Stool C3: Yellow (35 cm)
Made by Nienhuis Montessori · shipped by Heutink International (Netherlands) About the maker
In the Montessori classroom, this sturdy yellow stool provides the perfect seating height for young children engaged in practical life activities and table work. The angled legs with protective feet caps ensure stability while the smooth rounded seat edges offer comfort during extended use. Designed specifically for the 3-6 year environment, this stool supports proper posture and independent movement throughout the Montessori classroom.
“The senses, being explorers of the world, open the way to knowledge.”
The 35cm yellow stool creates an essential bridge between the child and their work environment, enabling concentration through proper ergonomic positioning.
- Develops proper sitting posture for sustained table work
- Builds independence in preparing the work environment
- Strengthens gross motor control through safe climbing on and off
- Enhances spatial awareness when carrying and positioning the stool
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When a child sits at this specific height, their feet rest firmly on the floor while their arms reach table surfaces comfortably, eliminating physical distractions that interrupt focus. The bright yellow color serves as a visual landmark in the classroom, helping children locate and return this seating to its designated space independently. This stool's angled legs provide the stability necessary for children who naturally shift and adjust their position while working, preventing wobbling that could disturb concentration. The smooth rounded edges of the seat accommodate the constant movement between activities characteristic of the 3-6 year old child, who may transition from table work to floor activities dozens of times each day. Through consistent use of appropriately-sized seating like this 35cm stool, children develop awareness of their body in space and learn to prepare their physical environment before beginning work.
How to present it
Follow the Montessori method of presentation for optimal child development.
Place the yellow stool in its designated spot in the classroom. Ensure the protective feet caps are secure and the stool is on a level surface.
- 1
Show the child how to carry the stool with both hands on the seat, keeping it close to their body
Demonstrate walking slowly and watching where you're going to avoid bumping into others - 2
Place the stool at the table, checking that it's the right distance for comfortable work
The child's elbows should rest comfortably on the table when seated - 3
Demonstrate sitting down gently, feet flat on the floor
If feet don't reach the floor, this stool height may not be appropriate for that child - 4
After work, show how to return the stool to its home position
Mark the stool's home with tape on the floor if needed
Every Child Is a Little Creator
Heritage
Since 1929
In classrooms
Around the world
European brands
Nienhuis, GAM, Educo
Stool C3: Yellow (35 cm)
