{"product_id":"ses-creative-14063-montessori-creating-animal-shapes-ds250784-000857","title":"Montessori Creating Animal Shapes","description":"\u003c!-- Montessori Creating Animal Shapes | Wooden Activity Set --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e SES Creative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFuel curiosity and hands-on discovery with the Montessori Creating Animal Shapes wooden activity set. Inspired by the Montessori method, this engaging educational toy invites preschoolers to explore shape recognition, color matching, and spatial awareness while building cheerful animal figures. It is a playful, screen-free way to support early learning, fine motor skills, and problem-solving through open-ended, child-led play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInside, children will find a satisfying mix of tactile wooden pieces that feel sturdy and smooth in little hands. With 7 animal heads and 30 colorful geometric shapes, there are endless combinations to try. Kids can follow the 18 included play cards, progressing through varying difficulty levels to recreate specific animals, or mix and match pieces to invent their own unique creatures. This balance of guided activities and creative freedom keeps play fresh, challenging, and fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe clear visual cues on each card help children plan, build, and check their work, strengthening concentration and perseverance. As they rotate, align, and place each shape, they develop hand-eye coordination and precise fine motor control. Bright colors and bold forms encourage early color and shape recognition, while the simple build-and-compare process supports early logic and spatial reasoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether used at home or in a learning setting, this Montessori-inspired animal building set offers a rich, repeatable play experience that grows with your child. Set up a quick challenge by selecting a card, or let creativity take the lead and see what imaginative creatures emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMontessori-inspired educational toy for preschool learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages color and shape recognition, spatial awareness, and problem-solving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and concentration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend of guided challenges and open-ended creative play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable, high-quality wooden pieces designed for repeated use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces: 7 animal heads + 30 colorful geometric wooden shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity Cards: 18 double-sided play cards with progressive difficulty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay Style: Guided builds or free-creation mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearning Focus: Shapes, colors, spatial reasoning, fine motor control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudience: Preschoolers and early learners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Items\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 wooden animal head pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 wooden geometric shapes in assorted colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 instructional play cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ses Creative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55712776192376,"sku":"DS250784-000857","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/5362\/7541\/files\/14063-01.jpg?v=1793094231","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.co.uk\/products\/ses-creative-14063-montessori-creating-animal-shapes-ds250784-000857","provider":"Harvey Norman","version":"1.0","type":"link"}