Imbucare Box with Large Cylinder

Description

Introduction to Dimensional Alignment: Unlike a ball, which is uniform from every angle, the cylinder only fits through the hole when held vertically. This is the Child’s first lesson in matching 3D objects to 2D openings.
Gross and Fine Motor Development: The large cylinder is sized to be grasped by the Child’s whole hand. Lifting and positioning it builds strength in the hand and wrist.
Hand-Eye Coordination: The child must stabilize their arm and hand to center the cylinder over the hole before letting go.
Sense of Order: The repetitive cycle of “inserting and retrieving” helps the child understand a sequence of events, fostering a sense of predictability and security.

The Presentation: The Guide demonstrates by holding the cylinder vertically and slowly lowering it into the hole. The “clunk” as it hits the bottom provides auditory feedback.
The Action: The Child grasps the cylinder (often a natural wood color or bright yellow) and attempts to “post” it.
The Retrieval: This box features a hinged door. The Child must learn to open the door to find the cylinder, adding a second motor skill (pulling or swinging) to the activity

In the Montessori sequence, size is used to manage difficulty:

The Large Cylinder is easier to track visually and easier to hold for a Child whose “pincer grasp” (thumb and forefinger) is not yet fully mature.
The Hole is typically slightly wider than the cylinder, allowing for a small margin of error.
Once the child can successfully post the large cylinder without hesitation, they are ready to move on to the Small Cylinder, which requires much more precision.

Contents

Dimensions

12 cm x 12 cm x 8.5 cm / (4¾” x 4¾” x 3¼” )

One of the attractions to the Montessori Method is the extensive use of wood.

We use several types of wood, sourced from renewable sources, in the production of our Montessori Materials.

Solid beechwood for cylinder blocks, pink towers, dressing frames and brown stairs.
Birchply for trays, holders and animal and botany puzzles.
MDF for puzzle maps
Pineply for boxes and containers

We ensure that the coatings and inks used are not only eco-friendly, but also non-toxic.

Our wooden products are manufactured by responsible partner factories both locally and abroad and ensure that fair labour practices are adopted.

Care instructions for Childrens House Wooden Materials:

If wooden products are exposed to liquids, wipe dry as quickly as possible.
Most of the surfaces can be wiped with a damp cloth if exposed to dirt or grime.
Avoid leaving any of our wooden product in direct sunlight, as it may warp certain woods and/ or the coating may fade over time.

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