Coin Box

Name: Coin Box
Brand: Mindful Montessori
SKU: MM-LT015
Price: 69.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

Supports early understanding that objects continue to exist when out of sight.

Price

$69.95

$62.96

Recommended Age: 12–18 months

Area: Early Posting

Objective: Hand-Eye Coordination

Montessori aligned

Child-safe materials

Built for repetition

Aligned with Montessori principles for the home.

Hand–Eye Coordination

Helps children coordinate visual input with hand movements for accurate and controlled actions.

Fine Motor Skills

Develops hand strength, finger control, and precise movements needed for everyday tasks.

Focus & Concentration

Supports sustained attention and helps children stay engaged with an activity from beginning to end.

The Coin Box is a foundational Montessori Infant Toddler material designed to support the development of object permanence.

The child inserts a flat wooden disc into the slot at the top of the box. The disc disappears from view, then can be retrieved by opening the drawer. This simple action demonstrates that an object continues to exist even when it cannot be seen.

The movement itself is precise. The child must align the disc with the slot and release it with control. After retrieval, the process is repeated. The repetition is purposeful and often deeply engaging.

Object permanence is a key cognitive milestone in the first years of life. The Coin Box offers a concrete, repeatable experience that strengthens this understanding while refining coordinated movement.

The drawer adds an additional layer of problem-solving: the child learns that the disc has not vanished — it has moved.

Our products are designed to support learning and development and should always be used with appropriate adult supervision.

Many Montessori materials are teaching aids, not toys, and are intended to be introduced and guided by a trained or knowledgeable adult. Children should never be left unattended while using these materials.

Our educational materials are made for play and exploration, but still require care and supervision appropriate to a child’s age and stage.

Mindful Montessori is a family-run business, and every order is packed with care and intention — never rushed.

Orders are typically prepared and dispatched within 3–5 business days.

All orders ship via Australia Post. Once dispatched, delivery times vary by location and may take up to two weeks, particularly during busy periods.

Tracking is provided as soon as your order is on its way.

Prepare a complete 12–18 months environment.

Why this material matters

Refining precise release

The child must align and release the disc accurately into the slot.

Understanding disappearance and return

The disc temporarily leaves sight but remains retrievable, reinforcing the concept that objects continue to exist.

Learning through repetition

The consistent sequence of post–retrieve–repeat strengthens early cognitive and motor development.

A simple 3-step introduction

Prepare on the floor or low table

Place the box in front of the child with one disc beside it.

Demonstrate slow insertion

Align the disc with the slot and release it gently. Open the drawer to retrieve it.

Observe focused repetition

Watch for careful alignment and repeated attempts. Allow the child to repeat without interruption.

Where This Fits in the Montessori Journey

Object Permanence Box → Coin Box → Ball Drop Box → Multiple Slot Posting

Frequently asked questions

Your child may be ready when they can grasp and release objects intentionally. Interest in dropping objects or placing items into containers is a strong readiness sign.

When insertion becomes smooth and controlled, and the child retrieves the disc independently without hesitation.

Ball Drop Boxes and more complex posting variations increase coordination demands and introduce different object shapes.

Infants and toddlers often repeat this activity many times in a single session. Repetition is essential and should not be rushed.

Return to simpler object permanence experiences such as hiding and revealing objects during play. Interest typically emerges naturally with developmental readiness.