Montessori Colour Box 1 - Primary Colour Tablets

Sensory Isolation of Primary Colours

In the Montessori sensorial curriculum, Colour Box 1 is the child's very first formal colour material. Because every tablet shares the exact same shape, size, and weight, colour is completely isolated as the sole visual variable. Children hold the tablets by their natural wooden side rails, preserving the coloured surface while training fine fingertip control.

Educational Objectives

• Primary Colour Discrimination: Matching identical pairs of red, blue, and yellow develops keen chromatic observation.
• Language Enrichment via 3-Period Lesson: Introduces precise naming ("This is red", "Show me blue", "What colour is this?").
• Environment Scavenger Hunts: Once paired, children use a tablet to find real objects of matching colours around the home or classroom.

Materials & Specifications

• Box Contents: Sturdy lidded beech wood box containing 6 wooden tablets (2 red, 2 blue, 2 yellow) with tactile wooden borders.
• Safety & Care: Coated in durable, child-safe satin lacquers.
• Recommended Age: Designed for children aged 2.5 to 4 years.