This is a Montessori teaching aid called the "Rotating Obstacle Peg Tower." It consists of a beechwood base and a vertical wooden peg. The peg features three obstacles positioned in different directions, along with three hollow triangular pieces in yellow, blue, and green. Children can rotate these triangular pieces to navigate them through the obstacles on the peg.

Features and Benefits:

1. Fine Motor Skill Development: Helps children develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills by rotating and moving the triangular pieces.

2. Color and Shape Recognition: Enhances the child’s understanding of colors (yellow, blue, and green) and geometric shapes (triangles).

3. Problem-Solving and Spatial Awareness: Encourages logical thinking and spatial reasoning as children figure out how to rotate the triangles to pass the obstacles.

4. Focus and Patience: The activity requires concentration and patience, fostering these important skills in children.

5. Hand Strength and Dexterity: Repeatedly rotating the triangular pieces helps build hand strength and finger flexibility.

This teaching aid is suitable for children aged 16 months old and aligns with Montessori principles, promoting hands-on learning, problem-solving, and sensory exploration through independent play.