Rough and Smooth Boards in a Box

Description

The “Rough and Smooth Boards in a Box” prepare the Child for handwriting. This introductory activity introduces them to the concept of touch, and lays the foundation to developing “lightness of touch”, which prepares the fine motor control required for handwriting.

Features of the Rough and Smooth Boards in a Box

the direct objective is to introduce the Child to the concept of rough and smooth
indirectly, the Child
- learns to focus on their tactile sense
- is introduced to the concept of “lightness of touch”
- improves fine, and gross muscle control
this support material, is an activity found in the Montessori sensorial curriculum
first board – introduces the contrast of rough and smooth
second board – helps to coordinate finger movement; and to build dexterity; also known as “lightness of touch”
third board – introduces gradations of texture from a rough one, through to the roughest texture. A total of 5 different gradations

Size of the Rough and Smooth Boards in a Box

3 Beech wood boards – 24cm x 13.5cm x 1cm / (9½” x 5¼” x ¼”)
Presented in a Beech wood box with a loose lid – 26.5cm x 16cm x 5cm / (10¼” x 5¼” x 2″)

Wooden Montessori Materials - Features and Care Instructions

One of the attractions to the Montessori Method is the extensive use of wood.

We use several types of wood, sourced from renewable sources, in the production of our Montessori Materials.

Solid beechwood for cylinder blocks, pink towers, dressing frames and brown stairs.
Birchply for trays, holders and animal and botany puzzles.
MDF for puzzle maps
Pineply for boxes and containers

We ensure that the coatings and inks used are not only eco-friendly, but also non-toxic.

Our wooden products are manufactured by responsible partner factories both locally and abroad and ensure that fair labour practices are adopted.

Care instructions for Childrens House Wooden Materials:

If wooden products are exposed to liquids, wipe dry as quickly as possible.
Most of the surfaces can be wiped with a damp cloth if exposed to dirt or grime.
Avoid leaving any of our wooden product in direct sunlight, as it may warp certain woods and/ or the coating may fade over time.

Order R1000 or more for FREE shipping to South Africa

Order R1000 worth of items to qualify for free shipping to your door anywhere in South Africa.

Transit times depend on your location:

Cape Metro – next day if your order is placed before 13h00
Gauteng & Durban – 2 to 3 days
Everywhere else – 2 to 4 days depending on your location

Feel free to email us should you require any further information.

Delivery to USA, EU, Canada & the UK

We offer free delivery to the USA:

USA – free for orders over $400 – 7 days to your door
Canada – 7 day shipping is calculated at checkout – subject to additional GST & PST which is billed on arrival
UK – 7 day shipping is calculated at checkout – subject to 20% VAT which is billed on arrival
EU – 7 day shipping calculated at checkout – subject to EU VAT which is billed on arrival
Australia – 9 days – may be subject to 10% GST which is billed on arrival
NZ – 9 days – may be subject to 15% GST which is billed on arrival

Should you require further information about shipping charges, please feel free to contact us at info@childrenshouse.co.za

Additional information

Weight	0.980 kg
Dimensions	28 × 17 × 5.5 cm

1 review for Rough and Smooth Boards in a Box

Rated 5 out of 5

Genevive Garby (verified owner) – December 6, 2021

The detail of the rough and smooth boards is really good. It also comes in a nice box.