The Box with Knitted Ball invites the child to use their fingers to push the ball through the hole while strengthening their fine motor skills and developing hand-eye coordination.  The soft, knitted ball is larger than the hole, inviting the child to strengthen their finger muscles as they work to push the ball into the box.   

Learning to open and close the drawer is a practical skill that they will use throughout their lifetime and develops independence.  The drawer does not come all the way out.  

This material also develops a child’s understanding of object permanence - knowing that just because they can no longer see something, does not mean that it has disappeared. Rather, they will know to open drawer to find the ball hiding inside.  This allows them to gain a better understanding of how things may disappear and reappear throughout their daily lives.

Please Note:  The Box with Knitted Ball is the 2nd Imbucare Box introduced to the child in a Montessori Infant Toddler Classroom.  It is introduced after the child has mastered the Object Permanence Box.

Recommended age: Start using it from around 10 months.

Included:

1 wooden box with drawer
1 crocheted ball

Dimensions:

Box: 6" x 6" x 4.5"

Ball: 2.5" in diameter and 0.5" larger than the circular opening on top of the box 

Constant Adult Supervision is Required.

Made by Educo, a Heutink brand

SKU: 900000208

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