Imbucare Box with Flip LidSingle Slot Disc Activity
The first photos are the maker's own. The other shots are illustrative.
Inv. no. NIE-042600
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Box Construction
- Plywood with wood veneer
- Disc Material
- Painted solid wood
- EAN
- 8719924012557
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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 8719924012557 is on the box. It is the maker's number, not ours.
Imbucare Box with Flip Lid in a child's hands
This Imbucare Box with Flip Lid develops object permanence through precise hand movements and visual tracking. The child places the green disc through the single circular slot, then lifts the hinged lid to retrieve it, reinforcing the understanding that objects continue to exist when out of sight. The controlled single-slot design isolates the challenge, allowing the young child to master this fundamental cognitive milestone through repetition.
Object Permanence
Child learns that objects continue to exist even when hidden from view, a crucial cognitive milestone.
Hand-Eye Coordination
Precise placement of disc through slot refines visual-motor integration and spatial awareness.
Cause and Effect
Lifting the lid to retrieve the disc demonstrates direct relationship between action and result.
Fine Motor Control
Grasping and releasing the disc develops pincer grip and deliberate hand movements.
How to present it
Place the box on a low shelf at the child's eye level. Position the green disc in a small basket to the right of the box. Ensure the flip lid opens smoothly and the work area is uncluttered.
- 1Sit to the child's right. Slowly pick up the disc using thumb and index finger, showing deliberate movement
- 2Hold the disc above the circular slot, pause to ensure the child sees the alignment, then release
- 3After the disc disappears, wait 2-3 seconds before lifting the lid
- 4Slowly lift the flip lid with your right hand, revealing the disc inside
- 5Remove the disc with pincer grasp and place it back in the basket
3 tips for parents
- Practice 'peek-a-boo' games at home to reinforce object permanence in a playful way
- Create simple hiding games with favorite toys under cloths or in boxes to extend this concept
- Allow your child to repeat the work as many times as they wish - repetition is how young children learn
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What's in the Box
- Imbucare Box: With hinged flip lid
- Green Platform Insert: With single circular slot
- Green Wooden Disc: Sized for infant grasp
Size and material
| Packaging | 30 × 12 × 12 cm |
| Box Construction | Plywood with wood veneer |
| Disc Material | Painted solid wood |
| Finish | Paint and varnish |
| Recommended Age | 8-18 months |
Care
Wipe with damp cloth, dry immediately
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is the Imbucare Box with Flip Lid appropriate for?
This material is designed for infants and toddlers ages 0-3, typically introduced around 8-10 months when the child can sit independently and has developed a pincer grasp. The single-slot design makes it ideal as a first imbucare box.
How does this box help develop object permanence?
When the child places the disc through the slot, it temporarily disappears from view. By lifting the hinged lid to retrieve it, the child discovers the disc still exists, reinforcing the cognitive understanding that objects continue to exist even when not visible.
What skills does this material develop?
This box develops object permanence, hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, cause and effect understanding, focus and concentration, and problem-solving skills. The flip lid adds an extra step that enhances cognitive processing.
Why is there only one slot and one disc?
Montessori materials isolate concepts to prevent confusion. The single circular slot with matching disc allows the child to focus solely on the insertion action and object permanence concept without being distracted by shape discrimination or multiple choices.
How is this different from other imbucare boxes?
This box features a hinged flip lid that must be lifted to retrieve the disc, adding an intermediate step between insertion and retrieval. This design provides a slightly more complex challenge than drawer-style boxes while maintaining the isolation of difficulty principle.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
Imbucare Box with Flip Lid