{"product_id":"pumpkin-anatomy-tray-montessori-autumn-science-toy","title":"Pumpkin Anatomy Tray | Montessori Autumn Science Toy","description":"\u003cp\u003eMontessori pumpkin tray showing the inside: flesh, fibres and seeds, with a pumpkin lid. Fixed seeds (3+) or loose seed puzzle (6+). 3D printed in colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePumpkin Anatomy Tray – What's Inside a Pumpkin?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery child who has carved a pumpkin asks the same question: what's inside? This Montessori pumpkin tray shows it clearly. Lift the whole pumpkin lid and discover the inside of a cut-open pumpkin: the flesh, the stringy fibres and the seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll pieces are 3D printed in colour (not hand-painted), with realistic details: a ribbed pumpkin lid, a green stem and seed chambers with fine fibres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your version\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFixed Seeds – Ages 3+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seeds are permanently built into the tray. Perfect for younger children: name the parts of the pumpkin, count the seeds, trace the fibres with a finger and compare the outside and the inside. A sturdy first introduction to how a pumpkin is built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoose Seeds Puzzle – Ages 6+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seeds are printed separately and each one has its own recess in the tray. The seeds come in different sizes, so the child must look carefully, compare and find the right place for each one. A precise, focused activity for older children, ideal for homeschool science and nature study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWays to play and learn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutside and inside. Show the whole pumpkin, then lift the lid and reveal what's hidden. A simple, powerful way to understand that things have an inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParts of a pumpkin. Skin, flesh, fibres, seeds, stem: build vocabulary with something the child can see and touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCounting seeds. Count each chamber, compare left and right, estimate first and then check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize matching (Loose Seeds). Compare seeds by size and fit each one into the right place: visual discrimination and fine motor precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom seed to pumpkin. Pair the tray with our life cycle materials and follow the journey from a small seed to a big autumn pumpkin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy children love it\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal nature study. Children explore how a real fruit is built, then find the same parts when carving a pumpkin at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine motor skills and focus. Tracing, pinching and placing seeds train hand control and concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt on the Playtessori Flow™. Movement → Pressure → Focus. From exploring the lid and tray to calm, precise seed work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrows with the child. Start with the fixed version and move on to the loose seed puzzle as skills develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the Autumn Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombine the pumpkin tray with our autumn sensory trays, fruit pie set and pumpkin counting box for a complete seasonal learning corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3D printed in colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePumpkin tray with a separate pumpkin lid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFixed Seeds: seeds built into the tray, suitable from age 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoose Seeds Puzzle: separate seeds in different sizes, suitable from age 6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 20 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips across the EU, including Germany, France and Poland, from Belgium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ Loose Seeds Puzzle: not suitable for children under 3 years. Small parts. Choking hazard. Recommended from age 6 due to small pieces and difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFAQ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhich version should I choose?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFixed Seeds for children from age 3 and for first exploration. Loose Seeds Puzzle for children from age 6 who enjoy precise, challenging work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy is the loose seed version for ages 6+?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seeds are small and come in different sizes, so matching them to the right recess requires careful observation and fine motor control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat can children learn with it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe parts of a pumpkin, the difference between outside and inside, counting, size comparison and the first steps of plant biology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs this a Montessori material?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is Montessori-inspired: a realistic nature model, hands-on exploration and child-led learning, combined with elements of sensory integration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Playtessori","offers":[{"title":"Fixed","offer_id":59242268033372,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Loose","offer_id":59242268066140,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/0397\/9612\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_735051d8-4fbb-46bf-be51-d7393f8f658e.jpg?v=1790107053","url":"https:\/\/www.playtessori.com\/products\/pumpkin-anatomy-tray-montessori-autumn-science-toy","provider":"Playtessori","version":"1.0","type":"link"}