Description

Children gain great satisfaction by participating in household chores.  Adults could take a leaf out of the Child’s book, if they learnt to be as satisfied as the Child, when a task is complete.  Hanging up damp kitchen towels with these 10 bamboo clothes pegs, is just such an example.  This is a skill that takes time to develop correctly, and helps improve the Child’s fine motor muscle coordination in their hands, and fingers.

Features of the 10 Bamboo Clothes Pegs

• the direct objective is to;
  • learn how to open, and close the peg
• indirectly, they;
  • can develop the finger muscles, which are needed for handwriting
  • are encouraged to focus, and concentrate on the task at hand
  • gain satisfaction from completing a task successfully
  • develop self-esteem and independence
• this activity supports many of the Montessori practical life curriculum

Contents of the 10 Bamboo Clothes Pegs

• made from bamboo they open smoothly, and easily
• sized for small hands

Size of each Peg  –  5.5 cm x 1 cm x 1cm / (2¼” x ¾” x ¾”)

Related Products

• Purchase 20 bamboo pegs in a set, if you need a larger quantity
• Waffle Swab Dish cloths are small, and light enough for the Child to hang on a wash line
• Kitchen appliances in a set of 3-part card, will help the Child learn the names of all the equipment found in a kitchen

Further Reading and Referred Material

1. Montessori Practical Life Activities List: 50 Activities written by Reach for Montessori.com

2. Read the blog about how Montessori children learn to hang up washing on a wash line by How We Montessori.com