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Ball Tracker

Ball Tracker

$69.95 USD
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Prepare your child for reading and writing in the most unique and engaging way with the Montessori & Me Ball Tracker! This Montessori learning material fosters left to right and right to left visual tracking while providing the most immersive experience with its open-rail design!

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How does playing with a Ball Tracker benefit children's development?

Interestingly, Ball Trackers help children prepare for reading and writing by developing left to right and right to left visual tracking. Other skills developed include hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, problem-solving, fine motor skills, and concentration.

Are the balls a choking hazard for young children?

No! The balls included with our Ball Tracker are intentionally oversized to minimize choking risks. However, as with all of our learning materials, the Ball Tracker is intended for use under adult supervision.

What age is a Ball Tracker meant for?

Our Montessori wooden ball drop toy can be introduced to toddlers as early as 18 months of age and provides fun and enjoyment for children all the way through preschool years.

Does the ball need to be pounded through the hole?

No, our Ball Tracker is designed to allow children to simply drop the ball through the hole at the top.

What type of wood is the Ball Tracker made from?

Our Ball Tracker is crafted from beech wood, a natural hardwood.

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Ball Tracker

$69.95 USD
$69.95 USD

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Cynthia Wilson
Attention to detail

Even though l already had a ball tracker for my classroom I decided to purchase one from Montessori and Me. What caught my attention was the details of their ball tracker. I love that there are little spaces for the balls to rest on the top as well as the tray to contain the balls from rolling away.

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H. Adams
A great toy

I bought a similar version of this for my kids when they were little, and they loved it. So I know this is a good toy for kids from those just standing: they can use it to help hold themselves up to kids up until about 5. Even older kids seem drawn to it for some reason.I love a toy that entertains kids without lights or sounds. I love a toy that isn't plastic.The one I bought years ago had brightly colored rubberized balls. This has muted color much harder balls. On a hard surface, when these fall off the toy, you are going to hear it.The only thing that could improve this toy is if they had a place for the balls to rest on top of the toy. My littles kept trying to set the balls on top, but they just roll off.I gave it as a gift to my great niece and nephew, and they both played with it as soon as they opened it and as soon as they got home.

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BN, children's librarian
Wish the balls were not made of wood, but otherwise excellent

This is an excellent toy that toddlers love to play with at the library. It helps them track from left to right (a pre-reading skill), as well as assisting with hand/eye coordination. I appreciated that the toy has the added feature of indented areas on the top flat panel, so children have the extra pleasure of lining up the balls in a row before pushing them into the hole to watch them fall. Also appreciated that each ball is a different color, adding more learning. My only suggestion for improvement is that the balls were made of a lighter weight material. A set of hollow rubber balls would be great.

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Ashley B.
My daughter loves it!

It's very easy to use, so cute, and seriously great quality! My daughter loves it!

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Melody SlagleMelody Slagle
super durable and fun

Wow, our two year old loves this toy. It is well made with thick wood and seems indestructible. The top of the toy has indentations where the balls can be stored. I would have preferred a more stable place to store them where they couldn't fall out so easily but it is still a good set up. The only odd thing about the toy is that the ball colors are not primary colors. In other words the blue is kind of a blue gray and the red is almost pink. Nonetheless, it is pricey but a great toy that will last.

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Early Reading and Writing Preparation

Early Reading and Writing Preparation

A little known fact: Ball trackers help prepare a child for reading and writing by developing left to right and right to left visual tracking! This muscle memory translates to the same visual functions that are used for tracking words in sentences.

A Truly Unique Experience

A Truly Unique Experience

The Montessori & Me ball tracker utilizes a unique open-rail design to provide the most visibility for your little one as the balls travel down the ramps. The collecting tray at the bottom of the ball tracker makes it easy for your child to retrieve the balls so that they can play, again and again!

Safe and Sound

Safe and Sound

Our ball tracker includes 5 beautifully painted 45mm balls (larger than most competing products) to eliminate the risk of becoming a choking hazard for infants and young children. In addition, the sturdy base of the Montessori & Me design prevents our ball tracker from tipping over.

Getting Started

Getting Started

The Ball Tracker provides children with the opportunity to build important developmental skills including those relevant to cognitive and physical development. Show your child how to drop the ball at the top and how it zig zags as it rolls down. You can then collect the ball from the bottom and start over again. Continue doing it until your child is ready to do it on her or his own.