PlanToys Montessori-Inspired Drop & Fit Bucket

Shape-matching PlanToys Montessori-Inspired Drop & Fit Bucket enhances hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills as children grasp and fit pieces into corresponding slots, refining precision and wrist control. It teaches shape recognition, problem-solving, and introduces the concept of object permanence, helping children understand that objects continue to exist even when temporarily out of sight. The lid opens for added engagement, while the bucket's handle makes it easy to carry, promoting independent play. Children also develop an understanding of shapes while practising grasping and placing objects. Set includes: 1 bucket with a lid featuring 2 holes and 6 blocks (3 coin-shaped and 3 cylinder-shaped in yellow, blue, and red). Encourages shape recognition and observation through hands-on learning, builds hand-eye coordination, precision, and problem-solving skills, and reinforces object permanence through disappearing and reappearing pieces. Sustainably made in Thailand using chemical-free rubberwood, non-toxic glue, organic pigments, and water-based dyes, this compact bucket works beautifully on low shelves, mats and table-top invitations in early learning environments.

Educational benefits

• Encourages shape recognition and careful observation as children match coins and cylinders to the 2 different holes.
• Builds hand-eye coordination, precision and problem-solving while children experiment with how to turn and place each block.
• Reinforces object permanence as pieces drop into the bucket, disappear from view and reappear when the lid is opened.
• Promotes independence and confidence through a simple, self-correcting activity that children can repeat at their own pace.

Classroom & play activity ideas

• Create a "drop and discover"  station where children choose a block, name its colour and shape, then post it into the bucket.
• Use the bucket in small groups to talk about where the shapes go, counting how many are inside before opening the lid together.
• Add the blocks to sorting trays, inviting children to group by colour or type (coin or cylinder) before returning them to the bucket.
• Incorporate the bucket into a movement circuit where children carry it to a mat, post all six shapes, then tip them out and start again.

Product details

• 12+ months (recommended; always refer to manufacturer labelling and use under adult supervision)
• Contents: 1 bucket with lid (2 holes) and 6 blocks - 3 coin-shaped and 3 cylinder-shaped in yellow, blue and red
• Measurements: 12(L) x 8(H) x 12(W) cm

Safety information:

• Sustainably made in Thailand using chemical-free rubberwood, non-toxic glue, organic pigments and water-based dyes
• Use under adult supervision; inspect regularly and remove from use if worn or damaged