# Sensory-Focused Wooden Toys Matolaki Designed the Montessori Mechanical Wooden Toy For Children By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-08-04 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-wooden-toy References: [core77](https://www.core77.com/posts/109598/A-Tactile-Wooden-Push-Pull-Toy-for-Montessori-Kids?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+core77/blog) & [etsy](http://etsy.com/listing/753423169/wooden-montessori-activity-toy-set?ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1&crt=1) The mechanical wooden toy designed by Greek toymaker Matolaki fits the Montessori system of education. The curriculum states that children below the age of four experience an interest in small objects, sensory refinement, and order. Weighing only 340g or 0.75 lbs, the [wooden pull-push Montessori toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-rachel-collection) is ideal for [sensory learning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditate) and helps expand the imagination. In addition, its ability to move and fold into different configurations helps develop and refine [motor skills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokidos-playcubes). The 100% eco-friendly toy does not contain any plastic and acts as the perfect travel set toy. Children can orient the toy into different shapes and try to form animals with the toy's wooden arms. While it is targeted for young children under the age of four, older kids can enjoy the toy as well. Image Credit: Matolaki ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sensory-focused Toys:** Designing toys that aid sensory learning and imagination, without the use of plastic. - **Wooden Mechanical Toys:** Creating eco-friendly and mechanically functional wooden toys for children that promote motor skills development. - **Montessori-inspired Toys:** Developing toys that adhere to the principles of the Montessori system of education to aid early childhood development. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Incorporating eco-friendly materials and Montessori-inspired designs in the manufacturing of children's toys. - **Educational Toys:** Creating toys that are not only fun but also stimulate sensory development, motor skills and creativity in children. - **Sustainable Toys:** Developing sustainable and environmentally responsible toys that do not comprise on function or imagination. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Baby-Focused Learning Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matchstick-monkey.md) - [Multisensory Toy Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/janod-box.md) - [Magnetic Wooden Animal Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nini-amici-toy-set.md) - [Durable Musical Children’s Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/together-in-tune-piano.md) - [Sense Development Toy Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babys-first-shapes-senses-teacher.md) - [Digital Magnetic Toy Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenki-spliced-magnetic-attraction-toy.md) - [Fine-Motor Skills Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/janod-meadow-activity-table.md) - [Vending Machine Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vending-machine-toy.md) - [Emotional Development Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expression-blocks-wooden-blocks.md)