The Toddler Imbucare Box with Ball is the most basic version of the Imbucare boxes and serves as the perfect entry point for an infant transitioning into toddlerhood (typically 8 to 12 months).
While it looks very similar to the “Object Permanence Box,” the term Imbucare (meaning “to post”) specifically refers to the act of “mailing” or “slotting” the object into a confined space.
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Purchase this item and get 2 Beads - a worth of Refining the Release: Dropping a ball into a specific hole is much harder for a Child than simply dropping it on the floor. It teaches the Child how to voluntarily release an object at a precise moment.
Basic Spatial Awareness: The Child begins to understand the relationship between the size of the ball and the size of the hole.
Focus and Concentration: This is often one of the first materials that triggers “repetition,” where a Child will perform the task dozens of times in a row, entering a state of deep focus.
Building Confidence: Because a ball is symmetrical, it will fit into the hole no matter how the Child holds it. This ensures a high success rate, which builds the Child’s confidence for more difficult shapes later.
Grasping: The Child uses their whole hand (palmar grasp) to pick up the ball.
The Aim: The Child brings the ball over the box and aligns it with the circular opening.
The Disappearance: The ball is released and falls into the box, disappearing from sight.
The Retrieval: The child either opens the drawer to find the ball.
Many wonder what the difference is between this and the standard Object Permanence Box with tray.
| Feature | Object Permanence Box | Imbucare Ball Box |
| Return Method | Ball rolls out automatically. | Ball is hidden behind a door or in a drawer. |
| Effort | One step (Drop). | Two steps (Drop + Open/Retrieve). |
| Development | Concept of “still there.” | Concept of “finding/reaching.” |
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:
Order R1000 worth of items to qualify for free shipping to your door anywhere in South Africa.
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Child Development: 5 things you need to know about… object permanence, written by Ruth Thomson of Nursery World.co.uk
Developing Object Permanence Skills in the Montessori Environment, written by the (NAMC), North American Montessori Center
| Weight | 0.410 kg |
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| Dimensions | 14 × 13 × 9.5 cm |
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This is a beautiful piece of equipment and fantastic for little curious minds. I also like that the ball is big enough for little mouths not too be swollowed.
Thank you
Beautiful workmanship. This is why I love Montessori.
I really love Childrens House products. They have such a wide variety for the toddler class.
Beautifully made. Nice product.
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Noleen Clarke (verified owner) –
This is a beautiful piece of equipment and fantastic for little curious minds. I also like that the ball is big enough for little mouths not too be swollowed.
Thank you
Matilda White (verified owner) –
Beautiful workmanship. This is why I love Montessori.
Tanya Venter (verified owner) –
I really love Childrens House products. They have such a wide variety for the toddler class.
Erica (verified owner) –
Beautifully made. Nice product.