A foundational Montessori toddler material that supports eye-hand coordination, visual discrimination, and color matching through purposeful peg placement and repetition.
Product Description
The Montessori Imbucare Peg Box is an essential material used in toddler classrooms to promote eye-hand coordination, visual discrimination, and repetitive fine motor movement. Toddlers are invited to grasp and insert pegs of varying colors into corresponding holes, developing focus, motor planning, and coordination.
Key Features
- Authentic Montessori toddler material for practical life and sensorial refinement
- Introduces early matching, sorting, and color recognition
- Encourages precise grasping and release movements
- Reinforces concentration, coordination, and independence
Benefits
- Improves pincer grasp and wrist control
- Supports the visual sense through color pairing and contrast
- Builds repetition and control of movement through pegging work
What's Included
- 1 Wooden Imbucare Peg Box
- 6 Pegs in 3 colors (2 each of yellow, blue, and red)
Specifications
- Dimensions: Approx. 28 cm (L) × 10 cm (W) × 10 cm (H)
- Peg Dimensions: Approx. 6 cm (H) × 3.5 cm (D)
- Material: Solid beechwood with smooth, child-safe finish
- Recommended Age: 12 months and up
How to Use
Demonstrate how to insert each peg into its corresponding hole. Allow the child to remove and reinsert the pegs independently, encouraging observation, coordination, and self-correction.
Pairs Well With
- Montessori Peg Box with Small Rings
- Wooden Box with Sliding Lid for Hand Refinement
See It in Action
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