SKILL DEVELOPMENT - This puzzle features three basic geometric shapes that help your child develop his or her fine motors skills, pincer grasp, visual discrimination, coordination, problem-solving, and concentration.
MONTESSORI TEACHER APPROVED: Children can practice their shape sorting, matching skills, and problem-solving skills. They will develop early geometry and math skills with these self-correcting, hands-on, natural wood puzzles.
DESIGNED FOR LITTLE HANDS - Perfectly sized knobs are firmly attached with a non-toxic, kid-friendly adhesive for easy grasping. NO SHARP METAL pieces are used.
QUALITY & LONGEVITY: Our puzzle is crafted of eco-friendly, durable hardwood, and coated with a child-safe clear coat for a smooth, beautiful, lasting finish. NO FORMALDEHYDE PLYWOOD is used, only natural wood.
SAFETY GUARANTEED: Montessori & Me Simple Shape Puzzles are made from natural, sustainably-sourced wood. All materials are lab tested ensuring100% non-toxic safety. Pieces are appropriately sized for babies and toddlers to eliminate choking hazards.
Product Specifications
Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 2.5 x 0.8 inches
Item Weight: 10.5 ounces
ASIN: B09N6CNHSY
Manufacturer recommended age: 6 months - 2 years
Best Sellers Rank: #55,691 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #96 in Pegged Puzzles
Customer Reviews: 4.6 out of 5 stars 145Reviews
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Manufacturer: Montessori & Me
Material: Wood
Educational Objective: Problem Solving Skill, Sorting Skill, Math Skills, Hand-Eye Coordination, Shape Recognition, Spatial Awareness, Concentration Skill, Motor Skill
Skill Level: All
Shape: Square
Special Feature: Portable
Product Information
Product description
Chunky Pieces
These chunky pieces are extra thick to provide an easy grip for little hands.
Finely Crafted
Smoothened hardwood, finished with a child-safe lacquer.
Control of Error
Each puzzle piece only fits into its corresponding base.
Knob Handle
Each puzzle piece features a small knob handle for exercising the pincer grasp.
Do the puzzle pieces fit inside the wrong shapes?
No, our puzzle is designed with Control of Error so that only the correct shape fits in the corresponding base. This provides your child with instant feedback so they can recognize, correct and learn independently.
Is this an appropriate first puzzle to introduce to a child?
Yes! This puzzle was specifically designed as an introductory puzzle for infants and helps develop a number of early cognitive functions.
How are the little knobs on the tops of the puzzle pieces used?
The puzzles pieces in this set are intentionally chunky for an easy grip. Once your child is ready to begin exercising the pincer grasp, the little knobs serve as an alternative way to hold the puzzle pieces.
Development Target
Motor Skills, Pincer Grasp, Visual Discrimination, Coordination, Problem Solving, Concentration