Stand For Greenboards
Made by Nienhuis Montessori · shipped by Heutink International (Netherlands) About the maker
A beech plywood stand that holds ten greenboards on end, with a shelf on top for the chalk, erasers and paper that go with them. Greenboards get used in short bursts many times a day, and the difference between a child writing and a child waiting is usually whether the board and the chalk live in the same place. Standing the boards on end rather than stacking them means taking the third one out does not disturb the other nine. Beech plywood, 36 x 37 x 62 cm, for ages 3 to 6.
“The senses, being explorers of the world, open the way to knowledge.”
The Stand for Greenboards serves as essential classroom infrastructure that maintains the prepared environment's order and accessibility.
- Understanding of proper material care and storage
- Development of organizational habits
- Respect for classroom materials and environment
- Independence in material selection and return
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This wooden stand transforms greenboards from scattered classroom items into an organized system where each board has its designated vertical slot. The ribbed shelf design ensures proper air circulation around stored boards, preventing moisture damage and extending their lifespan. By providing dedicated greenboard storage, this stand enables children to independently retrieve and return their writing surfaces during language activities. The open frame construction allows children to see available greenboards at a glance, supporting their decision-making process when selecting materials. The stand's vertical storage maximizes classroom floor space while keeping greenboards at child-accessible heights, respecting the fundamental principle that everything in the environment should be within the child's reach and control.
How to present it
Follow the Montessori method of presentation for optimal child development.
Position the stand against a wall in the language area, ensuring all slots are empty and clean. Place greenboards vertically in slots according to size or type.
- 1
Model how to carefully remove a greenboard by grasping both sides and lifting straight up
Demonstrate slow, deliberate movements to prevent boards from scratching - 2
Show how to carry the greenboard horizontally with both hands to the work area
Keep the board's writing surface facing upward during transport - 3
After use, demonstrate returning the board to its specific slot
Guide children to match board sizes with appropriate slot widths - 4
Ensure the board sits fully in the slot and doesn't lean
Check that boards are evenly spaced and not touching each other
Every Child Is a Little Creator
Heritage
Since 1929
In classrooms
Around the world
European brands
Nienhuis, GAM, Educo
Stand For Greenboards
