{"product_id":"baby-toy-montessori-solar-core-wood-montessori-materials-toys-for-children-early-childhood-preschool-training-kids-gift","title":"Montessori Earth Layers Puzzle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wooden Earth layers puzzle gives children a hands-on way to explore the structure of our planet. The layered pieces lift out one at a time to reveal the inner core, outer core, mantle, and crust, each painted in the warm colors children will recognize from science books and classroom posters. It is a natural companion to the Montessori continent globe and a wonderful introduction to earth science for young learners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayered wooden puzzle showing inner core, outer core, mantle, and crust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid wood with non-toxic water-based paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard measures 9.4 x 9.4 x 0.4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eEducational Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Montessori science material that makes abstract earth science concepts visible and tangible through direct, hands-on exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarth science vocabulary and layer identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart to whole understanding and sequencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific curiosity and observation skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine motor control and puzzle skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcentration and independent work habits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWays to Play\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove each layer and name it before placing it back in order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the three period lesson to introduce each layer name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare to the continent globe to connect surface geography to internal structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw and label the layers on paper after completing the puzzle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Oliver \u0026 Company Montessori Toys","offers":[{"title":"Earth Puzzle","offer_id":52319849513261,"sku":"1005002435139214-China Mainland","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2601\/8605\/files\/H3550d348bcc14a4da707cb768f8fda80P.webp?v=1787730094","url":"https:\/\/olivermontessori.com\/products\/baby-toy-montessori-solar-core-wood-montessori-materials-toys-for-children-early-childhood-preschool-training-kids-gift","provider":"Oliver \u0026 Company Montessori Toys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}