PlanToys Montessori-Inspired Hammering Peg Bucket

PlanToys Montessori-Inspired Hammering Peg Bucket is a satisfying, hands-on way for young children to explore movement, sound and shape. Designed to develop fine and gross motor skills, this toy encourages children to hammer pegs into the bucket, enhancing grip control, hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness. As the red and blue pegs disappear from sight, children experience object permanence and are prompted to lift the lid to retrieve them, building persistence and problem-solving through trial and error. The two simple peg shapes invite grasping, rotating and matching to the correct openings, encouraging analytical thinking and a clear understanding of cause and effect. With its calm, natural aesthetic and clear purpose, this hammering set aligns beautifully with Montessori principles, offering purposeful, engaging play that builds confidence and concentration. Set includes: 1 bucket with a lid featuring 2 holes, 2 pegs (red and blue), and 1 hammer.

Educational benefits

• Encourages hand-eye coordination, strength and precision as children aim and strike the pegs with the hammer.
• Builds fine and gross motor skills while children practise grip control, focused tapping and force awareness.
• Reinforces object permanence as pegs drop out of sight, prompting children to lift the lid and retrieve them.
• Supports early shape awareness, analytical thinking and cause-and-effect understanding through repeated matching and hammering.

Classroom & play activity ideas

• Create a "hammering station"  where children safely take turns driving pegs into the bucket, then lifting the lid to collect them.
• Use simple prompts such as "tap softly"  and "tap strongly"  to explore different levels of force and talk about control.
• Incorporate counting by inviting children to say how many times they hammer each peg before it drops through.
• Pair the bucket with other construction or tool-themed props and books to inspire role play and language about building and working.

Product details

• 18+ months (recommended; always refer to manufacturer labelling and use under adult supervision)
• Contents: 1 bucket with lid (2 holes), 2 pegs (red and blue), and 1 hammer
• Measurements: 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; demonstrate safe hammer use, inspect regularly and remove from use if worn or damaged