{"product_id":"whos-hiding-garden-bugs","title":"Who's Hiding? - Garden Bugs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis set of beautifully illustrated, double-sided FSC-certified wooden puzzles offers an engaging and playful way to introduce young children to garden biodiversity and natural habitats within an Australian ELC setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach set includes four two-piece puzzles featuring a chunky, raised insect piece that fits snugly into a matching base, ensuring a satisfying and accessible experience for developing fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe innovative double-sided design allows children to complete a habitat scene on one side or flip the piece to reveal the hidden creature inside, fostering curiosity and scientific enquiry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEducators can use these puzzles to spark conversations about the environment as children place a butterfly on a flower, a bee in a honeycomb, a ladybird on a leaf, and a spider in its web.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chunky pieces are designed to stand upright, encouraging open-ended storytelling and imaginative play beyond the puzzle board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource aligns seamlessly with the EYLF by promoting a sense of wonder about the natural world while supporting cognitive development through matching, sorting, and problem-solving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearning Outcome Connections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutcome 2.4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChildren demonstrate an increasing knowledge of and respect for natural environments by exploring the symbiotic relationship between garden insects and their specific habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutcome 3.2:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe manipulation of chunky, raised puzzle pieces allows children to take increasing responsibility for their physical wellbeing by refining fine motor strength and hand-eye coordination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutcome 4.1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe double-sided \"hide-and-seek\" design encourages children to develop dispositions for learning such as curiosity and persistence, as they investigate and uncover hidden creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutcome 4.2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChildren demonstrate the ability to transfer and adapt what they have learned by using the standing puzzle pieces as characters in open-ended storytelling and imaginative play across different contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutcome 5.1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThese puzzles act as a catalyst for communication, prompting children to use descriptive language to identify insects and share their discoveries with peers and educators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bellbird","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52075729912101,"sku":"BB113434","price":97.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/3768\/3749\/files\/113434_2.jpg?v=1773457164","url":"https:\/\/haywoodedu.com.au\/products\/whos-hiding-garden-bugs","provider":"Haywood Educational Resources","version":"1.0","type":"link"}