Imbucare Board With Disc
Imbucare Board With Disc gives an infant a first clear lesson in cause and effect.
€73.90Final price incl. VAT. Delivery €5.90, €21.10 to go for free delivery.
- In Stock. Delivery in 5 to 9 working days.
- 30 days to return
Inv. no. NIE-042900
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Box Dimensions
- Approx. 50.9 × 26.3 × 3.3 cm
- Disc Diameter
- Approx. 5 cm
- Construction
- Plywood
- Lining
- Green felt
- EAN
- 8719924012588
Final price incl. VAT. Delivery €5.90, €21.10 to go for free delivery.
Advice, warranty and returns are handled by us.
Why it costs €73.90
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AMI approval
The material is approved by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). Nienhuis has made Montessori materials since 1929.
A verifiable original
The EAN 8719924012588 is on the box. It is the maker's number, not ours.
Imbucare Board With Disc in a child's hands
Imbucare Board With Disc gives an infant a first clear lesson in cause and effect. The disc slides through the single slot in the removable wooden divider board and disappears from sight, an early exercise in object permanence that keeps a young child watching, reaching and repeating. Posting the disc refines the pincer grasp and wrist rotation that come before more complex hand skills. A felt lined tray base softens the sound of each drop, so nothing distracts from the child's own concentration. Plywood construction and AMI aligned design suit babies from birth through three years.
Object Permanence
Children discover that objects continue to exist when hidden from view, a crucial cognitive milestone typically developing between 8-12 months.
Hand-Eye Coordination
Placing the disc through the opening requires precise movement control, strengthening the connection between visual perception and motor skills.
Pincer Grasp Development
Grasping and releasing the disc refines the thumb and forefinger movement essential for later writing skills.
Cause and Effect Understanding
The satisfying sound and movement when the disc drops provides immediate feedback, helping infants understand their actions have predictable results.
How to present it
Place the Imbucare Board on a low table or mat at infant's eye level when sitting. Position the wooden disc in a small basket to the right of the board. Ensure the triangular divider is properly positioned inside the box.
- 1Slowly pick up the disc using thumb and index finger, showing the pincer grasp clearly
- 2Hold the disc above the circular opening, pause to build anticipation
- 3Release the disc through the opening and wait for it to drop
- 4Open the compartment slowly to reveal the disc
- 5Retrieve the disc and place it back in the basket
3 tips for parents
- Practice during alert morning hours when fine motor control peaks
- Celebrate effort over success; even missed attempts build coordination
- Create similar experiences at home using containers with lids for extended practice
What it is made of
- Box Dimensions
- Approx. 50.9 × 26.3 × 3.3 cm
- Disc Diameter
- Approx. 5 cm
- Construction
- Plywood
- Lining
- Green felt
What you get at Faborino
- DeliveryFinal price incl. VAT. Delivery €5.90, €21.10 to go for free delivery. Delivery in 5 to 9 working days.
- 30 days to return, and we pay for the returnInstead of the statutory 14 days, you have 30 days to try it at home.
- Advice before and after you buyQuestions about age, space or assembly? A person answers, personally. Write to us
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Imbucare Board With Disc for your child
- Recommended Age: 8-18 months
- Construction: Plywood
- Box Dimensions: Approx. 50.9 × 26.3 × 3.3 cm
- Final price incl. VAT. Delivery €5.90, €21.10 to go for free delivery
- 30 days to return
€73.90Final price incl. VAT. Delivery €5.90, €21.10 to go for free delivery.
Not sure it suits your child? Write to us, we answer personally.
Inv. no. NIE-042900
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Box Dimensions
- Approx. 50.9 × 26.3 × 3.3 cm
- Disc Diameter
- Approx. 5 cm
- Construction
- Plywood
- Lining
- Green felt
- EAN
- 8719924012588
If you are not sure it suits your child, we answer in person.
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What's in the Box
- Imbucare Box: With triangular divider and felt lining
- Wooden Disc: Smooth finish, sized for infant grasp
Size and material
| Box Dimensions | Approx. 50.9 × 26.3 × 3.3 cm |
| Disc Diameter | Approx. 5 cm |
| Construction | Plywood |
| Lining | Green felt |
| Recommended Age | 8-18 months |
| Activity Duration | 5-15 minutes |
Care
Wipe with damp cloth, ensure felt is completely dry
Frequently Asked Questions
At what age can my baby start using the Imbucare Board with Disc?
Most infants can begin exploring this material around 8-10 months when they can sit independently and have developed the ability to grasp and release objects intentionally. The activity remains engaging through 18 months as children refine their movements.
What skills does this Montessori material develop?
The Imbucare Board develops object permanence understanding, hand-eye coordination, pincer grasp refinement, cause-and-effect reasoning, and concentration. The two-compartment design with triangular divider adds cognitive challenge as babies learn to predict where the disc will appear.
How is this different from a simple shape sorter?
Unlike typical shape sorters, this Montessori material isolates one concept - the disc through circle - allowing complete mastery before complexity increases. The triangular divider creates mystery about which compartment will receive the disc, enhancing cognitive development and object permanence understanding.
What makes the green felt lining important?
The soft green felt provides sensory feedback, muffles the sound of the falling disc to maintain peaceful concentration, protects the wood from scratches, and creates visual contrast that helps infants track the disc's movement through the compartments.
How do I present this material to my infant?
Sit with your child and slowly demonstrate dropping the disc through the hole, showing delight when it appears in a compartment. Offer the disc to your child and observe without interfering. When they successfully drop it, retrieve it slowly from the compartment, emphasizing the reappearance.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
Imbucare Board With Disc