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Wooden Screw Toy – Animal Shape Fine Motor Activity for Toddlers

Wooden Screw Toy – Animal Shape Fine Motor Activity for Toddlers

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Designed to strengthen fine motor coordination and problem-solving, this beechwood screw and nut toy introduces toddlers to real-world skills through hands-on, purposeful play. With charming animal tops and natural materials, it's the perfect blend of fun and function—true to Montessori principles.


Product Description

  • Features wooden animal-headed screws and matching bases to twist and assemble.

  • Encourages grasping, turning, and twisting, which build fine motor strength and coordination.

  • Made from smooth, solid beech wood and coated with non-toxic, water-based paint.

  • Perfectly sized for small hands, promoting two-handed activity and hand dominance awareness.

  • Adorable animal character tops (like the monkey shown) enhance engagement and imaginative exploration.


Developmental Benefits

  • Supports fine motor development and wrist rotation, important for later writing skills.

  • Reinforces cause-and-effect understanding through hands-on manipulation.

  • Builds focus, patience, and problem-solving skills.

  • Encourages independent play and real-world tool use simulation.


Why Montessori Families Love It

  • Respects the child’s need for real, functional tasks in a playful way.

  • Encourages concentration and repetition, which are foundational to Montessori learning.

  • Beautifully crafted with natural materials and calming colors—no batteries, lights, or noise.

“The hands are the instruments of man’s intelligence.”
— Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind, p. 25

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