Toddler Puzzle5 Vegetables
The first photo is the maker's own. The other shots are illustrative.
Inv. no. NIE-044540
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Product size
- 420 × 135 mm
- Base
- Natural plywood
- Handles
- Solid wood pegs
- EAN
- 8719924046170
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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 8719924046170 is on the box. It is the maker's number, not ours.
Toddler Puzzle in a child's hands
The toddler puzzle with five vegetables shows each vegetable in a realistic image, in the right proportions to the others. A larger vegetable can therefore be told from a smaller one by the size of its picture. The puzzle has five pieces and is made of birch plywood, and Nienhuis gives its colour as assorted. The puzzle is rectangular, measures 420 × 135 mm and weighs 350 g. The child sets the pieces in their places one at a time. It is meant for indoor use and for children aged 0 to 3. The manufacturer's number is 044540.
Fine Motor Skills
The wooden peg handles promote proper pincer grasp development, essential for future writing skills.
Visual Discrimination
Matching shapes to their corresponding cutouts develops visual perception and problem-solving abilities.
Language Development
Naming vegetables during play enriches vocabulary and supports classification skills.
Concentration
The focused activity of completing the puzzle builds attention span and persistence.
How to present it
Place the puzzle on a low shelf at child's eye level. Remove all pieces and arrange them to the left of the puzzle base on a tray.
- 1Sit beside the child and slowly grasp one peg between thumb and index finger
- 2Lift the piece and name the vegetable clearly: 'carrot'
- 3Move the piece slowly over the puzzle base, trying different spaces
- 4When finding the correct space, press gently until it fits
- 5Invite the child to try with remaining pieces
3 tips for parents
- Name vegetables during meals to reinforce puzzle vocabulary
- Let your child help identify vegetables at the grocery store
- Resist the urge to correct placement - self-correction builds problem-solving
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What's in the Box
- Puzzle Board: With 5 vegetable-shaped cutouts
- 5 Vegetable Pieces: Cauliflower, broccoli, eggplant, tomato, and one more
- Wooden Peg Handles: Attached to each piece
Size and material
| Product size | 420 × 135 mm |
| Packaging | 42 × 14 × 3 cm |
| Base | Natural plywood |
| Handles | Solid wood pegs |
| Recommended Age | 18 months - 3 years |
Care
Wipe with damp cloth, dry immediately
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is this vegetable puzzle suitable for?
This puzzle is designed for children ages 12 months to 3 years, supporting the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination during the sensitive period for movement and order.
What vegetables are included in this puzzle?
The puzzle features 5 common vegetables that children encounter in daily life, helping them connect abstract concepts to concrete objects while building vocabulary and classification skills.
How does the peg design support development?
The wooden peg handles are specifically sized for toddlers' hands, encouraging proper pincer grasp development which prepares the hand muscles for future writing skills and precise movements.
How does this puzzle align with Montessori principles?
This puzzle supports independent learning, self-correction through shape matching, and isolation of difficulty by focusing on one skill at a time - key principles in Montessori education.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
Toddler Puzzle