Toddler Puzzle4 Elephants
€25.90Final price incl. VAT. Delivery €5.90, €69.10 to go for free delivery.
- In Stock. Delivery in 5 to 9 working days.
- 30 days to return
Inv. no. NIE-044400
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Board Size
- Approx. 37 × 12 × 2 cm
- Knob Height
- Approx. 2 cm
- Base & Pieces
- Solid wood
- Surface
- Printed laminate with elephant imagery
- EAN
- 8719924012694
Final price incl. VAT. Delivery €5.90, €69.10 to go for free delivery.
Advice, warranty and returns are handled by us.
Why it costs €25.90
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AMI approval
The material is approved by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). Nienhuis has made Montessori materials since 1929.
A verifiable original
The EAN 8719924012694 is on the box. It is the maker's number, not ours.
Toddler Puzzle in a child's hands
Toddler Puzzle: 4 Elephants is a wooden inset puzzle finished with a printed laminate image, made up of four elephant pieces for children from birth to three years. Lifting each elephant from its own cutout and setting it back trains the pincer grip and hand-eye coordination that come before writing. The four elephants are shown at different sizes, so the child compares big and small on the largest land animal it is likely to meet, a striking contrast to its own small hands. It offers a calm, wild-animal themed activity that suits a Montessori toddler shelf and invites repetition once shown.
Size Discrimination
Arranging elephants from smallest to largest introduces mathematical concepts of seriation and comparison.
Fine Motor Refinement
Grasping wooden knobs strengthens pincer grip essential for later writing skills.
Visual Perception
Matching shapes to corresponding recesses develops spatial awareness and problem-solving abilities.
Order and Sequence
Creating the graduated arrangement satisfies the toddler's sensitive period for order.
How to present it
Place the puzzle on a low table or work mat at child's height. Remove all elephant pieces and arrange them randomly to the right of the puzzle board.
- 1Demonstrate grasping the knob with thumb and forefinger, lifting the smallest elephant slowly
- 2Place the elephant in its corresponding space, running your finger along its outline
- 3Continue with remaining elephants, working systematically
- 4When complete, admire the graduated line of elephants from smallest to largest
3 tips for parents
- Practice size comparisons during daily life: 'Which spoon is bigger?'
- Allow multiple attempts without correcting, the puzzle provides its own feedback
- Store puzzle pieces in a small basket when not in use to practice gathering and organizing
What it is made of
- Board Size
- Approx. 37 × 12 × 2 cm
- Knob Height
- Approx. 2 cm
- Base & Pieces
- Solid wood
- Surface
- Printed laminate with elephant imagery
What you get at Faborino
- DeliveryFinal price incl. VAT. Delivery €5.90, €69.10 to go for free delivery. Delivery in 5 to 9 working days.
- 30 days to return, and we pay for the returnInstead of the statutory 14 days, you have 30 days to try it at home.
- Advice before and after you buyQuestions about age, space or assembly? A person answers, personally. Write to us
- Invoices for companies tooWe also invoice companies, nurseries and kindergartens.
Toddler Puzzle for your child
- Recommended Age: 18 months - 3 years
- Base & Pieces: Solid wood
- Board Size: Approx. 37 × 12 × 2 cm
- Final price incl. VAT. Delivery €5.90, €69.10 to go for free delivery
- 30 days to return
€25.90Final price incl. VAT. Delivery €5.90, €69.10 to go for free delivery.
Not sure it suits your child? Write to us, we answer personally.
Inv. no. NIE-044400
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Board Size
- Approx. 37 × 12 × 2 cm
- Knob Height
- Approx. 2 cm
- Base & Pieces
- Solid wood
- Surface
- Printed laminate with elephant imagery
- EAN
- 8719924012694
If you are not sure it suits your child, we answer in person.
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What's in the Box
- Wooden puzzle base: With 4 graduated recesses
- 4 elephant puzzle pieces: Each with wooden grasping knob
Size and material
| Board Size | Approx. 37 × 12 × 2 cm |
| Knob Height | Approx. 2 cm |
| Base & Pieces | Solid wood |
| Surface | Printed laminate with elephant imagery |
| Recommended Age | 18 months - 3 years |
| Activity Duration | 5-15 minutes |
Care
Wipe with slightly damp cloth, dry immediately
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is this elephant puzzle most suitable for?
This puzzle is designed for infants and toddlers ages 0-3, with most children showing readiness around 12-18 months when they develop the pincer grasp and begin to understand size differences.
How does this puzzle support Montessori principles?
It isolates the concept of size discrimination through graduated elephants, features child-sized knobs for independence, and provides concrete sensorial experience with seriation - a foundational mathematical concept.
What skills does my child develop with this puzzle?
Children develop pincer grasp, hand-eye coordination, visual perception, size discrimination, logical thinking, concentration, and early mathematical concepts of ordering and seriation.
How should I present this puzzle to my toddler?
Sit beside your child, slowly remove each elephant from largest to smallest, then demonstrate replacing them. Use minimal language, allowing the child to discover the size relationships independently through exploration.
What makes the knobs special for young children?
The wooden knobs are specifically sized for small hands developing pincer grasp, positioned at each elephant's center for easy lifting, and provide the perfect challenge level for building fine motor control.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
Toddler Puzzle