{"product_id":"melissa-doug-chunky-puzzle","title":"Melissa \u0026 Doug Shapes Wooden Chunky Puzzle (8 pcs) - FSC Certified","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEight familiar shapes in a chunky wooden puzzle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Melissa \u0026amp; Doug Shapes Wooden Chunky Puzzle includes eight removable shapes on a wooden matching board: diamond, square, star, triangle, heart, rectangle, oval and circle. Each has a different color and a thick profile that can be grasped directly. The shape names are printed on the board, with matching pictures beneath the pieces. Choose it for a child ages 2 and up who is beginning to compare outlines, colors and positions. It offers a straightforward matching task without batteries, screens or small lifting pegs on top of the pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUse the names and pictures to guide the matching\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin by removing a few pieces and asking the child to find the matching picture. The printed name gives an adult a clear word to repeat while the child examines the outline and tries the shape in its space. A square and rectangle, or an oval and circle, provide useful pairs for noticing similarities and differences. Turn a piece gently until it fits rather than pushing it into the wrong opening. The child can work through all eight shapes or return to a smaller group when a shorter activity suits the moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTry simple sorting beside the board\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chunky pieces can stand upright and can also be handled away from their spaces for comparing, grouping or arranging. Name a color, look for a shape with corners or line up two pieces before returning them to the board. These are suggestions for using the physical pieces, not a promise that the puzzle teaches a skill on a fixed timetable. The board measures approximately 11.95 by 8.95 by 1 inch. Keep the pieces together for storage. Melissa \u0026amp; Doug’s FSC-certified-materials statement is limited to new inventory; check the packaging for that claim rather than assuming it applies to every older version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product-specs__heading\"\u003eProduct specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption class=\"visually-hidden\"\u003eProduct specifications\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMelissa \u0026amp; Doug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eUPC \/ GTIN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e000772037303\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRecommended age\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years and up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRemovable pieces\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 shapes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIncluded base\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWooden board with printed shape names and matching pictures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eApproximate dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.95 × 8.95 × 1 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial certification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer’s FSC claim applies to new inventory only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Melissa \u0026 Doug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50950252921071,"sku":"SB-005813","price":12.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/9828\/7855\/files\/Melissa-Doug-Shapes-Wooden-Chunky-Puzzle-8-pcs-FSC-Certified_1b31adfe-6ec6-4801-a1b8-bb72a46675f9.e93fd44df23d57cb102c98b2e9e26eeb.jpg?v=1791139343","url":"https:\/\/shipabob.com\/products\/melissa-doug-chunky-puzzle","provider":"Shipabob","version":"1.0","type":"link"}