Mo061 - Montessori Coin Object Permanence Box

The Montessori Infant Coin Box is a traditional Montessori material designed for infants. The activity involves the infant picking up the coin, inserting it into the slot, and then ‘finding’ it again in the drawer. This simple yet effective activity helps infants develop essential motor skills, including the "pincer grip," which is critical for later stages of development, such as holding a pencil correctly.

The process improves hand-eye coordination, strengthens fine motor muscles, and enhances spatial awareness. The game also teaches object permanence, the concept that an object can be hidden but still exist, which signals a significant developmental milestone.

This activity is part of the traditional Montessori curriculum for infants and provides hours of fun and learning.

Objectives of the Montessori Infant Coin Box:

• Direct objective: Place the coin into the slot and open the drawer to retrieve it.
• Indirectly, the infant will:
  • Develop the correct pincer grip, laying the foundation for holding a pencil later.
  • Improve hand-eye coordination.
  • Strengthen fine motor muscles.
  • Gain spatial awareness and muscle control.
  • Understand object permanence, marking a developmental phase in the infant's memory and abstract thinking.

Product Details:

• Age: 1+
• Material: Wooden box
• Box Dimensions: 12 x 12 x 9 cm
• Coins: 6 coins, each with a 5.6 cm diameter
• Drawer: Slides in and out easily for smooth play