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Pikler Triangle: What is it for and its benefits for the child

The Pikler triangle is a pedagogical tool invented by the Hungarian pediatrician Emmi Pikler to promote motor development and independence in children. Surely you have heard of it and wondered if it is just a fad or if it can really bring great benefits to the child. In this article I will answer your doubts, but before continuing to read it, I will leave you some useful information:


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What is the Pikler triangle?

pikler triangle for kids

The Pikler triangle is a simple educational tool characterized by a wooden structure, composed of two inclined planes that meet to form a triangle, it is designed to promote the motor, cognitive and emotional development of children from an early age.


The structure is really simple so as not to limit the child's creativity. In fact, it is composed of:

  • two inclined planes generally of different lengths and inclinations to offer children different possibilities for climbing, sliding and balancing.
  • A wide and stable solid base

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