Bring maths to life on the playroom table. This bright wooden puzzle lets little learners “slice” oranges, apples and limes into halves, quarters and fifths, pairing real-world fruit with the abstract concept of fractions. As they grip the chunky wooden knife and slot each segment back into the base, tamariki strengthen fine motor control, hand-eye coordination and early problem-solving.

Inspired by Montessori principles of hands-on discovery, the Citrus Fractions Puzzle also sparks language around colours, food and sharing – invite your child to “serve” equal portions at a pretend café or count how many pieces make a whole. Crafted from sustainably sourced wood with child-safe finishes, it is the kind of developmental toy that looks at home on both kitchen bench and classroom shelf.

Key features

• Introduces halves, quarters and fifths through tactile play
• Supports fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
• Encourages counting, colour recognition and early STEM language
• Doubles as pretend food for imaginative role play
• Smooth wooden pieces sized for little hands

Tender 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.

Dimensions: 22.5 cm x 22.5 cm x 2.1 cm (approx.)

Safety: For children 18 m+. Small parts may be a choking hazard. Use with adult supervision.

Shipping: This product is shipped direct to you from our NZ-based supplier. Expected shipping time is 3-5 business days.