Mystery BagsGeometric Shapes Tactile Recognition Activity
The first photo is the maker's own. The other shots are illustrative.
Inv. no. NIE-001740
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Material
- Beech, cotton
- EAN
- 8719924000301
Final price incl. VAT. Delivery €5.90, €105.10 to go for free delivery.
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Why it costs €43.90
Behind the price of the original are things you can check yourself.
AMI approval
The material is approved by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). Nienhuis has made Montessori materials since 1929.
A verifiable original
The EAN 8719924000301 is on the box. It is the maker's number, not ours.
Mystery Bags in a child's hands
Two cloth bags, each holding the same set of small geometric solids, for matching by touch. Two bags is what separates this from the familiar objects version: a child is not naming what they hold, they are finding its twin in the other bag, so the judgement is made entirely between two hands with no word required. That makes it usable long before the vocabulary for a rectangular prism exists. Beech and cotton, for ages 3 to 6.
Stereognostic Sense
Develops the ability to recognise forms through touch alone, a key sensorial skill that supports later geometric understanding.
Matching by Touch
The child finds a solid's twin between two hands, with no naming and no words.
Concentration
The engaging tactile challenge naturally extends focus.
How to present it
3 tips for parents
- Practise shape recognition during daily activities - 'The orange is like a sphere from your mystery bag'
- Create a simple matching-by-touch game at home using a bag and household objects
- Respect your child's need to repeat this activity many times for mastery
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What's in the Box
- Cloth bags: 2 bags
- Small geometric solids: One set in each bag
Size and material
| Packaging | 15 × 15 × 7 cm |
| Material | Beech, cotton |
| Recommended Age | 3-6 years |
Care
Wipe with slightly damp cloth, dry immediately
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in this set?
Two cloth bags, each holding a set of small geometric solids for matching. The manufacturer does not give the exact shapes or the number of solids.
How do you work with the bags?
The child is not naming what they hold but finding the twin of a solid from one bag in the other bag. The judgement is made between two hands and no word is required.
What is the stereognostic sense and how does this material develop it?
The stereognostic sense is the ability to recognise objects through touch alone, without using sight. This material develops this sense because the child looks for matching geometric solids by touch only. This strengthens their ability to create mental images of objects through touch, an important cognitive skill.
What is the set made of?
The manufacturer gives beech and cotton as the materials.
What age is the set for?
For children aged 3 to 6.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
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