Greenboards Blank: Set Of 2 (Nienhuis)
Made by Nienhuis Montessori · shipped by Heutink International (Netherlands) About the maker
A bridge to confident reading and writing, these professional-quality greenboards provide children with dedicated surfaces for chalk drawing and early writing practice in the Montessori classroom. The set of two boards features smooth, matte chalkboard surfaces that accept standard chalk cleanly, supporting both individual work and collaborative activities. Each board's generous size and durable hardboard construction make them designed for developing pre-writing skills, mathematical notation, and artistic expression.
“The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, 'The children are now working as if I did not exist.'”
The Greenboards Blank set addresses the young child's need for large-scale movement while developing writing skills. Unlike paper, these reusable chalkboard surfaces allow endless repetition without waste, honoring the child's natural desire to practice emerging skills. The greenboard's vertical or horizontal positioning engages different muscle groups, preparing the hand and arm for controlled writing movements. Each board's smooth matte surface provides just enough resistance for chalk work, offering sensory feedback that helps children understand pressure and stroke formation.
- Development of proper pencil grip through chalk manipulation
- Strengthening of hand muscles needed for writing
- Understanding of letter and number formation through large movements
- Visual-motor coordination through drawing and writing practice
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The set of two boards enables simultaneous work by multiple children or comparison activities, recognizing that learning often happens through observation and parallel work. The hardboard construction ensures these surfaces remain stable during vigorous chalk strokes, while the professional chalkboard coating accepts marks cleanly and erases completely. This material bridges the gap between the sandpaper letters' tactile experience and paper writing, providing a forgiving medium where mistakes disappear with a simple wipe.
How to present it
Follow the Montessori method of presentation for optimal child development.
Place one greenboard on a low table or easel at child's working height. Set out white and colored chalk in a small container, with a damp cloth and dry cloth nearby for cleaning.
- 1
Demonstrate holding chalk with a three-finger grip, making a simple vertical line from top to bottom
Break chalk pieces to 2-inch lengths to encourage proper grip - 2
Show how to erase using the damp cloth in circular motions, then dry with the second cloth
Let children practice erasing completely before adding new marks - 3
Invite the child to make their own marks, starting with simple strokes before progressing to shapes
Resist correcting grip initially; focus on movement freedom - 4
As skills develop, introduce letter formation using the same movements learned with sandpaper letters
Start with letters containing straight lines like 'l', 't', and 'i'
Every Child Is a Little Creator
Heritage
Since 1929
In classrooms
Around the world
European brands
Nienhuis, GAM, Educo
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To the association standard
Greenboards Blank: Set Of 2 (Nienhuis)
