MOLTT Wooden Number & Peg Board: A Hands-On Math Discovery Set

Product Overview

This multifunctional wooden Number & Peg Board is designed to transform early math learning into an engaging, hands-on adventure. By integrating number recognition, counting, sequencing, and color and shape matching, it provides a comprehensive sensory experience that helps young children build a concrete and lasting understanding of foundational mathematical concepts.

Montessori-Aligned Learning Philosophy

Inspired by core Montessori principles, this material emphasizes the critical one-to-one correspondence between quantity and numeral. It guides children naturally from the concrete (touching and counting physical pegs) to the abstract (recognizing the symbolic number), solidifying their grasp of what numbers truly represent in a self-directed, exploratory manner.

Core Learning Objectives

The board is structured to achieve multiple, interconnected educational goals:

Number & Quantity Mastery: Children learn to associate the written numeral with its exact quantity by placing the corresponding number of pegs.

Sequencing & Order: Arranging the numbered tiles in correct order introduces the concept of numerical sequence and value.

Color & Shape Recognition: The varied colors and shapes of the pegs add an additional layer of sorting and classification practice.

Early Operations: Lays the groundwork for simple addition and subtraction through visual grouping and combining of pegs.

Holistic Skill Development

More than just a counting tool, this activity promotes essential developmental skills:

Fine Motor Control & Hand-Eye Coordination: The precise action of picking up, placing, and fitting pegs into holes refines dexterity and coordination—key pre-writing skills.

Logical Thinking & Problem-Solving: Children engage in matching, sorting, and following sequential steps, which strengthens cognitive planning and reasoning abilities.

Concentration & Independence: The self-correcting nature of the activity encourages focused, independent practice, building confidence and task persistence.