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Building Rainbows Puzzle 31 pieces
MTA Teachers Resource Catalogue Page: 413
Building Rainbows Puzzle 31 pieces is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Discover endless creativity and colourful exploration with the Freckled Frog Building Rainbows Puzzle - 31 pieces. This vibrant, open-ended puzzle invites children to design rainbows their way, offering countless opportunities for imaginative construction, pattern making, and early problem-solving. Unlike a traditional puzzle, Building Rainbows encourages children to choose where the pieces go, either fitting them into the puzzle board or using them independently to create dazzling chromatic designs. The 30 vividly coloured rainbow pieces are thick enough for stacking and free play, making this a truly versatile resource for creative expression and fine motor development.
Crafted from sustainably sourced New Zealand Pine and Plywood, the pieces are finished with non-toxic paints and the base sealed with a clear matt varnish, ensuring durability and safety for years of engaging play. Perfect for developing early colour recognition, hand-eye coordination, spatial reasoning, and perseverance, this beautiful puzzle provides a rich foundation for early STEM and artistic skills. The Freckled Frog Building Rainbows Puzzle offers an exciting, open-ended resource that nurtures creativity, colour exploration, and foundational early learning skills through vibrant, imaginative play.
Educational Benefits:
- Develops fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination through stacking, fitting, and balancing
- Supports problem-solving skills and perseverance through trial and error
- Enhances colour recognition and understanding of hues and shades through hands-on exploration
- Encourages creativity, imagination, and design thinking with open-ended building opportunities
Classroom Ideas:
- Set up free design challenges where children create their own rainbows, shapes, or patterns
- Integrate into early mathematics sessions exploring symmetry, sequences, and colour sorting
- Encourage artistic expression by stacking and arranging pieces off the board
- Facilitate group construction activities, promoting teamwork and communication
Safety & Information:
- Suitable for ages 3 years and over
- Made from sustainably sourced New Zealand Pine and Plywood
- Includes 30 colourful rainbow pieces and 1 puzzle board (31 pieces total)
- Puzzle base measures approximately 24 x 48 cm
- Largest puzzle piece measures approximately 14 x 2.5 x 1 cm
- Smallest puzzle piece measures approximately 4 x 2.5 x 1 cm
- Finished with non-toxic paints and sealed with clear matt varnish for long-lasting use



