Vanessa Lewis Fiber Arts- Montessori Puzzle Ball

The Montessori Puzzle Balls design makes it perfect for babies to grab, hold and manipulate and it’s light enough that lifting it and passing it from one hand to another won’t be a problem. It’s fun, versatile and will be a favourite of the whole family for months.

WHAT ARE THE SCIENTIFIC BENEFITS OF THE PUZZLE BALL?

• Strengthens hand muscles
• Helps to gain finger dexterity and coordination across the body
• Assists in making controlled, voluntary movements in the hands
• Stimulates fine and gross motor skills
• Provides new sensory experiences
• Allows for exploration of the relationship between cause and effect
• Encourages auditory development
• Make purposeful movements and planned actions
• Develop hand-eye coordination
• Open their curiosity towards their surroundings
• They transfer an object from one hand to another
• Passing an object encourages passing the middle line of the body…
• Which in turn stimulates both sides of the brain
• Being able to use it to its purpose raises self-esteem