Wooden CupGray / Blue
The first photo is the maker's own. The other shots are illustrative.
Inv. no. NIE-00950007
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Construction
- Turned wood
- Interior Finish
- Blue lacquer
- EAN
- 8719924005580
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Wooden Cup in a child's hands
A turned wooden cup, grey outside and blue within, made for the pouring and transferring work that fills a practical life shelf. The two tone finish is doing a job: when a child pours from one cup to another, the contrast between outside and inside shows the level of what is left at a glance, so the hand gets feedback without anyone having to say stop. Small enough to be carried in one hand, heavy enough not to skid on a tray. Wood with a lacquer finish, for ages 3 to 6.
Fine Motor Control
The cup's weight and smooth surfaces help children develop precise hand movements essential for practical life activities.
Visual Discrimination
The contrasting interior and exterior colors support development of visual perception and aesthetic appreciation.
Concentration
Transferring and sorting activities with this vessel promote focused attention and task completion.
Care of Environment
Using a genuine wooden tool teaches children to handle everyday objects with care, protecting the lacquer finish and building respect for real materials.
How to present it
Place the grey and blue wooden cup on a tray with a small pitcher of water (filled 1/3 full) and a sponge. Position at child's dominant hand side.
- 1Demonstrate gripping the cup with thumb and fingers, keeping it level
- 2Pour water slowly from pitcher into the blue interior, stopping at halfway
- 3Carefully lift the filled cup using both hands on the base
- 4Pour water back into pitcher with controlled wrist rotation
- 5Use sponge to dry any drops from the grey exterior
3 tips for parents
- Practice with the cup during snack time, letting your child serve themselves crackers or raisins
- Create a special hand-washing station using the cup for rinsing fingers after meals
- Let your child help with cooking by using the cup to hold pre-measured ingredients
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What's in the Box
- Wooden cup: Blue interior, grey exterior, lacquer finish
Size and material
| Packaging | 6 × 6 × 3 cm |
| Construction | Turned wood |
| Interior Finish | Blue lacquer |
| Exterior Finish | Grey lacquer |
| Recommended Age | 3-6 years |
Care
Hand wash with mild soap and warm water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this cup made of wood or ceramic?
This is a wooden cup, turned from wood with a grey exterior and blue interior, finished with lacquer, not ceramic.
What Montessori activities can I use this cup for?
This cup is ideal for pouring exercises, transferring activities with beans or water, sorting small objects, and other practical life activities that develop fine motor skills and concentration.
Is the cup breakable and safe for 3-year-olds?
The cup is solid wood, so unlike ceramic it will not shatter if dropped, making it a forgiving, safe choice for 3-year-olds who are still developing coordination. Adult supervision is still recommended during pouring work.
What are the dimensions and capacity of this cup?
The product description doesn't specify exact capacity, but the cup is small enough to be carried in one hand and heavy enough not to skid on a tray, making it well suited to small hands.
Can this cup be used with water or liquids?
Yes, the lacquer finish protects the wood, so the cup works for both dry pouring exercises with beans or rice and wet pouring with water.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
Wooden Cup