{"product_id":"montessori-3-circle-puzzle","title":"Montessori 3 Circle Puzzle","description":"\u003cp\u003eMontessori 3 Circle Puzzle is a beautifully crafted, simple puzzle designed to enhance hand-eye coordination and motor skills development in young children. The Montessori 3 Circle Puzzle is an ideal learning resource for young ones to learn through play and exploration, combining high-quality materials with educational value to create a delightful and safe play experience. The chunky puzzle piece features a wooden knob, making it easy for tiny hands to grasp and handle. As children reach, pick up and place the circle into its matching space, they refine precision and control while developing early problem-solving skills. This natural and eco-friendly puzzle supports exploration, inquiry, discovery and sense-making as children learn about shapes and how objects fit together. The natural beauty of the timber with premium craftsmanship and is made without harmful chemicals. This toy has passed the international standards of toy safety (ISO8124 part 1). Aged 12+ months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports hand-eye coordination as children line up the circle and place it accurately into the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages fine motor development through grasping the wooden knob, lifting and rotating the puzzle piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes early problem-solving and visual perception as children work out how the shape matches the space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthens core developmental areas including sight, touch and controlled movement in both gross and fine motor skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom \u0026amp; play activity ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresent the puzzle on a low shelf as part of a Baby Deluxe invitation, allowing toddlers to choose it during floor play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSit alongside a child and name actions such as \"lift\" , \"turn\"  and \"fit\"  to build language while they complete the puzzle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the circle piece in simple games, such as sliding it across a mat or hiding it under a cloth for a quick \"find it\"  activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine the puzzle with other single-shape puzzles to create a small \"first puzzles\"  station that supports choice and repetition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e12+ months\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials and safety information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from natural, eco-friendly timber with premium craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-toxic, chemical-free finish highlighting the natural beauty of the wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to be welcoming, playful, safe and interactive for babies and toddlers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis toy has passed the international standards of toy safety (ISO8124 part 1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42939016609905,"sku":"QGP207","price":28.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/qgp207_montessori-3-circle-puzzle_v1_2.jpg?v=1768371405","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/montessori-3-circle-puzzle","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}