This Montessori object permanence box features a sliding top and soft knit ball to promote concentration, hand-eye coordination, and early logic in toddlers.
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Product Description
The Montessori Object Permanence Box – Sliding Top with Knit Ball is a classic Sensorial and Infant Toddler material that introduces young children to the concept of object permanence. As the child drops the knit ball through the top opening and slides the lid to retrieve it, they begin to understand that objects continue to exist even when out of sight—an essential developmental milestone in early childhood.
Key Features
- Includes solid wood box with sliding lid and a soft knit ball
- Encourages fine motor skills through grasping, dropping, and sliding motions
- Supports visual tracking and hand-eye coordination
- Designed to isolate one difficulty: object permanence through movement and retrieval
- Child-safe construction with rounded corners and non-toxic finishes
Benefits for Children
- Develops understanding of object permanence
- Refines hand control, wrist movement, and pincer grasp
- Promotes concentration and problem-solving through repetition
- Builds independence and confidence in a safe, self-correcting environment
What’s Included
- 1 wooden object permanence box with sliding top
- 1 soft red knit ball (child-safe and washable)
Specifications
- Material: Solid wood and cotton knit ball
- Finish: Smooth surface with rounded edges and non-toxic paint
- Recommended Age: 6 months to 18 months
- Curriculum Area: Montessori Infant/Toddler – Sensorial and Motor Development
How to Use
Place the knit ball in the child’s hand and demonstrate how to drop it through the hole. Encourage the child to slide open the top to retrieve the ball. Repeating this process builds cognitive understanding and hand control. The sliding lid provides added motor complexity compared to hinged or open-top boxes.