Nuts and Bolts

Nuts and Bolts

Montessori nuts and bolts are a type of practical life activity that helps children develop fine motor skills, concentration, coordination and independence. They also strengthen hand muscles and teach patience and accuracy. The activity involves screwing and unscrewing different sized nuts and bolts made of metal or wood. Some variations of the activity include grading nuts and bolts by size, shape or color, screwing nuts and bolts into a frame, or using a screwdriver to tighten or loosen them. Montessori nuts and bolts are an open-ended activity that can also support math skills such as matching, counting, sorting, sizing, making patterns and categorizing

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