The Imbucare Box with Rectangular Prism is an advanced variation of the object permanence materials. The word “imbucare” is Italian for “to post” or “to put into a slot,” which perfectly describes the action required by this material.
While earlier boxes use a ball (which can be dropped from any angle), the rectangular prism introduces a spatial challenge: The Child must align the specific angles of the prism with the rectangular slot for it to fit.
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Purchase this item and get 2 Beads - a worth of Advanced Visual Discrimination: The Child learns to recognize that a shape has specific dimensions and must be oriented a certain way to “disappear” into the hole.
Refined Fine Motor Control: Unlike a round ball, the prism requires a more precise grip and a “wrist rotation” movement to match the hole’s orientation.
Problem Solving: If the prism is held horizontally against a vertical slot, it won’t fit. The Child must rotate the object until the shapes match; an early introduction to geometry.
Sustained Concentration: Because it is more difficult than the ball-drop boxes, it encourages a deeper level of focus and repeated attempts.
Grasp: The Child picks up the wooden rectangular prism (usually colored green in traditional Montessori sets).
Orientation: They bring the prism to the top of the box and attempt to “post” it.
The Reveal: Once the prism is successfully dropped through the hole, it disappears from sight.
Retrieval: The child then opens the hinged door to find the prism and begin the process again.
12cm x 12cm x 8.5cm / (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.
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:
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Montessori for Infants and Toddlers – American Montessori Society
| Weight | 0.35 kg |
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| Dimensions | 12.5 × 12.5 × 9.5 cm |
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The imbucare box is wonderfully constructed. Perfect for the Nido phase.
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The imbucare box is wonderfully constructed. Perfect for the Nido phase.