PlanToys Montessori-Inspired Skill Development Buckets

PlanToys Montessori-Inspired Skill Development Buckets bring together four Montessori buckets that combine object permanence, shape recognition and motor skills in one engaging set. The Bucket of Fun Set includes four toys that toddlers love to repeat, stack, drop and hammer: Pop'n Drop Bucket, Drop & Fit Bucket, Geo Sorting Bucket and Hammering Peg Bucket. Each activity encourages cause-and-effect learning, fine motor control and concentration, while toddlers explore disappearing and reappearing pieces, simple shapes and purposeful actions. As children grasp, drop, match and hammer, they build confidence and independence through self-directed discovery. Together, these four wooden toys create a hands-on foundation for problem-solving and independent play, making them ideal for Montessori-inspired shelves, rotation baskets and small-group fine motor sessions in early learning environments.

Kit Contents

• Pop'n Drop Bucket - ball-drop play that highlights object permanence and simple cause and effect.
• Drop & Fit Bucket - coin and cylinder shapes for early sorting, coordination and control.
• Geo Sorting Bucket - blue cylinder, yellow triangle and red square for early 3D shape recognition.
• Hammering Peg Bucket - red and blue pegs with hammering action to build strength and precision.

Educationa Benefits

• Supports object permanence and cause-and-effect understanding as pieces disappear into buckets and reappear when lids are opened.
• Builds fine and gross motor skills, grip strength and hand-eye coordination through dropping, sorting, carrying and hammering.
• Encourages shape recognition, early classification and simple problem-solving using coins, cylinders and geometric blocks.
• Promotes concentration, independence and confidence as toddlers repeat each activity at their own pace.

Classroom & Play Activity Ideas

• Set up a "bucket station"  with all four activities and invite toddlers to rotate between them during focused fine motor time.
• Use one bucket at a time in small groups, naming colours and shapes as children drop, sort, hammer or retrieve pieces.
• Incorporate the buckets into a movement circuit where children carry a bucket to a mat, complete the task, then return it to a shelf.
• Link play to early maths by counting how many shapes or pegs are inside each bucket before and after opening the lid.

Product Details

• 12-18 months (recommended; always refer to manufacturer labelling and use under adult supervision)
• Includes: 4 wooden toys - Pop'n Drop Bucket (PT5910), Drop & Fit Bucket (PT5911), Geo Sorting Bucket (PT5912), Hammering Peg Bucket (PT5913)
• Measurements (each bucket approx.): 12(L) x 8(H) x 12(W) cm

Safety Information:

• Sustainably made in Thailand using chemical-free rubberwood, non-toxic glue, organic pigments and water-based dyes
• Use under adult supervision; inspect regularly and remove from use if worn or damaged