Growth Process of a Frog Puzzle

Description

The Child is never too young to learn. During her lifetime of work, Maria Montessori discovered that young children move through a series of phases when they are particularly attracted to specific developmental needs and interests. She called these times, sensitive periods. Introducing the Growth Process of a Frog Puzzle during this stage of their development, satisfies many of these different needs.

These beautiful, layered, wooden puzzles demonstrate the growth cycle concept, in real images. The series shows the passage of time with the development of the images. Each phase of growth is larger and requires more pieces to complete the picture. The Child lifts each piece out of the wooden frame, positioning their right hand index finger, under the indentations.

“He learns everything without knowing he is learning it, and in doing so he passes little by little from the unconscious to the conscious, treading always in the paths of joy and love.” – The Absorbent Mind – Maria Montessori, pg. 24

Features of the Growth Process of a Frog Puzzle:

the direct objective of this material:
- to introduce the Child to the concept of the cycle of life
- the Child gains a concrete understanding of the process of growth
indirectly the Child intuitively understands:
- the foundation of mathematics (grading, sizing and shapes)
- their fine motor skills improve as they manipulate the jigsaw pieces
- problem solving
the oval shape of the wooden puzzles require focus and concentration to piece together
aligned to the Montessori curriculum

Contents of the Growth Process of a Frog Puzzle:

a wooden puzzle with five layers
you cannot remove the bottom layer of the puzzle; this piece illustrates the eggs laid by the frog
an image on each of the following layers of wooden pieces illustrates the next four stages:
- tadpole
- tadpole with legs
- froglet
- adult frog
an indented finger-hold lifts each layer of puzzle piece. This indentation must be on the right side for the puzzle to be completed correctly
beautifully illustrated ‘real’ images explain the cycle of life, process

Size: 18 x 18 x 2 cm / (7″ x 7″ x ¾”)

Wooden Montessori Materials - Features and Care Instructions

One of the attractions to the Montessori Method is the extensive use of wood.

We use several types of wood, sourced from renewable sources, in the production of our Montessori Materials.

Solid beechwood for cylinder blocks, pink towers, dressing frames and brown stairs.
Birchply for trays, holders and animal and botany puzzles.
MDF for puzzle maps
Pineply for boxes and containers

We ensure that the coatings and inks used are not only eco-friendly, but also non-toxic.

Our wooden products are manufactured by responsible partner factories both locally and abroad and ensure that fair labour practices are adopted.

Care instructions for Childrens House Wooden Materials:

If wooden products are exposed to liquids, wipe dry as quickly as possible.
Most of the surfaces can be wiped with a damp cloth if exposed to dirt or grime.
Avoid leaving any of our wooden product in direct sunlight, as it may warp certain woods and/ or the coating may fade over time.

Additional information

Weight	0.32 kg
Dimensions	18 × 18 × 2 cm

1 review for Growth Process of a Frog Puzzle

Rated 5 out of 5

Nicolene Hendricks (verified owner) – November 3, 2021

Nice images – couldnt believe that the product is really the same way that it is on the website. Very real.