Cylinder Block No. 2Varying Diameter, Constant Height
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The first photo is the maker's own. The other shots are illustrative.
Inv. no. NIE-002000
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Construction
- Solid hardwood
- Finish
- Natural finish
- EAN
- 8719924000462
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The original
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AMI approval
The material is approved by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). Nienhuis has made Montessori materials since 1929.
A verifiable original
The EAN 8719924000462 is on the box. It is the maker's number, not ours.
What the child does
Cylinder Block No. 2 in a child's hands
Ten cylinders that are all 55 mm tall and run from 10 mm to 55 mm across, so only the thickness changes. Holding one dimension still is what makes the block teachable: a child comparing two cylinders here has nothing to weigh up except width, and the socket confirms the judgement without an adult saying anything. The knob is held in the writing grip, which is why this sits in the sensorial area and pays off in the language area. Solid beechwood with a satin lacquer finish, for ages 3 to 6.
Visual Discrimination
Children develop the ability to perceive subtle differences in diameter through careful observation and matching.
Fine Motor Control
The knobbed cylinders promote pincer grip development, essential for later writing skills.
Mathematical Preparation
Concrete experience with gradation and dimension prepares the mind for abstract mathematical concepts.
Concentration Development
The precise nature of the work requires sustained attention and develops the child's capacity for focused work.
Activity Guide
How to present it
Place the cylinder block on a table mat at the child's dominant hand side. Ensure adequate workspace for removing all cylinders. Sit beside the child, not opposite.
- 1Using thumb, index, and middle finger, grasp the knob of the thickest cylinder and slowly remove it
- 2Place the cylinder in front of its socket, continuing left to right until all cylinders are removed
- 3Pause and visually scan the empty sockets and cylinders
- 4Select the thickest cylinder and slowly return it to its socket, feeling for the perfect fit
- 5Continue replacing cylinders one at a time, using visual and tactile discrimination
3 tips for parents
- At home, offer similar experiences with nesting cups or containers that vary in width but not height
- Resist correcting errors, allow your child to discover mistakes independently through the material's design
- Practice patience; some children may repeat this work dozens of times to achieve mastery
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Details
What's in the Box
- Wooden cylinder block: With 10 graduated holes
- 10 knobbed cylinders: Varying diameters, constant height
Size and material
| Packaging | 47 × 10 × 9 cm |
| Construction | Solid hardwood |
| Finish | Natural finish |
| Recommended Age | 3-6 years |
Care
Wipe with slightly damp cloth, dry immediately
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Cylinder Block No. 2 differ from the other cylinder blocks?
Cylinder Block No. 2 features cylinders that vary only in diameter while maintaining the same height. This isolates the concept of width/diameter, allowing children to focus on one dimensional change at a time, following Montessori's principle of isolation of difficulty.
What specific skills does this material develop in children?
This material develops visual discrimination of size, fine motor control through the pincer grip, hand-eye coordination, concentration, and order. It also indirectly prepares children for mathematical concepts like seriation, gradation, and dimensional relationships.
At what age should children start using Cylinder Block No. 2?
Children typically begin working with cylinder blocks around age 3 to 3.5 years, once they've developed adequate fine motor control. The material remains engaging through age 6 as children refine their perception and often combine it with other cylinder blocks for extension activities.
How do children self-correct when using this material?
The material has built-in control of error - each cylinder fits perfectly in only one socket. If a cylinder is placed incorrectly, subsequent cylinders won't fit properly, prompting the child to problem-solve and find the correct arrangement independently.
What activities can extend learning with Cylinder Block No. 2?
Extensions include working with multiple cylinder blocks simultaneously, matching cylinders without the block, grading cylinders from thick to thin, tracing cylinders for pre-writing practice, and combining with red rods or pink tower for dimensional comparisons.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
Cylinder Block No. 2
€84.90