‘Baby Elephant in a Hot-Air Balloon’ wooden puzzle

About the game

A little elephant dreams of seeing the world from the height of a hot-air balloon. But before the flight, he needs to put together its colourful pattern. Help the little elephant get ready for a great adventure!

The child decorates the hot-air balloon with 12 coloured triangles, following the pattern cards, and gradually moves from simple tasks to more complex ones.

Every pattern completed is another step towards an imaginary journey.

In the set

• a 23 × 16 cm base featuring a hot-air balloon and a baby elephant in a basket
• 12 coloured triangles
• 12 instruction cards, ranging from simple to complex

How to play

1. Choose a template card.
2. The child places the triangles of the correct colours on the ball.
3. Check against the card — then move on to the next one.

Where to start

Start with card No. 1 — it’s the simplest. Then follow the numbers.

Game variations

• ‘Count and match’: how many red triangles are needed;
• ‘Create your own ball’: design your own pattern and name the colours;
• ‘How to take off?’ — act out the story of the baby elephant.

What children can practise

• colours
• copying from a model
• attention and spatial awareness
• fine motor skills

Who it’s for

Children aged 3 and over; at home, at kindergarten, or during lessons with a teacher.

Material

Wood-based board (pressed wood), bright print.