The Rough and Smooth Boards prepare the Child for handwriting. This introductory activity introduces them to the concept of touch and lays the foundation for developing “lightness of touch”, which prepares the fine motor control required for handwriting.
Features of the Rough and Smooth Boards in a Box
the direct objective is to introduce the Child to the concept of rough and smooth
indirectly, the Child
learns to focus on their tactile sense
is introduced to the concept of “lightness of touch”
improves fine, and gross muscle control
this support material, is an activity found in the Montessori sensorial curriculum
first board – introduces the contrast of rough and smooth
second board – helps to coordinate finger movement; and to build dexterity; also known as “lightness of touch”
third board – introduces gradations of texture from a rough one, through to the roughest texture. A total of 5 different gradations
Size of the Rough and Smooth Boards in a Box
3 wooden boards – 24 x 13.5 x 1 cm
Presented in a wooden box with a loose lid – 25.5 x 15 x 7 cm
