Cylinder Blocks No. 4 - Nienhuis AMI

The cylinder blocks introduce the child to the first stage of visual size discrimination. Crafted from solid beech wood with a smooth satin lacquer finish. Each block has slightly rounded edges and each cylinder is individually sanded and lacquered. The cylinders progress in height, from small to large, the diameter remaining constant.

Class area: Sensory

Objectives and skills worked:
- Visual discrimination of dimensions (sensory refinement).
- Refinement of voluntary movement.
- Preparation for writing by grasping the three fingers.
- Development of willpower and concentration.
- Preparation for the mathematical mind
- Indirect preparation for mathematics.
- Building intelligence

Reference: 002200

For all Nienhuis products, the delivery takes longer (on average 1 to 2 weeks) and depends on the stocks at the manufacturer.