Montessori
Post balls into a box
Hand your baby a few soft balls and a box with a hole cut in the lid. Cheer each time they push one through, then tip them out to start again.
- Duration
- 10 min
- Age range
- 9-15 months
- Location
- At home
- Category
- Montessori
- Type
- Activity
Why it matters
Dropping and retrieving helps your baby learn that hidden things still exist.
Benefit
Grasping & cause-effect
Materials
- Cardboard box
- Soft balls
Safety note
Use balls too big to fit in the mouth and stay close.


