and intelligence and sharpens observation of the environment. In addition, it develops the aesthetic and artistic vision of...
  • sort colors by shade (light - dark)
  • name colors (light blue, medium blue, dark blue, ...)
  • recognize primary and mixed colors and gradations
  • extended, detailed color experiences
  • development of color sense
  • expand vocabulary

€79.90 *
TimeTEX Constructive Triangles "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Constructive Triangles "Montessori Premium"
From the age of 4, children working with this material learn that all plane geometric figures can be constructed from triangles. It allows the length of the sides and angles to be determined by simply placing several elements on top of each other. This material is also very useful in elementary school, especially when dyslexic children are learning geometry for the first time. By working with...
  • name lessons on geometric surfaces
  • actively assemble new figures
  • learn the meaning and importance of the triangle
  • preparation for geometry
  • expand vocabulary

€129.00 *
TimeTEX Cylinder Block 1  "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Cylinder Block 1 "Montessori Premium"
The Cylinder Blocks are introduced to children as young as 12 months! The children are familiarized with all four Cylinder Blocks one after the other. The wooden grips located at the top of each cylinder provide the child with the opportunity to repeatedly practice the pensil grip (or three-point grip). In addition to practicing other direct targets, the child spends a lot of time holding the...
  • develop visual perception in the form of size differences
  • name lessons (long, longer, short, shorter ...)
  • indirect: preparation for writing by training the gripping muscles of the writing fingers (pencil grip)
  • indirect: Insight into the formation of sequences
  • control of error, as each insert cylinder only fits into its own opening

€69.90 *
TimeTEX Cylinder Block 2 "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Cylinder Block 2 "Montessori Premium"
The Cylinder Blocks are introduced to children as young as 12 months! The children are familiarized with all four Cylinder Blocks one after the other. The wooden grips located at the top of each cylinder provide the child with the opportunity to repeatedly practice the pensil grip (or three-point grip). In addition to practicing other direct targets, the child spends a lot of time holding the...
  • develop visual perception in the form of size differences
  • name lessons (long, longer, short, shorter ...)
  • indirect: preparation for writing by training the gripping muscles of the writing fingers (pencil grip)
  • indirect: Insight into the formation of sequences
  • control of error, as each insert cylinder only fits into its own opening

€69.90 *
TimeTEX Cylinder Block 3 "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Cylinder Block 3 "Montessori Premium"
The Cylinder Blocks are introduced to children as young as 12 months! The children are familiarized with all four Cylinder Blocks one after the other. The wooden grips located at the top of each cylinder provide the child with the opportunity to repeatedly practice the pensil grip (or three-point grip). In addition to practicing other direct targets, the child spends a lot of time holding the...
  • develop visual perception in the form of size differences
  • name lessons (long, longer, short, shorter ...)
  • indirect: preparation for writing by training the gripping muscles of the writing fingers (pencil grip)
  • indirect: Insight into the formation of sequences
  • control of error, as each insert cylinder only fits into its own opening

€69.90 *
TimeTEX Cylinder Block 4 "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Cylinder Block 4 "Montessori Premium"
The Cylinder Blocks are introduced to children as young as 12 months! The children are familiarized with all four Cylinder Blocks one after the other. The wooden grips located at the top of each cylinder provide the child with the opportunity to repeatedly practice the pensil grip (or three-point grip). In addition to practicing other direct targets, the child spends a lot of time holding the...
  • develop visual perception in the form of size differences
  • name lessons (long, longer, short, shorter ...)
  • indirect: preparation for writing by training the gripping muscles of the writing fingers (pencil grip)
  • indirect: Insight into the formation of sequences
  • control of error, as each insert cylinder only fits into its own opening

€69.90 *
TimeTEX Fabric Box "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Fabric Box "Montessori Premium"
This box with multicoloured fabrics is an activity that helps children to refine their tactile senses . Through contact with the materials, they learn to refine their sense of touch and to describe the characteristics of the squares . The fabric box contains 2 sets with 10 different fabrics. Children organise the pieces of fabric by feel to train their sense of touch. This activity is designed...
  • 10 pairs of fabric squares (with pairs that match in texture and colour)
  • refines tactile senses and ability to detect sensory differences
  • improves problem-solving skills and language

€29.90 *
TimeTEX Geometric Cabinet "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Geometric Cabinet "Montessori Premium"
This material can be used from the age of three and develops the sensory knowledge of plane geometry, which is deepened in the following years. It develops visual and tactile knowledge of geometric figures that can be consciously perceived in the environment. Sensory experimentation with straight lines and curves, together with the grasping exercise, is a good preparation for writing (the...
  • recognize and name geometric shapes
  • compare and assign shapes and surfaces, find similarities
  • learn to understand dimensions and proportions
  • match outlines
  • promote fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
  • carry out initial area calculations

€319.00 *
TimeTEX Geometric Cabinet Control Chart, German "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Geometric Cabinet Control Chart, German "Montessori Premium"
Control Chart with the names of all shapes from the Geometric Cabinet. The chart is made of high-quality wood (MDF). Dimensions: approx. 42.7 x 33.7 x 0.5 cm all geometric shapes and designations clearly arranged on 1 board accessory for the Geometric Cabinet made of high-quality wood (MDF) Under the „ Montessori Premium “ brand, we offer high-quality and excellently crafted Montessori...
  • all designations clearly arranged on 1 wooden board
  • accessories for the Geometry Cabinet
  • made of high-quality wood (MDF)

€14.90 *
TimeTEX Geometric Demonstration Tray "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Geometric Demonstration Tray "Montessori Premium"
This material can be used from the age of three and develops the sensory knowledge of geometry, which is deepened in the following years. It develops visual and tactile knowledge of geometric figures that can be consciously perceived in the environment. Sensory experimentation with straight lines and curves, together with the grasping exercise, is good preparation for writing. The Geometric...
  • development of sensory knowledge of geometry
  • space for 6 insets
  • contains 3 insets: circle, square and triangle

€69.90 *
TimeTEX Geometric form Cards "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Geometric form Cards "Montessori Premium"
This set of Geometric Form Cards made of high quality plastic helps the child in many ways to introduce shapes, increase vocabulary and recognize the differences in the thickness of the line by moving to the thinnest line, which can help with handwriting development. The Geometric Form Cards serve many different purposes. Introducing a variety of geometric shapes and recognizing the differences...
  • match the shapes of the Geometry Cabinet
  • made from high-quality plastic
  • get to know and trace geometric shapes

€39.90 *
TimeTEX Geometric form Cards Cabinet "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Geometric form Cards Cabinet "Montessori Premium"
This wooden box is used to store the Geometric Form Cards. The box is made of solid beech wood and has 3 compartments for the 3 different Geometric Form Cards: solid color, thick lines and thin lines. This practical storage box is usually placed near the Geometric Cabinet. Dimensions: approx. 16.4 x 9.0 x 7.8 cm for storing the geometric cards made of solid beech wood matches the shapes in the...
  • for storing the Geometric Cards
  • made of solid beech wood
  • matches the shapes in the Geometric Cabinet

€24.90 *
TimeTEX Geometric form Cards for the Demonstration Tray "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Geometric form Cards for the Demonstration Tray "Montessori Premium"
Set of cards in a flat square wooden tray for the introductory frame of the Geometric Cabinet. The 9 cards made of high-quality plastic show 3 versions of the 3 shapes. There are three basic shapes: Circle, Square and Triangle. Each has three versions of the original shapes: full color, blue wide border and thin blue border. Card dimensions: approx. 14 x 14 cm Contents: 9 plastic cards in a...
  • suitable for the Demonstration Tray of the Geometry Cabinet
  • 9 cards made of high-quality plastic
  • in a square wooden tray

€12.90 *
TimeTEX Geometric Objects "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Geometric Objects "Montessori Premium"
This set allows children to discover the geometric objects sphere, cube and cone. To prepare for geometry, trains the stereognostic senses and word lessons such as round, pointed, etc. The bases included are used for matching exercises. Learning opportunities Movement coordination development of fine motor skills development of hand-eye coordination Method - didactic information The geometric...
  • 10 geometric solids, 3 stands
  • Working out the different properties of the individual solids
  • in preparation for geometry
€79.90 *
TimeTEX Geometric Plane Figures with Box "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Geometric Plane Figures with Box "Montessori Premium"
The bases are used to match the geometric solid shapes (item no. 94230) to the corresponding bases. Wooden box dimensions: approx. 16.3 x 10.6 x 2.4 cm assignment of the geometric shapes 5 wooden figures in practical beech wooden box with lid Under the „ Montessori Premium “ brand, we offer high-quality and excellently crafted Montessori materials that are very popular. If these products or...
  • bases for the Geometric Solids
  • 5 wooden figures
  • in practical wooden box

€14.90 *
TimeTEX Knobless Cylinders "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Knobless Cylinders "Montessori Premium"
This material can be introduced when the child is familiar with the Cylinder Blocks and the color tablets, starting with the yellow cylinders and progressing to the red, blue and finally green ones. Like the other sensorial materials, the Knobless Cylinders stimulate many skills: Gross and fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, visual perception by training vision in relation to dimension....
  • learn how to sort by size
  • train the eye to perceive subtle differences in dimensions
  • recognize differences and similarities (when more than one set is used)
  • stimulate eye-hand coordination
  • expand vocabulary
  • visual control of error

€119.00 *
TimeTEX Pink Tower "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Pink Tower "Montessori Premium"
The Pink Tower is a set of 10 wooden cubes that promote visual discrimination of sizes in 3 dimensions. Working with this material prepares the child for mathematical concepts in the decimal system, geometry and volume. Learning opportunities: stack the cubes on top of each other to form a harmonious tower recognize proportions name the cubes with terms such as bigger - smaller, heavier -...
  • stack the cubes to form a harmonious tower
  • recognize proportions
  • name the cubes using terms such as bigger - smaller, heavier - lighter etc.
  • combination work Brown Stairs & Red Rods

€59.90 *
TimeTEX Pressure Cylinders "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Pressure Cylinders "Montessori Premium"
The Pressure Cylinders are an activity for pairing and graduating degrees of pressure. By pressing the spring-loaded cylinders, the child can feel the difference in resistance pressure. Children learn about pressure sensations with the Pressure Cylinders. Fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination are trained and optimized. Children learn important word lessons such as: easy to press, harder...
  • stimulation of the sensation of pressure
  • training of fine motor skills
  • learning to describe properties accurately
  • practicing word lessons on pressure resistance (firm, firmer, light, ...)

€69.90 *
TimeTEX Red Rods "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Red Rods "Montessori Premium"
The child learns to estimate the length and orientation with the help of the Red Rods. They use their sense of sight and touch to find out the difference between the individual rods. The rods are painted with 3 coats of bright red, environmentally friendly paint. The edge length of each rod is 2.5 cm, but the length varies from 10 cm to 100 cm in steps of 10 cm. Learning opportunities: visually...
  • learn to recognize the difference in length of the rods
  • naming the poles with terms such as short, long, longer etc.
  • developing fine and gross motor muscles
  • preliminary stage to the numerical rods
  • combined work with Pink Tower and Brown Stair

€79.90 *
TimeTEX Rough and Smooth Boards, set of 3 "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Rough and Smooth Boards, set of 3 "Montessori Premium"
The rough and smooth boards prepare the child for writing. This introductory activity of this Montessori sensorial material introduces children to the concept of touch and lays the foundation for the development of "lightness of touch", which prepares the fine motor control required for handwriting. Learning opportunities: familiarize the child with the concept of rough and smooth learn to...
  • familiarize the child with the concept of rough and smooth
  • learn to focus on the sense of touch
  • Introduction to the concept of "lightness of touch"
  • promotion of fine and gross motor skills

€24.90 *
TimeTEX Rough Gradation Tablets "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Rough Gradation Tablets "Montessori Premium"
Working with this material enables the child to recognize tactile features of objects even without seeing them (blindfolded). It promotes fine motor skills and is an excellent activity to prepare for writing. Like other Montessori sensorial materials for young children, this material helps to develop concentration, will and intelligence and sharpens observation of the environment. By working...
  • feel and recognize surfaces
  • name and describe the properties of surfaces
  • compare and assign structures
  • refining the sense of touch
  • practice tactile perception and learn to measure finger strength
  • indirect preparation for writing - lightness of the hand

€44.90 *
TimeTEX Smelling Bottles "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Smelling Bottles "Montessori Premium"
It is important that the child learns to distinguish smells, what they mean and how to react to them. The child, either wearing a blindfold or closing their eyes, smells each olfactory bottle and matches it to the control odor by performing a process of elimination. Our sense of smell is a powerful, revolutionary tool that can trigger certain signals in the brain - be it to detect if there is...
  • learn and name new odors
  • identify odors and compare them with the help of a control bottle
  • train the sense of smell
  • describe odors
  • carry out the exercise blindfolded
  • memorize odors over a longer period of time
  • learn the importance of safety

€39.90 *
TimeTEX Sound Boxes "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Sound Boxes "Montessori Premium"
Working with this material refines listening skills to the point of developing the ability to recognize the sound properties of objects even without seeing them (you can do this blindfolded). Like other Montessori sensory materials for young children, this material helps to develop concentration, will and intelligence and sharpens observation of the environment. This material promotes the...
  • strengthen the sense of hearing
  • promote attention skills
  • find pairs of sounds
  • recognize different sounds
  • name sounds
  • train the auditory memory
  • expand vocabulary

€49.90 *
TimeTEX Stand for Pink Tower "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Stand for Pink Tower "Montessori Premium"
A beautifully crafted and sturdy stand to place the Pink Tower securely on a cupboard or shelf. The stand has a raised edge on 2 sides so that the largest cube of the pink tower can be pushed against it to ensure that it is immediately in the correct position. The stand is made of lacquered, solid beech wood and has 4 feet so that it stands firmly in place. The surface is made of high-quality,...
  • for secure placement on a cupboard or shelf
  • made of solid beech wood, birch plywood surface
  • raised edge on 2 sides so that the pink tower is immediately in the right position
  • 4 feet for a firm stand

€8.90 *
TimeTEX Stand for Red and Number Rods "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Stand for Red and Number Rods "Montessori Premium"
Extremely practical and space-saving storage for the Red and Number Rods. The sturdy stand keeps the rods safe and tidy at all times. The compartments of the stand are lined with felt to prevent the rods from getting scratched. Material: high-quality beech plywood, with felt padding Dimensions: approx. 41 x 10 x 29 cm space-saving storage for the Red and Number Rods secure stand thanks to...
  • space-saving storage of red and numerical rods
  • secure stand thanks to robust base
  • 10 compartments, 1 for each rod
  • tidy storage
  • safe storage of the rods

€69.90 *
TimeTEX Tasting Bottles "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Tasting Bottles "Montessori Premium"
This material helps children to refine their sense of taste. The tasting bottles are an important key to understanding the environment and enrich the child's vocabulary. As with other sensory activities, mapping sharpens concentration and attention. Through this material, children learn to recognize the differences in taste such as bitter, sweet, salty and sour. The bottles are filled with...
  • stimulate tasting sense
  • differentiate tastes
  • describing tastes
  • finding pairs of tastes
  • memorize tastes over a longer period of time
  • perform the exercise blindfolded
  • expand vocabulary

€39.90 *
TimeTEX Thermic Bottles "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Thermic Bottles "Montessori Premium"
The thermic bottles are used to feel and name temperature differences. This allows children to feel and learn terms such as cold, cool, warm and hot and their gradations. The material consists of a wooden box with 8 compartments and 8 metal thermic bottles with 4 red and 4 blue caps. The bottles can be filled in pairs with water at different temperatures. Learning opportunities: perception of...
  • perception of temperature differences
  • introduction of first physical knowledge
  • name lessons warm / cold

€59.90 *
TimeTEX Thermic Tablets "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Thermic Tablets "Montessori Premium"
The thermic tablets are used to stimulate the ability to distinguish thermal properties (warm, cool, cold). The material isolates the thermal conductivity of different surfaces. It is used to refine the ability to recognize the temperature of surfaces. The activity is carried out with eyes closed or blindfolded. In this way, only the sense of touch is used and not looking for distinctions by...
  • perceive and classify temperature differences
  • different materials create a different temperature sensation
  • learn to compare and describe temperatures
  • stimulate sensitivity of the hands
  • expand vocabulary

€59.90 *
TimeTEX Trinomial Cube "Montessori Premium" TimeTEX Trinomial Cube "Montessori Premium"
The Trinomial Cube represents the algebraic formula (a + b + c)³. The factors of the equation are represented by cubes and prisms. The color-coded wooden blocks are different sizes and represent the algebraic trinomial formula. The purpose for the preschooler is not to learn math. Rather, the child is challenged to find patterns and spatial relationships. It is best to think of these as...
  • extension of the Binomial Cube
  • three-dimensional construction against the background of the trinomial formula
  • recognize the trinomial square
  • make abstractions tangible
  • get to know the three dimensions
  • first introduction to algebra

€69.90 *

 

What is Montessori sensory material?

Montessori sensory materials consist of a variety of sensory teaching aids that have been specially developed to train children's senses. These materials are often made from natural materials such as wood, metal and fabric and are designed to stimulate children's curiosity and interest. Frequently used Montessori sensory materials include, for example, the touch boards, the smell box set, the cylinder blocks and the colouring tablets.

Montessori materials from TimeTEX

Our range includes various Montessori learning materials, such as learning materials with the theme of the life cycle of different animals or puzzle cards for introducing and using geographical terms. These materials are designed to train children's senses in a playful way and improve their perception. By working with the sensory material, children can better understand their environment and learn to recognise connections.

Montessori materials not only stimulate children's senses. For example, we also offer word type symbols for the individual development and targeted promotion of language skills. Discover the world of Montessori materials from TimeTEX and promote the development of your pupils in a unique way!

What is the significance of Montessori sensory materials?

The development of the senses in early childhood is of crucial importance. The senses serve as the foundation for understanding and perceiving the world around us. Montessori sensory materials help children to sharpen and refine their senses, which in turn improves their ability to observe, compare and categorise objects and information. This forms the basis for later cognitive development.

How Montessori sensory materials support development

  1. Encouraging fine motor skills: Many Montessori sensory materials require precise movements of the hands and fingers to explore and manipulate objects. This contributes to the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
  2. Training the senses: The materials are designed to challenge and stimulate the children's senses. For example, they can explore different textures, smells and sounds to develop their sensory skills.
  3. Independent learning: The Montessori method emphasises children's independence and independent learning. Sensory materials encourage children to explore independently and make their own discoveries.
  4. Concentration and patience: Working with sensory materials requires patience and perseverance. Children learn to concentrate on a task and carry it through to completion.
  5. Preparation for later learning areas: The development of the senses forms the basis for understanding maths, language and other complex concepts. Montessori sensory materials, such as geometric shapes, lay this important foundation.

Conclusion

Montessori sensory materials are an essential part of Montessori education and contribute significantly to the holistic development of children. These creative teaching aids promote sensory training, fine motor skills, concentration and independent learning. When children train their senses, they lay the foundation for lifelong learning and discovery. Parents and educators should therefore make sure that these materials are available in their children's educational environment in order to support their development in the best possible way.

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