The geometric solids – Nienhuis Montessori

The Nienhuis Montessori geometric solids are sensorial material and introduce the child to solid geometry with a set comprising of ten solid wooden shapes. Working with this material allows the child to understand 3D shapes by making them tangible objects. A key part of the Montessori sensorial curriculum, the solids are all painted blue for isolation purposes, avoiding the child confusing shape with colour.

The shapes include:
– A triangular prism
– A rectangular prism
– A cube
– A cylinder
– A cone
– A triangular pyramid
– A square pyramid
– A sphere
– An ellipsoid
– An ovoid

The geometric solids are Montessori materials that challenge and shape a child’s stereognostic sense, which is the ability to perceive and understand both the form and nature of objects through touch. This leads to an awareness of how shapes form the basis for everyday objects, laying the foundation for future work in geometry. The set of solids can be supplemented with the two-dimensional geometric plane figures to link the three-dimensional geometric solids and the geometric solids basket to store the solids (sold separately).

This Montessori material is suitable for children aged 3-6 years.

Contents:

10 solid wooden geometrical shapes painted blue
3 clear stands for the curved-sided solids

We currently do not have this item in stock, but it is available on pre-order. We will order this item for you from our supplier. Due to importation from the European Union to Switzerland please allow 2 to maximum 3 weeks for delivery.

About Nienhuis Montessori

Dutch brand Nienhuis Montessori is the world’s leading Montessori brand, that honours and continues the legacy of Maria Montessori, and manufactures the widest and most innovative range of original Montessori materials, furniture and related products. The high quality Nienhuis Montessori products provides children with the tools they need to become independent and critical thinkers.

All Nienhuis Montessori materials are certified by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Materials Committee and are meticulously crafted to isolate difficulty so that children can focus, gain mastery, and flourish.

Nienhuis Montessori is one of the brands managed by the Dutch company Heutink International, that provides the very best global educational brands, which are geared towards learning through play.