The Object Permanence Box with Drawer is the logical next step after the Child has mastered the version with the tray. It is typically introduced to toddlers between 11 and 15 months of age.
While the tray version allows the ball to roll back automatically, the drawer version adds a layer of complexity by requiring the child to perform a deliberate action to find the “missing” object.
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Purchase this item and get 2 Beads - a worth of Increasing Challenges: It moves the Child from a “passive” discovery (watching the ball roll out) to an “active” discovery (searching for the ball).
Advanced Motor Skills: To retrieve the ball, the child must use a pincer or palmar grasp to pull the small knob on the drawer, which further refines fine motor coordination.
Working Memory: The Child must remember that the ball is inside the box even though it is completely hidden and doesn’t immediately reappear.
| Feature | Tray Version | Drawer Version |
| Visibility | Ball is visible once it rolls out. | Ball remains hidden until the drawer is opened. |
| Complexity | One-step process (Drop). | Two-step process (Drop + Pull). |
| Goal | Introduction to object permanence. | Mastery of object permanence and problem-solving. |
The Object Permanence Box with Drawer is the logical next step after a child has mastered the version with the tray. It is typically introduced to toddlers between 11 and 15 months of age.
While the tray version allows the ball to roll back automatically, the drawer version adds a layer of complexity by requiring the child to perform a deliberate action to find the “missing” object.
Increasing Challenges: It moves the child from a “passive” discovery (watching the ball roll out) to an “active” discovery (searching for the ball).
Advanced Motor Skills: To retrieve the ball, the child must use a pincer or palmar grasp to pull the small knob on the drawer, which further refines fine motor coordination.
Working Memory: The child must remember that the ball is inside the box even though it is completely hidden and doesn’t immediately reappear.
| Feature | Tray Version | Drawer Version |
| Visibility | Ball is visible once it rolls out. | Ball remains hidden until the drawer is opened. |
| Complexity | One-step process (Drop). | Two-step process (Drop + Pull). |
| Goal | Introduction to object permanence. | Mastery of object permanence and problem-solving. |
The Drop: The Guide slowly drops the ball into the hole on top of the box. The ball makes a “thud” as it hits the bottom, signaling it is still there.
The Search: The Guide pauses, looks at the box with curiosity, and then slowly reaches for the knob.
The Reveal: The drawer is pulled open to reveal the ball inside.
The Reset: The ball is taken out, the drawer is pushed back in, and the Child is invited to take a turn.
Like all Montessori materials, the “Control of Error” is built-in. If the Child drops the ball and doesn’t open the drawer, they cannot continue the activity because the ball is gone. They must figure out how to open the box to retrieve their toy and start again.
27 cm x 12 cm x 12 cm / ( 10½” x 4¾” x 4¾” )
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.
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| Weight | 0.620 kg |
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| Dimensions | 13 × 28 × 13 cm |
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We are super excited to start our montessori journey as we have an 8 month old. Your equipment is of wonderful quality and I’ve just bought a few things from you guys including object permanence boxes. Loving it!
Well priced product.
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paradigmkids.co.za –
We are super excited to start our montessori journey as we have an 8 month old. Your equipment is of wonderful quality and I’ve just bought a few things from you guys including object permanence boxes. Loving it!
Dee Farrows (verified owner) –
Well priced product.