Wooden Cup: Gray / Green
Made by Nienhuis Montessori · shipped by Heutink International (Netherlands) About the maker
A single wooden cup in grey and green, sold on its own. In the Montessori hierarchy the same three colours repeat in every family, green for units, blue for tens, red for hundreds, and the outer colour says which family is meant: grey is the thousands. That repetition is the whole lesson, because a child who can divide by units can divide by thousands the moment they trust the pattern. The Long Division material, four boards with seven racks of tubes, seven cups and thirty six skittles, is a separate item.
“The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind.”
The Wooden Cup with its gray exterior and green interior serves as a foundational practical life material in the Montessori classroom.
- Develops wrist rotation and pouring control through liquid transfer exercises
- Builds hand-eye coordination when sorting small objects into the bowl
- Strengthens pincer grip while carrying the bowl with proper hand positioning
- Enhances spatial awareness through judging quantities within the green interior
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This two-tone bowl's 12cm diameter provides the perfect size for three-to-six-year-old hands to grasp and control during pouring exercises. The smooth wooden surface and contrasting colors help children visually track their movements while transferring materials from one bowl to another. The green interior creates a visual boundary that helps young learners judge quantities and develop spatial awareness during sorting activities. Food preparation work with this wooden cup connects children to real-life experiences, as they use the same type of vessel they might encounter at home. The sturdy wooden construction withstands repeated use while providing sensory feedback through its weight and texture. Through repeated work with this bowl, children refine their hand movements, strengthen their concentration, and build the coordination necessary for more complex practical life activities.
How to present it
Follow the Montessori method of presentation for optimal child development.
Place the wooden cup on a tray with a small pitcher containing dried beans. Position a second identical bowl beside it. Ensure the work area is at the child's elbow height.
- 1
Demonstrate holding the bowl with both hands, thumbs on top and fingers supporting underneath
Move slowly to allow the child to observe your grip placement - 2
Pour beans from the pitcher into the gray and green bowl, rotating your wrist smoothly
Fill only to half the bowl's capacity to prevent spilling - 3
Transfer the beans from one bowl to the other using a controlled pouring motion
Angle the bowl gradually to control the flow rate - 4
Check for any spilled beans and carefully return them to the bowl
Use your index finger and thumb to pick up individual beans
Every Child Is a Little Creator
Heritage
Since 1929
In classrooms
Around the world
European brands
Nienhuis, GAM, Educo
Wooden Cup: Gray / Green
