{"product_id":"montessori-grounded-balance-board","title":"Montessori Grounded Balance Board","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMontessori Grounded Balance Board is a core Montessori Sensorial material designed to refine and isolate a specific sense, supporting deeper cognitive development. This flat board helps young children develop standing posture and balance by placing their feet in marked spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis is an Authentic Genuine Montessori material, it is a teaching aid, not a \"Montessori toy\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis flat to the ground board is designed to help the young child develop their standing posture. The child places their feet in the marked space and learns to find their balance when standing tall by feeling the four points of each soul of foot - the little toe ball joint, big toe ball joint, outer and inner corners of heel. Using the same method the child can also practice their balance by standing on one foot or simply moving their arms in a variety of positions while trying to maintain a steady balance by keeping their feet grounded.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eRecommended Age Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTypically introduced between 3–6 years in the Montessori Children’s House environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eKey Learning Outcomes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefinement of a single sense (visual, tactile, auditory, baric, thermic, olfactory, or gustatory).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports classification, sequencing, and abstract thought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndirect preparation for mathematics, science, and language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003ePurpose of the Material\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo isolate and refine one sense, supporting the child’s ability to classify, order, and build abstract knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eHow It’s Used\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay out the material neatly on a mat or table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite the child to explore one piece at a time with focused attention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuide the child to compare, grade, or match pieces as appropriate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the child to repeat freely to internalise the sensorial concept.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eHow to Present the Activity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite the child to work with you and name the material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemonstrate how to handle one piece carefully and deliberately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShow a matching, grading, or sequencing activity slowly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffer the material to the child and step back to observe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eExtensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay games such as ‘mystery bag’ or ‘find the match’.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce three-period lessons to enrich vocabulary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine with other sensorial materials for advanced exploration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eTips for Home Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate sensorial materials to maintain interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourage repetition and observation rather than correction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a calm, ordered space for focused work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Safety Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAlways exercise extreme caution and care, never leave a child unattended and without adequate supervision with any of the equipment or material advertised on our website and catalogue. Many of the products on our website and in the catalogue are designed according to scientific teaching principles. They are teaching aids, not toys. They must be used under professionally trained adult supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eOur products include educational Montessori materials as well as child-friendly educational toys. Montessori materials are teaching aids and not toys — they must be used under adult supervision. Toys in this category are designed for play but still require appropriate care and supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Heart of Montessori Learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn Montessori education, the importance of learning is not found only in the materials, but in the way they are introduced. The true magic lies in the prepared adult, the prepared environment, and the respectful relationship between adult and child. When this relationship is built on trust, respect, and authentic love, the child feels safe and inspired to explore. As Dr. Maria Montessori explained, it is through this deep connection that learning is joyfully and naturally absorbed. Montessori called her approach an “education for peace” — nurturing not only knowledge and skills, but also compassion, understanding, and respect for self, others, and the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A2Z Montessori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47628243632381,"sku":"SE50305","price":53.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.montessoriathome.com.au\/products\/montessori-grounded-balance-board","provider":"Montessori At Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}