Bean Bag: Blue: Movement Activity
Made by Nienhuis Montessori · shipped by Heutink International (Netherlands) About the maker
A bean bag in blue, 7 x 9 x 2 cm. A bean bag does what a ball cannot: it lands where it is thrown and stays there, so a child aiming at a target gets an answer that does not roll away. It is also easy to hold, which makes it the first throwing work, and it can be balanced on a head, a shoulder or the back of a hand. The set comes in the three primary colours, and each colour is a separate item.
“The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind.”
The Blue Bean Bag addresses the young child's critical need for proprioceptive development through purposeful movement.
- Develops proprioceptive awareness through weight and resistance feedback
- Strengthens gross motor control and coordination
- Enhances spatial awareness and directional concepts
- Builds hand-eye coordination through targeted movements
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This weighted cushion's bean filling provides consistent sensory feedback as children manipulate, toss, and balance with it, helping them understand their body's position in space. The textured fabric surface of this bean bag engages tactile discrimination while its vibrant blue color serves as a clear visual target during movement activities. In Montessori environments, the bean bag bridges the gap between fine motor work at tables and large-scale movement outdoors. The square shape and specific weight of this cushion challenges children to adjust their grip strength and throwing force, developing motor planning skills essential for later academic work. Unlike rigid materials, the bean bag's malleable form responds to each child's touch, providing immediate feedback about pressure and control. This sensory tool particularly serves children who seek additional proprioceptive input to regulate their nervous systems and maintain focus during concentrated work periods.
How to present it
Follow the Montessori method of presentation for optimal child development.
Place the blue bean bag on a low shelf accessible to children. Clear an open floor space of at least 6 feet. Mark starting positions with tape if introducing specific movement patterns.
- 1
Introduce the bean bag by demonstrating how to hold it with both hands, feeling its weight and texture
Move slowly to emphasize the sensory experience - 2
Show balancing the bean bag on different body parts - head, shoulder, back of hand
Start with stable body parts before progressing to challenging positions - 3
Demonstrate tossing and catching with two hands, then progress to one hand
Begin with small tosses directly upward before adding distance - 4
Walk while balancing the bean bag, then increase speed gradually
Encourage children to notice which speeds require different balance strategies
Every Child Is a Little Creator
Heritage
Since 1929
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Bean Bag: Blue: Movement Activity
