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Finally, there is a real sports program based upon Montessori principles. In her days Maria Montessori also addressed how to support the development of young children in sports. Tennis, football and the like do not have for their sole purpose the accurate moving of a ball but they challenge us to acquire a new skill – something lacking before – and this feeling of enhancing our abilities is the real source of delight in the game. Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind (Chapter 17)

Montessori Football Young children are intensely drawn to ball- shaped objects. The child can easily manipulate a ball, which helps to stimulate their development of movement, their will and increase their independence. This ball (pictured left) has a diameter of 14 cm and is suitable for 3 – 6 age levels. The surface is slightly rough, for the purpose of providing traction and control to the child who will use it to throw, catch and kick. Item Number: 620000

Ball Pump Before the 3 – 6 child can play with the ball, it needs to be inflated, as it will need to be deflated after playing with it. This is a preliminary exercise which fulfills several aspects of practical life and sensorial development. It further stimulates / cultivates a sense of responsibility for the material. Item Number: 620100

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