Wooden sorting puzzle ‘Stages of a Butterfly’s Development’

About the game

Where do butterflies come from? First, tiny eggs lie on a leaf, then a caterpillar appears, which later turns into a chrysalis. What happens next? Uncover the layers and discover the story of this amazing transformation!

‘Stages of a Butterfly’s Development’ is a four-layer wooden jigsaw puzzle that illustrates the life cycle of a butterfly step by step. The child removes and reassembles the layers featuring images of eggs, a caterpillar, a chrysalis and an adult butterfly. Miniature clues help them follow the correct sequence.

Four stages of a single life — a fascinating introduction to a natural transformation that can be seen layer by layer.

In the set

• a 23 × 16 cm frame with 4 puzzle layers
• 31 pieces: layers consisting of 4, 6, 9 and 12 parts
• stages: eggs on a leaf, caterpillar, chrysalis, butterfly
• on the side: miniature illustrations showing all the stages

How to play

1. Start with the bottom layer — the egg on the leaf.
2. The child assembles it layer by layer: caterpillar, chrysalis, butterfly.
3. Explain how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly.

Where to start

Start with a set of 4 pieces.

Game variations

• ‘What came first?’ — arrange the stages in order;
• assemble one ball as quickly as possible;
• ‘Who will appear next?’

What children can practise

• knowledge of nature
• logic and sequence
• 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.