Wooden Montessori Teddy Bear Manipulative Board - sensory learning of independence: Velcro, plug, maze, clicking knob
Wooden Montessori Teddy Bear Manipulative Board - sensory learning of independence: Velcro, plug, maze, clicking knob
Brand: Mamabrum
Model: MAM275 TEDDY BOARD
This wooden Montessori learning board, shaped like an adorable teddy bear, is perfect for children who love to explore the world through touch, movement, and independent experimentation. The board combines the functions of a toy and an educational tool , supporting child development in a safe, natural, and engaging way.
It's not just fun—it's a well-thought-out activity center that develops motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and logical thinking, while teaching patience and concentration. All without electronics, in the spirit of Montessori pedagogy .
Main features:
- solid wooden construction ensuring durability and safe play
- a variety of sensory and manipulative elements inspired by the child's everyday activities
- Velcro fastener, plug into the socket, clicking knob, mazes and rotating elements - many forms of activity in one board
- practicing motor skills, hand-eye coordination and the sense of touch through play
- subdued colors - suitable for a children's room
- practical board format - perfect for playing at home or in kindergarten
Fun inspired by everyday activities
It's the realistic mechanisms that quickly make the board one of their favorite forms of play. Children can independently discover and test elements that resemble everyday situations —fastening Velcro, inserting a plug into a socket, or turning a knob. Each of these actions creates an immediate effect, encouraging further exploration and building a sense of agency.
One board - many different activities
What characterizes this board is the wealth of experiences it offers children during play. Toddlers aren't focused on a single mechanism; they can freely move between various activities, such as touching different textures, moving elements through mazes, fastening Velcro, turning a knob, or experimenting with a plug in a socket. Each of these elements provides different tactile and motor experiences, creating a cohesive whole that encourages exploration and independent discovery. This keeps play interesting and engaging for a long time, while the sensory and manipulative experiences naturally support a child's development and ensure learning is a playful experience.
List of sensory and manipulative elements:
- spiral maze with colored balls - trains precision of movements and patience, as well as moving small objects with fingers
- Velcro fastener - a safe alternative to fastening children's shoes and clothes
- removable element on a string (flower) - teaches grasping, taking out and putting in, as when reaching for small objects
- sensory wheels with different textures (soft, smooth, rough) - enable learning and comparing surfaces through touch
- wooden maze with a sliding teddy bear - supports hand-eye coordination and movement control while guiding the element along the track
- a light switch with a click effect - imitates turning on lights or devices
- elastic cord fasteners - imitate fastening and unfastening objects with an elastic band, training finger strength and movement control
- removable plug for the socket on a cord - a safe alternative to everyday activities
- Rotary clicking knob - imitates the movements made when turning on the water or adjusting home appliances
- abacus - supports learning to count and distinguish quantities
- fidget spinner - exercises concentration and calmness
Small steps towards independence
Every Velcro fastening, plugging and unplugging, or turning a knob is another step towards greater independence. The board allows children to safely explore how various mechanisms work, without pressure or rush. Play becomes a natural learning opportunity, and the repetition of activities strengthens concentration and patience. Learning independence through play makes children more willing to take on new challenges and feel proud of their own abilities.
Development through play - training little hands
While playing with the board, children make precise movements of their hands and fingers: moving, rotating, pressing, matching, and manipulating elements. Such repetitive activities perfectly support the development of motor skills and hand-eye coordination , which are the foundation for later skills such as drawing, writing, or buttoning clothes. The board becomes a small "skill workshop" where development occurs naturally and enjoyably.
Specification
- board dimensions: 30 x 40 x 6 cm
- product weight: 1 kg
- packaging dimensions: 41.5 x 31.8 x 5 cm
- weight with packaging: 1.2 kg
- materials: MDF, plywood, schima wood
- Recommended child age: 18M+
Security
The board is designed with children's safety in mind. It features smooth surfaces and rounded edges to minimize the risk of injury during play. Its robust construction ensures durability and stability. It meets the requirements of EN71-1, EN71-2 , and EN71-3 standards and is CE marked, ensuring safe play every day.