Wooden Animal Puzzle - 2 Box Set

Animal Food Matching Wooden Puzzle – NEP 2020 & Balvatika Aligned Learning Toy

Help children learn through joyful, hands-on exploration with our Animal Food Matching Wooden Puzzle—a thoughtfully designed resource that builds early thinking skills through play. This engaging puzzle teaches children what different animals like to eat, while encouraging them to make meaningful connections and associations (example: bunny + carrot).

Aligned with the NEP 2020 vision of play-based, activity-based learning in the Foundational Stage (Balvatika), this puzzle supports children in developing strong foundational skills through observation, trial-and-error, and problem-solving—without pressure.

How it supports NEP 2020 & Balvatika learning outcomes

Cognitive Development

• Builds association and matching skills (animal ↔ food)

• Encourages cause-and-effect thinking

• Strengthens memory, reasoning, and early problem-solving

Language & Communication

• Introduces animal and food vocabulary

• Encourages children to talk, describe, and answer questions like:
  “What does the cow eat?” “Who likes carrots?”

Fine Motor & Hand-Eye Coordination

• Improves grip strength and finger control through puzzle handling

• Supports coordination and spatial awareness—important for pre-writing readiness

Environmental Awareness

• Helps children learn about animals and their needs in a simple, relatable way

• Encourages curiosity and observation about the natural world

Product Details

Size: 12.5 cm × 12.5 cm × 4 cm
Materials: Wood, child-safe paint

A perfect foundational learning puzzle for classrooms and homes—designed to build thinking skills through meaningful play, just the way Balvatika learning is meant to be.