{"product_id":"snail-whirls-wooden-gear-puzzle-tender-leaf-toys-wooden-toy-nz","title":"Snail Whirls Wooden Gear Puzzle - Tender Leaf Toys | Wooden Toy NZ","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eSend the snail spinning and watch a garden of gears come alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eSnail Whirls is an engaging wooden puzzle that invites toddlers to lift, place and turn six flower-shaped cogs on a friendly snail base. As each gear interlocks, children see – and feel – the magic of cause and effect, building an intuitive foundation for early STEM thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eThe chunky pieces are easy for little hands to grasp, strengthening fine motor control, hand-eye coordination and bilateral movement. Bright, non-directional graphics allow open-ended exploration, aligning beautifully with Montessori principles of self-directed, purposeful play. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eCrafted from sustainably sourced wood and finished with child-safe paints, this developmental toy is sturdy enough for years of intentional learning at home or in early-years settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"948\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eTeaches mechanical cause and effect through interlocking gears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eBuilds fine motor skills, grip strength and coordination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eEncourages colour recognition, pattern matching and early counting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eOpen-ended design supports Montessori and Reggio Emilia play philosophies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eMade from durable, eco-friendly timber – an heirloom Wooden Toy NZ families will treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTender Leaf Toys are hand‑crafted in Indonesia from SVLK‑certified reclaimed rubberwood, Each toy is finished with non‑toxic, water‑based paints, then certified to EN 71, ASTM and AS\/NZS standards. For every tree they up‑cycle, the brand plants another, letting you delight your little one today and nurture a greener tomorrow. so when you order a Tender Leaf Toy from Curious Moonbeam, at least 2 trees get planted! With your help, we choose to nurture the earth for the children of tomorrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 cm L x 21.8 cm W x 3.1 cm H (approx.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e For children 18 m+. Small parts may be a choking hazard. Use with adult supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eShipping: Shipped directly by our NZ-based supplier. Delivery timing depends on stock availability, supplier dispatch and your address. Rural, remote and oversized deliveries may take longer. Please contact us before ordering if you need it by a particular date. See our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003edelivery details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curious Moonbeam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48512723189981,"sku":"TL8347","price":49.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/6383\/9709\/files\/TL8347-snail-whirls-1_540x_720x_0c437f51-ee5c-41ed-a733-cfaf5d6c88fe.webp?v=1788733002","url":"https:\/\/www.kidzmart.co.nz\/products\/snail-whirls-wooden-gear-puzzle-tender-leaf-toys-wooden-toy-nz","provider":"KidzMart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}