Curious Tots Box 2 - 18mths Motor Skills

Curious Tots Box 2 Motor Skills Development (18-24 months) is designed to strengthen and refine emerging motor skills through purposeful, hands‑on play. At this developmental stage, toddlers are gaining greater control over their movements and beginning to act with intention. The activities in this box encourage grasping, hand‑eye coordination, and bilateral movement, supporting children as they build physical confidence and independence.

Developed in collaboration with experienced Montessori educators, Box 2 provides carefully selected materials that promote focused engagement while laying the foundations for early problem‑solving and cognitive growth. Ages 18-24mths.

Includes:

Ready, Set… Pop

A cheerful pop‑up activity where children push colourful sticks into holes and watch them jump back up. Supports cause‑and‑effect understanding, colour recognition, and finger strength.

Sort & Match Bench

A classic shape‑sorting activity that develops fine motor skills through grasping, aligning, inserting, and removing shapes. Promotes precision, bilateral coordination, and early problem‑solving.

Colour Mix Lenses

Three primary colour lenses (red, yellow, blue) with tactile patterns invite children to explore colour, light, and visual perception. Lenses are connected with an openable ring for easy handling.

Transfer Tweezers

Supports fine motor refinement as children practise tweezing, transferring, and sorting wooden and textile shapes. Strengthens grip, precision, and the developing pincer grasp.

Each Curious Tots Box includes instructions with detailed explanations and practical game suggestions, supporting educators to intentionally extend learning and adapt activities to individual developmental needs.

Key Educational Benefits

• Fine Motor Development: Activities strengthen hand strength, finger control, and coordination through pushing, grasping, inserting, tweezing, and transferring actions.
• Hand‑Eye & Bilateral Coordination: Children practise using both hands together purposefully, supporting controlled movement and precision.
• Cognitive Development & Cause and Effect: Play experiences reinforce early problem‑solving skills, colour recognition, and cause‑and‑effect understanding.
• Focus & Persistence: Purposeful tasks encourage concentration, repetition, and task completion.
• Growing Independence: Open‑ended materials invite self‑directed play, building confidence in exploring and mastering new skills.