{"product_id":"cup-and-saucer-white","title":"Cup and Saucer - White","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis hands-on activity supports practical life skills through real, purposeful movements. White ceramic cup and saucer for children's tea parties, promotes motor skills and hand-eye coordination. 8\" circumference, 2\" cup depth, 5\" saucer diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe ceramic cup and saucer – white, complements the teapot. The young Child can take advantage of the opportunity to host a tea party with their family and friends with this material. The cup and saucer are the perfect fit for small hands, easy to grip. The Child develops hand-eye co-ordination, muscle control and improves their fine motor skills when they take a sip of tea from a cup, held correctly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearning about grace and courtesy is a vital part of the practical life environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions of the Cup and Saucer in White: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCircumference of the cup – 20.5 cm \/ (8″),\u003cbr\u003eDepth of the cup – 5.5 cm \/ (2″)\u003cbr\u003eDiameter of the saucer – 12 cm \/ (5″)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eRecommended Age Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommonly used with children 3–6 years with adult supervision. Adjust based on the child’s readiness and safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eKey Learning Outcomes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand–eye coordination and control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcentration and sequencing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependence and confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eHow It’s Used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the activity up on a child-sized surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShow the child how to complete the task slowly from left to right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite the child to try and repeat as desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourage tidy-up when finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eTips for Home Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffer child-sized tools for success.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep only the needed items on the tray to support focus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Safety Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAlways exercise extreme caution and care, never leave a child unattended and without adequate supervision with any of the equipment or material advertised on our website and catalogue. Many of the products on our website and in the catalogue are designed according to scientific teaching principles. They are teaching aids, not toys. They must be used under professionally trained adult supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eOur products include educational Montessori materials as well as child-friendly educational toys. Montessori materials are teaching aids and not toys — they must be used under adult supervision. Toys in this category are designed for play but still require appropriate care and supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Heart of Montessori Learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn Montessori education, the importance of learning is not found only in the materials, but in the way they are introduced. The true magic lies in the prepared adult, the prepared environment, and the respectful relationship between adult and child. When this relationship is built on trust, respect, and Authentic love, the child feels safe and inspired to explore. As Dr Maria Montessori explained, it is through this deep connection that learning is joyfully and naturally absorbed. Montessori called her approach an “education for peace” — nurturing not only knowledge and skills, but also compassion, understanding, and respect for self, others, and the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A2Z Montessori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47628216205565,"sku":"PR6008","price":7.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.montessoriathome.com.au\/products\/cup-and-saucer-white","provider":"Montessori At Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}