Large Ammonite Puzzle garden Some teachers choose to introduce

Some teachers choose to introduce real nails to the activity and the wooden shapes are made from a soft enough wood that real nails can penetrate the wood without the predrilled holes

as well as some 'trial and error'

A 'tip sheet' is also included to offer some guidance and inspiration to teachers or parents

larva (young caterpillar)

which coincides with what the Montessori method calls the 'second plane of development'

Large Ammonite Puzzle garden Some teachers choose to introduceThese strikingly beautiful puzzles invite a child into activity with their attractive aesthetic and keep them engaged with their challenging formations and open ended applications. The chunky, attractive pieces can also be used as building blocks or for making patterns. There are endless possibilities for a child to arrange, rearrange and create using these colourful solid pieces. A child making 'waves' (and a little yellow 'boat' to sail on the