Shapes-Puzzle "Vegetables from the outside and inside"

🎯 Role of the child in play

What does a vegetable look like on the outside — and what’s hidden inside? This engaging puzzle helps children compare whole vegetables with their cross-sections. By matching pairs, kids develop an understanding of part and whole, inside and outside, big and small, while discovering the textures, shapes, and colors of familiar foods.

🔍 What’s in the box

— 24 wooden pieces: 12 whole vegetables + 12 sliced
— Two-layer wooden base with inset slots
— Realistic, high-quality printed illustrations
— Safe materials, perfect for small hands

🧠 What the game develops

— Core concepts: inside/outside, part and whole, size comparison
— Sorting and matching by shape, color, and orientation
— Vocabulary: names of vegetables, shapes, colors, textures
— Sensory thinking: what it looks like, where it grows, how it feels
— Observation skills and visual-spatial awareness

🎓 Activity ideas for educators

🔸 “Match each vegetable to its sliced half” — logic & visual perception
🔸 “Which vegetables grow underground? Which above?”
🔸 “Describe what’s inside the carrot, pepper, or onion” — speech & language
🔸 “Sort vegetables by color, size, or shape” — early classification
🔸 Themes: Nutrition, Plants & Nature, Food Sorting, Sensory Play, STEM & Daily Life

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who it’s for

— Children aged 2+
— Preschool educators, speech and occupational therapists
— Montessori & inclusive classrooms
— Parents looking for hands-on learning at home

💼 Wholesale advantages

— Popular topic: vegetables, food, nature — universally relevant
— Two-layer structure = high educational and visual value
— Can be sold as both a learning toy and classroom resource
— Ideal for sensory development and NEL-based programs
— Safe materials with durable, high-quality print

This is more than a puzzle — it’s a game that helps children look deeper, understand structure, and discover something new in the everyday.