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JuniSprouts

Wooden Flame Stacking Puzzle

A Waldorf-inspired wooden flame puzzle — 5 nesting pieces in graduated fiery hues for open-ended stacking and creative play.

$2999
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Details
  • Materials: Solid wood with a soft, non-toxic water-based color wash; the natural wood grain is left visible through the finish in classic Waldorf style.
  • Total pieces: 5 wooden flame-shaped nesting pieces in graduated sizes.
  • Approximate dimensions: Roughly 16–17 cm tall × 12–13 cm wide when fully nested. A lap-sized, shelf-friendly piece.
  • Finish: Soft color wash over natural wood — each piece shows unique grain markings, dark spots, and natural variations that are part of the toy's character, not defects.
  • Assembly: None — ready to play straight from the box. No batteries needed.
  • Power: No batteries, no electronics, no screens — purely open-ended, screen-free play.
  • Safety: Adult supervision recommended. Not suitable for children under 3 due to smaller pieces. Please review all product details before purchase.
  • Care: Wipe gently with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Do not submerge in water, run through a dishwasher, or use harsh cleaners. Store in a dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve color and finish.

Age & Stages
  • Recommended age: 4 years and up, with light adult supervision as needed.
  • Ages 3–4: With close adult supervision, younger preschoolers enjoy exploring the larger outer pieces and discovering how they fit together. Smaller pieces are best held back at this stage.
  • Ages 4–5: First independent nesting and stacking. Children begin solving the puzzle on their own and arranging the pieces as separate arches.
  • Ages 5–6: Creative builds emerge — standing the pieces on edge as bridges and tunnels, combining them with other loose parts, and inventing pretend-play scenes.
  • Ages 6+: Storytelling and architecture. Older children incorporate the flame pieces into larger imaginative scenes — campfires, dragons, sunrise scenes — alongside other open-ended toys.
  • Important supervision note: Not recommended for children under 3, as the smaller pieces may present a choking hazard. Light adult supervision is recommended during early play, especially with the smallest inner ember piece.

Development Skills at Play
  • Fine motor skills: Lifting, rotating, and fitting each curved piece back into the next gives little hands focused, repeatable practice that strengthens coordination and grip.
  • Hand-eye coordination: Aligning each flame layer with the one above it builds the precise eye-and-hand connections children rely on for years to come.
  • Spatial reasoning: Discovering which piece fits inside which — and rotating them to find the right orientation — gently introduces geometry and three-dimensional thinking.
  • Color recognition: Five graduated warm-color tones (yellow, orange, red, crimson, dark ember) give children a calm, hands-on reference for naming and sorting colors.
  • Open-ended creativity: With no fixed "right answer," each play session unfolds differently — a nested flame today, a row of arches tomorrow, a tunnel scene the day after.
  • Balance & early engineering: Standing the pieces on edge as separate arches teaches the joy and patience of careful, intentional building.
  • Imaginative storytelling: The flame shape invites pretend play — a campfire, a sunrise, a dragon's breath, a small cave for tiny figures.
  • Patience and focus: Solving the nesting puzzle builds the kind of quiet, sustained attention children carry into school and beyond.

What's Included
  • 5 wooden flame-shaped nesting pieces in graduated sizes, each cut from solid wood
  • Colors from largest to smallest: bright yellow, orange, red, deep crimson, and a small dark inner ember piece
  • All 5 pieces nest together as one complete flame shape when stored
  • Stained wood finish with the natural grain visible through a soft color wash, in classic Waldorf style

FAQ
  • Q: What age is this flame puzzle best for?
  • A: It's recommended for ages 4 and up, though older preschoolers (3–4) can enjoy the larger pieces with close adult supervision. The open-ended design means it continues to be loved well into the early school years.
  • Q: How many pieces are included?
  • A: Five wooden flame-shaped pieces in graduated sizes — bright yellow, orange, red, deep crimson, and a small dark inner ember piece — that all nest together as one complete flame.
  • Q: Is this similar to the Grimm's Fire stacker?
  • A: Yes — this is a Waldorf-inspired flame puzzle in the same tradition as Grimm's classic Elements: Fire stacker. The 5-piece nesting design and soft color-washed wood finish encourage the same kind of open-ended, imaginative play.
  • Q: How big is the puzzle?
  • A: Approximately 16–17 cm tall when fully nested — a substantial, lap-sized piece that's also lovely to display on a shelf or windowsill when not in use.
  • Q: What is it made of?
  • A: Solid wood finished with a soft, non-toxic water-based color wash. The natural wood grain shows through the finish, giving each piece its own unique character.
  • Q: What can my child do with it besides nesting?
  • A: Lots! Children stand the pieces on edge as a row of arches, use them as bridges and tunnels for small figures, line them up as a backdrop for pretend play, or simply admire the flame shape as a small piece of natural-wood art on their shelf.
  • Q: Is it safe for toddlers under 3?
  • A: We don't recommend this set for children under 3, as the smaller inner pieces may present a choking hazard. If older siblings play with it nearby, the smallest pieces should be stored out of reach.
  • Q: Does this make a good gift?
  • A: Yes — it's a thoughtful, heirloom-quality gift for preschoolers and older children. The open-ended design grows with the child and is loved equally by parents and Waldorf or Montessori educators.

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