1st Cylinder Of Block No. 1 (Nienhuis)
Made by Nienhuis Montessori · shipped by Heutink International (Netherlands) About the maker
The first cylinder of block number one, a single replacement piece. Block one is the block where height and diameter grow together, so its cylinders change in two directions at once and the two ends of the row are worlds apart. An end cylinder is also the one a child reaches for first and the one that rolls furthest when it goes off the table. Check the block number before ordering, since the four blocks look alike on the shelf. The complete block is a separate item.
“The senses, being explorers of the world, open the way to knowledge.”
The 1st Cylinder of Block No.
- Refinement of pincer grasp through manipulating the spherical head
- Visual discrimination of dimensional differences
- Development of hand-eye coordination during placement activities
- Preparation for mathematical concepts through size relationships
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1 introduces the child to dimensional variations through a single wooden peg figure with its distinctive spherical head and cylindrical base. This natural wood component belongs to the knobbed cylinder blocks, where each cylinder's smooth surface and precise proportions isolate one quality for exploration. The spherical head of this particular cylinder provides the perfect three-finger grip for developing the pincer grasp essential for writing. Through repeatedly grasping, lifting, and placing this wooden peg, children build muscular memory while their senses absorb the cylinder's specific dimensions. The 1st Cylinder's role in the complete block set teaches discrimination of size through direct manipulation, as children discover through touch and sight how this piece relates to others in graduated series. This hands-on exploration with the wooden cylinder's exact measurements builds the sensorial foundation for understanding mathematical relationships before formal number work begins.
How to present it
Follow the Montessori method of presentation for optimal child development.
Place the cylinder block on a mat at the child's dominant side. Ensure the work surface is clear and the lighting allows the child to see the cylinder holes clearly.
- 1
Demonstrate the three-finger grip on the spherical head, lifting the cylinder vertically
Move slowly to allow the child to observe your precise finger placement - 2
Place the cylinder gently beside its hole, allowing the child to see the match
Pause before inserting to build anticipation and focus - 3
Lower the cylinder into its corresponding socket with control
Listen for the satisfying sound of wood meeting wood - 4
Invite the child to remove and replace the cylinder
Step back completely to avoid hovering or correcting
Every Child Is a Little Creator
Heritage
Since 1929
In classrooms
Around the world
European brands
Nienhuis, GAM, Educo
1st Cylinder Of Block No. 1 (Nienhuis)
