Montessori Matching & Scooping Game

Montessori Matching & Scooping Game: Rainbow Balls in Cups with a Wooden Spoon is a classic educational toy designed to help individuals with dementia engage in meaningful activities that stimulate cognitive functions and improve fine motor skills.

You will need the Montessori Wooden Matching Game set, which includes colorful wooden balls, matching cups, and a wooden spoon. Explain the task to the individual. Show them how to use the spoon to scoop up the balls and place them into the corresponding colored cups. Start with a simple demonstration of how to use the spoon and cups. For example, show how to scoop a ball with the spoon and place it into the matching cup.

• Fine Motor Skills: Manipulating the balls and spoon helps strengthen the muscles in the hands and fingers, which is crucial for tasks like writing and buttoning clothes.
• Color Recognition: Sorting the balls by color enhances the individual’s ability to identify and differentiate colors.
• Hand-Eye Coordination: The activity requires precise movements, improving coordination and control.
• Cognitive Stimulation: The game encourages problem-solving and logical thinking as individuals figure out how to match the balls with the correct cups.