Description

Made from a sturdy, thick glass which makes this hexagonal shaped jar; with a gold lid; safe for small hands to use.  The lid screws on easily,  forming a water-tight seal.  Perfect for the Montessori classroom’s practical life environment, and you can decant shoe or furniture polish, and even wax into this jar.  The tape measure in the photograph helps you to relate to the size of the product.

Features of the Hexagonal Jar with Gold Lid

• the direct objective is for the Child to learn how to open (unscrew), and to close (screw) the lid on the jar
• indirectly, the Child-
  • improves fine, and gross muscle development
  • requires bilateral coordination between both hands
  • develops independence, and self-esteem
• this activity supports the Montessori practical life curriculum for the 3 to 6 year old child/ren
• the jar can be used for numerous associated activities, i.e. furniture polish can be decanted into the jar and the child uses it to clean their desk

Sizes of the Hexagonal Jar with Gold Lid

• volume  –  50ml / (1¾oz)
• height of jar  –  5 cm / (2″)
• diameter  –  4.5 cm / (1¾”)

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Further Reading and Resources

1. A Montessori activity: matching containers with lids written by the Family FECS.com

2. The Montessori practical life activities, in the classroom and at home, a blog written by North America Training Centre (NAMC)