THE PIKLER TRIANGLE
The Pikler Triangle is a climbing frame for children designed according
to the Montessori method. It is made of wood and is triangular when opened.
Our Pikler Triangle is easy to fold and practical to put away, which is
important, especially in smaller living spaces. The Pikler Triangle serves as
an aid for toddlers to learn motor skills at their own pace through free
movement and continuous play.
The optimal age for a child to
start climbing the Pikler Triangle is one year. Firstly, they learn to lift up
on it, try to stand next to it, crawl under it, and circle around it.
Eventually, they start climbing on it and climb over it. In this way, they
explore and learn about their body's abilities, build strength and balance,
develop flexibility, speed and improve their coordination by using different
muscle groups.
The board is also particularly
useful, serving as a slide in both directions - downwards as a slide, and
upwards as a ramp to be conquered by upward climbing. The height of the
ramp is adjustable, as the board can be placed on any of the poles to vary the
incline and hence the difficulty for the child.
Later, when the child grows in
self-awareness, the Pikler Triangle can be used as a tent. A flat, soft
base is placed under the triangle and a blanket or other cover is spread over
it, allowing children to play hide and seek or other similar games. It is
designed for children up to 5 years of age.
Our Pikler Triangle is made of
natural materials and is constitutes therefore the child's first
physical encounter with wood. That is why it is recommended that the triangle
is not exposed to outside conditions (such as moisture), which could affect the
wood's properties. If desired, it can be coated with wood oil. It is made for
indoor use.
The dimensions of the upright
Pikler Triangle are 107 cm in width (when extended); 74,5 cm in height; and 84 cm in width at the crosspieces. The dimensions
of the slide are 100 cm x 40 cm. Material: the frame and the slide are made of
plywood and the crosspieces are made of beech wood. When the children outgrow
the Triangle, it can be sold or passed on to another child.
Our Pikler Triangle is manufactured to all required safety standards,
tested in the laboratory, and CE certified by the Faculty of Biotechnology. Mind you, it is very rare to
find CE-certified Pikler Triangles on the market, as the Triangles
are mostly made by local craftsmen without any regard for standards and safety
testing.