{"product_id":"meroco-montessori-animal-match-forest-animal-figurines-with-matching-cards-for-toddlers-and-preschoolers","title":"MEROCO Montessori Animal Match – Forest Animal Figurines with Matching Cards for Toddlers and Preschoolers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe MEROCO Montessori Animal Match set pairs 12 realistic forest animal figurines with 12 matching picture cards to help children build vocabulary, practice pronunciation, and connect images with words. Each card measures 2.7 by 4.3 inches and is printed on cardstock with a plastic seal for durability. The animal figures range from 2 to 3 inches long, making them easy for small hands to hold. This set is designed for toddlers, preschoolers, and children with special needs, and is commonly used in Montessori and preschool classrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included in This Set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou get 12 plastic forest animal figurines — each about 2 to 3 inches long — and 12 matching cards. The cards are printed on sturdy cardstock, protected by a plastic seal to resist wear. Each card shows a clear, realistic photograph of a single animal against a plain background, so children can focus on the image. The set includes animals such as deer, bear, fox, rabbit, squirrel, and other woodland creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow Do the Matching Cards Help with Language Development?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatching games encourage children to recognize the animal, say its name, and associate the spoken word with the printed word on the card. This process reinforces word recognition and pronunciation. The realistic images make it easier for children to connect the toy animal to its real-life counterpart, building vocabulary in a natural, hands-on way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Is This Set Best Suited For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product is ideal for toddlers starting to learn animal names, preschoolers building early literacy skills, and children with special needs who benefit from tactile learning. Occupational therapists and Montessori educators often use matching sets like this to support language goals and fine motor coordination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMontessori Animal Match\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMEROCO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Cards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.7 x 4.3 inches (7 x 11 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Figurines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFigurine Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 inches long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCardstock with plastic seal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFigurine Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToddlers, preschoolers, special needs, occupational therapy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the cards waterproof?\u003c\/strong\u003e The cards have a plastic seal that provides some protection from spills, but they are not fully waterproof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this set be used in a group setting?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the set is commonly used in preschool classrooms and Montessori environments for small group activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat age is this recommended for?\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer suggests it for toddlers and preschoolers, typically ages 2 to 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the animals stand up?\u003c\/strong\u003e The figurines are solid plastic and some may stand on a flat surface, but this depends on the shape of each animal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MEROCO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58079865504047,"sku":null,"price":27.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/4478\/7503\/files\/meroco-montessori-animal-match-forest-animal-figurines-with-matching-cards-for-toddlers-and-preschoolers-1.jpg?v=1781633404","url":"https:\/\/toysforkid.co.uk\/products\/meroco-montessori-animal-match-forest-animal-figurines-with-matching-cards-for-toddlers-and-preschoolers","provider":"Toys For Kid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}