{"product_id":"montessori-felt-fall-tree-kit","title":"Montessori Felt Fall Tree Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwelve bare trees, a pile of colorful leaves and a handful of acorns. This \u003cstrong\u003eMontessori felt fall tree kit\u003c\/strong\u003e gives children aged 3 and up everything they need to \"dress\" their own autumn trees, placing red, orange, yellow and green leaves on the branches and tucking acorns at the bottom. There are no batteries, sounds or screens, just soft felt pieces, little hands and a lot of quiet concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWHY KIDS LOVE THIS FELT FALL TREE\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 pieces to play with:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 felt trees in three shades of brown, 12 acorns and 72 leaves in six different shapes, so there is plenty to share between siblings or friends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine motor practice:\u003c\/strong\u003e picking up a small leaf and placing it exactly where they want it builds the pincer grip and hand control children later use for buttons, zips and pencils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors, shapes and sorting:\u003c\/strong\u003e maple, oak and round leaves in autumn colors give you easy ways to talk about colors, compare shapes and sort by type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-ended and creative:\u003c\/strong\u003e there is no right way to finish a tree. Every child's tree looks a little different, and they can start again as often as they like.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA seasonal nature activity:\u003c\/strong\u003e it ties in nicely with collecting real leaves on an autumn walk, then coming home to build a tree of their own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft and quiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e lightweight felt pieces make it a calm table activity for rainy afternoons, classrooms and play dates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHOW TO PLAY WITH IT AT HOME\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a Montessori play space, less is more. Put one tree on the table with a small tray of leaves and acorns, place two or three leaves yourself slowly, then let your child take over. Don't worry if the branches end up overloaded. Once your child has the idea, try these:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSort the leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e make little piles by color or by shape before you start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCount and place:\u003c\/strong\u003e roll a die or pick a number, then add that many leaves to the tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFalling leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e take the leaves off one by one and talk about why trees lose their leaves in the fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily forest:\u003c\/strong\u003e give everyone their own tree and see how different they all look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFELT FALL TREE KIT FAQS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat age is this felt tree kit for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is for children aged 3 and up. The leaves and acorns are small felt pieces, so it is not suitable for babies or for children who still put things in their mouth. Supervise play and keep small pieces away from younger siblings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou get 96 felt pieces: 12 trees (4 dark brown, 4 medium brown and 4 light brown), 12 acorns and 72 leaves (12 each of six leaf shapes and colors).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big are the trees?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach felt tree is about 6.6\" x 9\" (16.8cm x 23cm), so it works well on a table, a felt board or a classroom display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpot clean with a slightly damp cloth and let the felt air dry. Do not machine wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Montessori Felt Fall Tree Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 felt trees, 12 acorns and 72 felt leaves (96 pieces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 6.6\" x 9\" (16.8cm x 23cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf and acorn size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 1\" to 2\" (2.5cm to 5.1cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Felt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Adult supervision required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking for more? Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-montessori-toys-for-3-year-olds\"\u003eMontessori toys for 3 year olds\u003c\/a\u003e, or find more hands-on felt play in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/busy-boards\"\u003ebusy boards and busy toys\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montessori Toys ","offers":[{"title":"96-Piece Set","offer_id":67995438350611,"sku":"14:200002984#1 set","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/6238\/5427\/files\/montessori-felt-fall-tree-kit.webp?v=1794398717","url":"https:\/\/www.montessoritrove.com\/products\/montessori-felt-fall-tree-kit","provider":"Montessori Toys ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}