{"product_id":"montessori-life-cycle-layered-puzzle","title":"Montessori Life Cycle Layered Puzzle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese wooden life cycle puzzles invite children to explore how living things grow and change through hands-on layered pieces. Each puzzle reveals the stages of a life cycle one layer at a time, from egg to tadpole to frog, or seed to sprout to sunflower. Children can sequence the stages, name each one, and build a concrete understanding of biology that goes far beyond a picture in a book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAvailable Options\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrog: egg, tadpole, froglet, adult frog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHen: egg, chick, young hen, adult hen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButterfly: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, butterfly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunflower: seed, sprout, budding plant, full sunflower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoman: infant, child, teenager, adult woman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMan: infant, child, teenager, adult man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayered wooden puzzle with removable pieces for each life stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid wood with non-toxic paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach puzzle measures 7 x 7 x 0.8 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually by life cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAges 3 to 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eEducational Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic Montessori biology material that builds scientific vocabulary and sequencing skills through direct, tactile exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife science and biology concepts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSequencing and logical thinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific vocabulary and language development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcentration and independent work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine motor control and puzzle skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWays to Play\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove all layers and sequence them in order from first to last stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName each stage aloud while placing the pieces back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare two different life cycles side by side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse with 3 part cards to extend the language work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Oliver \u0026 Company Montessori Toys","offers":[{"title":"Frog","offer_id":52319591498029,"sku":"1005002998426162-frog","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hen","offer_id":52319591530797,"sku":"1005002998426162-hen","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Butterfly","offer_id":52319591563565,"sku":"1005002998426162-butterfly","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sunflower","offer_id":52319591596333,"sku":"1005002998426162-sunflower","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Woman","offer_id":52319591629101,"sku":"1005002998426162-woman","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Man","offer_id":52319591661869,"sku":"1005002998426162-man","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2601\/8605\/files\/H39f70c4852334a808f0813a48191c831n.webp?v=1787721201","url":"https:\/\/olivermontessori.com\/products\/montessori-life-cycle-layered-puzzle","provider":"Oliver \u0026 Company Montessori Toys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}