Introduce early emotional recognition and size differentiation with this beautifully designed circle peg puzzle. Each peg features a child’s face and fits into a corresponding circle slot, helping toddlers learn about emotions and gradation through play.
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Product Description
The Circle Peg Puzzle – Emotions and Size Sorting Activity is a multisensory material that supports early cognitive and social-emotional development. Featuring five knobbed circular pegs with diverse facial expressions, this activity helps toddlers explore emotional recognition and visual size discrimination through hands-on play. A valuable addition to Montessori-inspired shelves, it promotes independence, order, and fine motor refinement.
Key Features
- Includes 5 circle pegs with facial expressions and corresponding inset board
- Designed to build size grading and sequencing skills
- Promotes early emotional awareness through real facial images
- Develops pincer grip and hand-eye coordination with knobbed design
- Crafted from durable wood with child-safe paint
Benefits for Children
- Supports social-emotional learning through facial expression recognition
- Builds foundational math concepts such as size comparison and order
- Encourages independent work and repetition with control of error
- Enhances fine motor development and visual discrimination
- Fosters self-confidence through successful problem-solving
What’s Included
- 1 wooden base board with inset circles
- 5 wooden peg pieces with faces and graduated diameters
Specifications
- Board Dimensions: Approx. 30 x 10 cm
- Material: Solid wood with non-toxic finish
- Recommended Age: 18 months+
- Curriculum Area: Sensorial, Practical Life, Social-Emotional Learning
How to Use
Invite the child to remove and replace each peg using the knob. Encourage discussion about the faces—What do they feel? Which is happy? Which is surprised?—while also guiding the child to place the pegs in size order. This promotes dual engagement in emotional literacy and size sequencing, aligned with Montessori principles of observation and matching.
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