Mo062 - Montessori Ball Drop Object Permanence Box

The traditional Montessori Imbucare Box helps toddlers develop an understanding of object permanence, a critical developmental milestone for infants. This activity allows toddlers to form and retain a mental image of an object, marking the beginning of their understanding of abstract concepts.

Infants are naturally curious and will enjoy exploring the Montessori Toddler Imbucare Box with a Ball. When they see the hole, they instinctively want to put the ball in and see what happens. As the ball disappears, they will search for it, learning that objects can be lost and found again. This introduces them to the concept of object permanence – the understanding that what seems to be lost can be recovered.

This activity is part of the Montessori curriculum, supporting the toddler’s environment and development.

Objectives of the Toddler Imbucare Box with Ball

• Direct objective: Place the ball in the hole and open the drawer to retrieve it.
• Indirectly, they learn to:
  • Improve hand-eye coordination.
  • Hone fine motor skills.
  • Develop focus and concentration.
  • Understand object permanence, which signals an important phase in working memory and the formation of abstract concepts.

Product Details:

• Age: 9 months+
• Material: Wooden box
• Dimensions: 12 x 12 x 9 cm
• Ball Diameter: 4.5 cm