Wooden Calendar/Clock | Montessori Toys

About the Item:

• Educational Tool: Wooden calendars can be a great educational tool to teach kids about days, weeks, months, and the concept of time passing. They can learn to associate specific events or activities with particular dates.
• Visual and Tactile Learning: Manipulating the wooden pieces on the calendar engages both visual and tactile senses, reinforcing the learning experience.
• Organization Skills: Using a calendar helps children develop organization and planning skills as they learn to track events, appointments, and activities.
• Numeracy Skills: Children can learn about numbers, counting, and basic arithmetic as they update the calendar daily, change dates, and understand how many days are in a month.
• Sense of Responsibility: Letting kids take charge of updating the calendar instills a sense of responsibility in them. They become actively involved in managing their schedules and routines.
• Independence and Decision-Making: Children can make decisions about what activities or events to put on the calendar, helping them develop decision-making skills.
• Concept of Time: Understanding the passing of time can be challenging for young children. A visual representation on the wooden calendar helps them grasp this abstract concept more easily.
• Cognitive Development: Interacting with the wooden calendar enhances cognitive abilities, such as memory, attention, and problem-solving.
• Creativity and Imagination: Some wooden calendars come with colorful designs and themes. Kids can use their creativity and imagination while arranging the pieces on the calendar.
• Non-Digital Alternative: In today’s digital age, introducing a non-digital calendar provides a balanced approach and reduces screen time for young children.
• Family Bonding: Parents and kids can work together to update the calendar and plan activities, fostering family bonding and communication.
• Reduced Screen Dependency: Using a physical calendar reduces the reliance on electronic devices for time management.