Wooden Insect Puzzle & Flashcard Set – Montessori Nature Matching Game
$39.95
Bring the fascinating world of minibeasts into your home with this Wooden Insect Puzzle & Flashcard Set. Designed for curious little minds, this 2-in-1 educational toy combines the fun of a tactile puzzle with the learning power of flashcards.
Perfect for nature study and Montessori-style learning, this set helps children identify common garden insects while developing fine motor skills. Each chunky wooden insect fits perfectly into its corresponding puzzle board, offering a satisfying “click” that toddlers love. Paired with the illustrated cards, it’s the ultimate tool for matching, sorting, and learning fun facts about nature!
70 in stock
Full Product Description
View detail »»Materials & Care
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- Made from sustainable Plywood.
- Non-toxic, child safe Food color.
- Wipe clean with a damp cloth only.
- Do not immerse in water.
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Developmental
- Communication
- Fine Motor Skills
- Imagination
- Logical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Visual Perception
Ethical Sourcing & QSAFE Guarantee
Materials:Crafted from Plantation Rubberwood, Acacia or Canadian Hemlock. Some of our toys are also made from industrial byproducts of coconuts and lychee trees. We ensure zero waste and minimal environmental impact. Finish:Dyed with non-toxic, water-based color stains. The texture of the natural wood remains palpable, connecting the child to nature and enhancing sensory development (Steiner philosophy). |
Safety (QSAFE):Every Qtoys item, including the Stacking Planets, undergoes rigorous testing to meet or exceed Australian and international safety standards (AS/NZS ISO 8124). You can be confident in safe, durable, and reliable play. |
Full Product Description
Bring the fascinating world of minibeasts into your home with this Wooden Insect Puzzle & Flashcard Set. Designed for curious little minds, this 2-in-1 educational toy combines the fun of a tactile puzzle with the learning power of flashcards.
Perfect for nature study and Montessori-style learning, this set helps children identify common garden insects while developing fine motor skills. Each chunky wooden insect fits perfectly into its corresponding puzzle board, offering a satisfying “click” that toddlers love. Paired with the illustrated cards, it’s the ultimate tool for matching, sorting, and learning fun facts about nature!
Key Features & Benefits
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10 Unique Insects: Includes a colorful collection of garden favorites: Butterfly, Ant, Bee, Ladybug, Snail, Dragonfly, Grasshopper, Mantis, Rhino Beetle, and Caterpillar.
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3D Tactile Learning: Unlike flat puzzles, these wooden insects are raised and chunky, making them easy for small hands to grasp and manipulate.
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Matching & Cognitive Skills: Children learn to match the 3D wooden object to its puzzle slot (shape recognition) and then match the object to the 2D illustration on the card (abstraction).
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Educational Flashcards: The included cards feature cute illustrations and fun facts about each bug, turning playtime into a science lesson.
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High-Quality Wood: Crafted from durable, smooth-sanded wood with non-toxic, vibrant paints that are safe for children.
How to Play (Activity Ideas)
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Puzzle Match: Start by having your child place the wooden bugs into their correct yellow boards.
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Card Matching: Lay out the white cards and ask your child to find the wooden bug that matches the picture.
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“Who Am I?” Game: Read the facts on the card (e.g., “I can carry 50 times my body weight”) and see if your child can guess which insect it is (The Ant!).
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Nature Hunt: Take the wooden pieces outside and try to find the real versions of these bugs in your garden.
What’s Included?
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10 x Square Wooden Puzzle Bases (Yellow).
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10 x Removable Wooden Insect Figures.
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10 x Illustrated Fact Cards.
| Weight | 0.35 kg |
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| Dimensions | 9 × 9 × 0.5 cm |
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Plywood |
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Food color |
