The rainbow is one of the most versatile wooden toys since it serves to stack, fit, build…. You can start using it very early and as the game evolves, you will find more and more possibilities.
In Montessori Pedagogy it is used to classify colours and sizes. The rainbow is a self-correcting element, this means that you will tend to place it in the right place through the trial-error method, favouring such important characteristics as independence and self-esteem.
In Waldorf Pedagogy, the rainbow is associated with Goethe's theory of colours. His 1810 book constitutes an essential reference material for the understanding of the variables of the colour phenomenon and its application.
The arch is one of the most stable constructions that exist, essential in Architecture because it is the only structure that stands by itself.
This set has been created in Spain using wood from sustainably managed forests, eco-friendly paints and natural vegetable oils. This means Ocamora’s toys are 100% free from nasty chemicals which makes them safe for little ones to play with. You won't find any instructions included and this is because these blocks are designed for free, imaginative play. Children and adults alike will be drawn to this set and nautrally find ways to stack, build and create.
These rainbows provide endless possibilites for creative play from stacking challenges to creating enclosures for animals. This play promotes fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, spatial awareness and balance to name a few. In addition children enjoy the sensory experience of the soft touch of wood.
Recommended for 3+ years.