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Weather Symbol Puzzle - 6 Pieces

Item Code: QGP255

MTA Teachers Resource Catalogue Page: 558

$52.84 (inc. GST)
$45.95 (ex. GST)
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Weather Symbol Puzzle - 6 Pieces is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.


Crafted from durable rubberwood, the captivating Weather Symbol Puzzle invites young explorers to discover the magic of meteorology through play. With six distinct pieces-sun, moon, star, cloud, lightning and rainbow-this is more than a game; it's an educational tool that sparks curiosity about the elements. As children engage with each symbol, they embark on a journey of language development, articulating descriptive words to match the weather they see and hear about. From the brilliance of the sun to the enchantment of a rainbow, they build vocabulary and communication skills while placing each piece. Solving the puzzle is also a lesson in patience and perseverance: with every careful placement, children hone concentration, fine motor control and hand-eye coordination for future tasks requiring precision and focus. Puzzle-solving ignites problem-solving prowess too, as children employ strategic thinking and memory-testing ideas, recalling shapes and orientations, and adjusting their approach. When the final piece clicks into place, it's a celebration of resilience and ingenuity. Through logical reasoning, children navigate the arrangement of shapes and spaces, strengthening spatial relationships and critical thinking. Recommended age 18 months+. Made of rubberwood.

Educational benefits:

  • Develops language and communication by encouraging descriptive talk about weather symbols (sun, moon, star, cloud, lightning, rainbow).
  • Builds concentration, patience and fine motor skills through careful grasping, turning and precise placement.
  • Strengthens problem-solving, logical reasoning and memory as children test strategies and recall piece positions.
  • Supports early science understanding and curiosity about everyday weather and night sky phenomena.

Classroom & play activity ideas:

  • Create a daily "weather station"  where children name today's weather, then place the matching symbol and describe what they notice.
  • Pair with storybooks or songs about rain, wind and sunshine; invite children to retell using the puzzle pieces as props.
  • Introduce simple sorting: day symbols vs night symbols; discuss when we see each and why.
  • Add a drawing prompt: after completing the puzzle, children sketch their favourite symbol and label colours or features.

Product Details

  • 18 months+; always use under adult supervision.
  • Rubberwood puzzle with six pieces (sun, moon, star, cloud, lightning, rainbow).
  • Safety information: smooth, durable construction for everyday use; inspect regularly and discontinue use if any piece becomes damaged or loose.