Large Wood Nuts and Bolts - Fine Motor Montessori Activity for Toddlers 18M and up Montessori Toy

I have different nuts and bolts sets available including plastic and wood options.  

Option 1 - 4 sets of plastic nuts and bolts in mixed colors.  You get 4 nuts and 4 bolts.  (colors selected at random, 1 nut and 1 bolt for each of the 4 colors, so 8 pieces total) OR you can select

Option 2 - all 6 colors of plastic nuts and bolts (12 pieces total)

Option 3 - 4 wooden nuts and bolts pairs with 1 short and 1 long wooden boards (10 pieces total)

What they are learning WHILE having fun:
- Hand/Eye coordination - Being able to line up and place the nuts on the bolts and the bolts through the holes.
- Color recognition – Kids need to recognize the differences in the colors in order to place the nut on the matching bolt.
- Fine motor - Practicing using fine motor pincer grasp in order to manipulate the bolts. Builds hand muscles and dexterity which are essential for a proper pencil grasp.

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