Toddler PuzzleGrapes
€22.90Final price incl. VAT. Delivery €5.90, €72.10 to go for free delivery.
- In Stock. Delivery in 5 to 9 working days.
- 30 days to return
Inv. no. NIE-044560
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Overall Size
- 21 × 15 × 4 cm
- Knob Height
- Approx. 2.5 cm
- Base Material
- Plywood
- Surface
- Printed laminate finish
- EAN
- 8719924046194
Final price incl. VAT. Delivery €5.90, €72.10 to go for free delivery.
Advice, warranty and returns are handled by us.
Why it costs €22.90
Behind the price of the original are things you can check yourself.
AMI approval
The material is approved by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). Nienhuis has made Montessori materials since 1929.
A verifiable original
The EAN 8719924046194 is on the box. It is the maker's number, not ours.
Toddler Puzzle in a child's hands
Toddler Puzzle: Grapes is a plywood inset puzzle finished with a realistic printed laminate photo, made for children from birth to three years. The lifelike photograph is what makes this puzzle so inviting to handle, drawing toddlers back to the same tray again and again. Lifting the grape cluster from its cutout and placing it back trains the pincer grip and hand-eye coordination that come before writing. As a fruit shown through a real photograph, it also gives young children an early, concrete word for a food they may already recognise from the table.
Pincer Grasp Development
The large knob encourages proper finger positioning, preparing the hand for later writing skills.
Hand-Eye Coordination
Lifting and replacing the single piece builds essential coordination between visual perception and hand movements.
Object Permanence
The act of removing and replacing the grape piece supports understanding that objects exist even when not visible.
Concentration Building
The simple, focused activity allows toddlers to complete a full work cycle, building attention span.
How to present it
Place the puzzle on a low shelf at the child's eye level. Ensure the grape piece is properly seated in its recess. Have a small basket nearby for the child to place the removed piece.
- 1Sit beside the child and slowly grasp the knob using your thumb and two fingers, demonstrating the pincer grasp
- 2Lift the grape piece straight up and place it gently in the basket or beside the puzzle base
- 3Pause and look at the empty recess, then pick up the piece again using the same grasp
- 4Align the grape piece above its recess and slowly lower it into place
- 5Invite the child to try by gesturing toward the puzzle
3 tips for parents
- Create a designated puzzle space at home where your child can work undisturbed on the floor or at a low table
- When your child brings you the completed puzzle, acknowledge their work with 'You put the grapes in their place' rather than praise
- If the piece gets stuck, wait before helping, children often problem-solve successfully with a bit of time
What it is made of
- Overall Size
- 21 × 15 × 4 cm
- Knob Height
- Approx. 2.5 cm
- Base Material
- Plywood
- Surface
- Printed laminate finish
What you get at Faborino
- DeliveryFinal price incl. VAT. Delivery €5.90, €72.10 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: 12-36 months
- Base Material: Plywood
- Overall Size: 21 × 15 × 4 cm
- Final price incl. VAT. Delivery €5.90, €72.10 to go for free delivery
- 30 days to return
€22.90Final price incl. VAT. Delivery €5.90, €72.10 to go for free delivery.
Not sure it suits your child? Write to us, we answer personally.
Inv. no. NIE-044560
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Overall Size
- 21 × 15 × 4 cm
- Knob Height
- Approx. 2.5 cm
- Base Material
- Plywood
- Surface
- Printed laminate finish
- EAN
- 8719924046194
If you are not sure it suits your child, we answer in person.
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What's in the Box
- Grape puzzle board: With recessed base
- Lift-out grape piece: With large wooden knob
Size and material
| Overall Size | 21 × 15 × 4 cm |
| Knob Height | Approx. 2.5 cm |
| Base Material | Plywood |
| Surface | Printed laminate finish |
| Recommended Age | 12-36 months |
| Activity Duration | 2-5 minutes |
Care
Wipe with slightly damp cloth, dry immediately
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is this grape puzzle appropriate for?
This puzzle is designed for infants and toddlers ages 0-3 years. The single-piece design with oversized knob makes it perfect for babies as young as 6-8 months who are beginning to develop their pincer grasp, through toddlers refining their hand-eye coordination.
How does this puzzle support Montessori principles?
This puzzle aligns with Montessori principles by isolating a single concept (one-to-one correspondence), featuring realistic imagery instead of cartoons, being self-correcting through its recessed base, and sized appropriately for small hands. It supports the child's natural development of order, concentration, and coordination.
What skills does this single-piece puzzle develop?
This puzzle develops pincer grasp, hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, problem-solving skills, and concentration. The knob design specifically strengthens the three fingers used for writing preparation, while the lift-and-replace action builds understanding of object permanence.
Why choose a single-piece puzzle over multi-piece puzzles?
Single-piece puzzles are ideal first puzzles as they allow the child to experience success without frustration. They isolate the concept of fitting shapes into spaces, building confidence before progressing to more complex puzzles. This follows the Montessori principle of moving from simple to complex.
What are the dimensions and materials of this puzzle?
While specific dimensions aren't listed, this puzzle features an oversized wooden knob sized for tiny hands and a sturdy wooden base with recessed outline. The photorealistic grape image is sealed under a protective finish, making it safe for mouthing and easy to clean with a damp cloth.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
Toddler Puzzle