🌈 How to Play

1. The child places the marble at the top of the tree.

2. The marble rolls down each leaf, one by one, until it reaches the bottom.

3. Children can experiment by:

   • Dropping several marbles at once to see which reaches the bottom first,

   • Changing the position of the leaves to explore how it affects the sound and speed,

   • Observing how the marbles move and learning through trial and error.

🎓 Educational & Developmental Benefits

👁️ Sensory Development

• Encourages visual tracking as children follow the ball’s motion.

• The soft sounds develop auditory awareness.

• Bright colors help with color recognition and visual stimulation.

🖐️ Fine Motor Skills

• Picking up and placing small marbles strengthens finger control and hand–eye coordination.

• These movements prepare children for later skills like writing and self-care.

🧠 Early Science & Cognitive Learning

Children naturally explore scientific ideas such as:

• Gravity – the marble always rolls downward.

• Speed and motion – steeper paths make the marble move faster.

• Cause and effect – what happens if I tilt the leaf differently?

These experiences build curiosity and problem-solving skills — core elements of Montessori learning.

💬 Focus and Calm

• The repetitive rolling motion and soothing sounds help children focus and relax.

• It encourages mindfulness and quiet concentration, often used in Montessori classrooms.

🤝 Social and Emotional Skills

• When played together, children practice taking turns, sharing, and cooperation.

• Builds patience and awareness of others.

🌟 Why It’s a Great Montessori Toy

• Made of natural materials (wood) – encourages sensory contact with real textures.

• Open-ended play – no right or wrong way to use it.

• Promotes independent exploration and discovery through hands-on experience.

• Suitable for ages 2–6 (with supervision for small marbles).