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With repeated use of this material, the child learns how it feels to succeed when he has achieved a goal on his own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe boxes have different colors and can be opened separately. 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It practices precise hand movements while sending information to the brain as well as develop hand, wrist and finger control – also known as “refined hand movements”. With repeated use of this material, the child learns how it feels to succeed when he\/she has achieved a goal on his\/her own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe set consists of a wooden box and wooden coins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Dimensions:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e     - Coin Box: 15 x \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e15\u003c\/span\u003e x 11 cm \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Recommended Ages: 12 months and up\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monte Lion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40168401305674,"sku":"LT010","price":365.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/3484\/8275\/products\/lt019.jpg?v=1669385302"},{"product_id":"imbucare-box-with-flip-lid-1-slot","title":"Imbucare box with Flip Lid - 1 Slot","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA rectangular box with 2 compartments and a flip lid with 1 slot. 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