Montessori Metal Insets are a part of the Montessori language curriculum. The purpose of discovering and having fun with shapes is to prepare a child to learn writing. The lesson also includes some creative patterns, using the colored pencils of the child’s choice. The insets are made of metal and are hard and sturdy for the child to use. They have a frame and a corresponding inside inset. A child will be working with both the frame and the inset.

Some of the purposes of this lesson are to develop hand-eye coordination by making small, coordinated movements, grip and hold the pencil, develop fine muscles in the hand and also the larger muscles required for sitting and maintaining posture for writing.

The metal inset work is a popular activity in our classroom, especially for children who like to discover, touch, and feel the dimensions of the forms. They like to bring the special wooden metal inset tray, the colored pencils, square paper, and metal inset shape to the table and do this lesson.

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, healthy, and happy 2022.

Kaoutar and Sara