{"product_id":"montessori-shape-color-matching-eggs","title":"Montessori Shape \u0026 Color Matching Eggs","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cleft\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrack It Open. Find the Match.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/left\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\nWatch a toddler twist an egg open, hunt for the matching half, and beam when it snaps together perfectly. That little moment of self-discovery? That's Montessori learning in action, no instructions needed.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThese eggs grow with your little one from 18 months to 3+ years: first just opening and closing, then matching colors, then sorting shapes, then naming all 12. One toy. Years of learning. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n🧒 \u003ci\u003eAges 18 Months+\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🥚 \u003ci\u003e12 Matching Eggs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n📐 \u003ci\u003e12 Different Shapes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎨 \u003ci\u003e12 Bold, Distinct Colors\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🗂️ \u003ci\u003eReusable Egg Carton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🔁\u003ci\u003eSelf-Correcting, only the right shape fits\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n📵\u003ci\u003eNo Batteries, No Screens, No Noise\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!----------------------------- Main Board Info -----------------------------\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"collapsible_block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spaced\"\u003e\u003ca onclick=\"collapse('cblock1');\" class=\"cheader\"\u003eProduct Specifications \u003cspan id=\"cblock1_icon\" class=\"header_icon icon-minus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cbody\" id=\"cblock1_body\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product_text_image\" style=\"border: 20px solid #ffffff;background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"title\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sub_text\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e: ABS Plastic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e: 27 x 10 x 6.5 cm \/ 10.6 x 3.9 x 2.6 in\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e: 10.9 oz \/ 310 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the box?\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n12x matching eggs\u003cbr\u003e\n1x reusable yellow egg carton\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠️ Not suitable for children under 3. \u003c\/b\u003e Remove the packaging before giving the toy to the child. Use under adult supervision. Keep the product away from heat sources.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis product should not be discarded as unsorted waste but must be sent to separate collection facilities for recovery and recycling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2440\/9807\/files\/montessori-shape-and-color-matching-eggs.jpg?v=1772782520\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"clear\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!----------------------------- End Main Board Info -----------------------------\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"collapsible_block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spaced\"\u003e\u003ca onclick=\"collapse('cblock2');\" class=\"cheader\"\u003eCustomer Questions \u003cspan id=\"cblock2_icon\" class=\"header_icon icon-minus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cbody\" id=\"cblock2_body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mini_collapsible_block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spaced\"\u003e\u003ca onclick=\"collapse('mini_cblock1');\" class=\"cheader\"\u003eWhat age is this right for? \u003cspan id=\"mini_cblock1_icon\" class=\"header_icon icon-plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cbody collapsed_body\" id=\"mini_cblock1_body\"\u003e\nThe sweet spot is 18 months to 3 years. Some parents find younger babies enjoy simply opening and closing the eggs, but the real learning kicks in around 18 months with color matching, then shape matching by age 2, and sorting and naming by 3+. If your grandchild is anywhere in that range, this is the right call.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mini_collapsible_block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spaced\"\u003e\u003ca onclick=\"collapse('mini_cblock3');\" class=\"cheader\"\u003eHow does the matching work? \u003cspan id=\"mini_cblock3_icon\" class=\"header_icon icon-plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cbody collapsed_body\" id=\"mini_cblock3_body\"\u003e\nEach egg has a raised shape on one half and a matching cutout on the other. The two halves only fit together when the shapes align correctly, no loose pieces floating around.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mini_collapsible_block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spaced\"\u003e\u003ca onclick=\"collapse('mini_cblock5');\" class=\"cheader\"\u003eIs this durable enough for a toddler who throws everything? \u003cspan id=\"mini_cblock5_icon\" class=\"header_icon icon-plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cbody collapsed_body\" id=\"mini_cblock5_body\"\u003e\nMade from thick ABS plastic with smooth, rounded edges — this is not the flimsy plastic that cracks the first week. Built to handle drops, banging, and general toddler chaos. The carton is sturdy too.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mini_collapsible_block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spaced\"\u003e\u003ca onclick=\"collapse('mini_cblock7');\" class=\"cheader\"\u003eAre there choking hazard concerns? \u003cspan id=\"mini_cblock7_icon\" class=\"header_icon icon-plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cbody collapsed_body\" id=\"mini_cblock7_body\"\u003e\nRecommended for 18 months and up. The egg halves are large enough that they're not a choking risk in the recommended age range, but adult supervision is always recommended for children under 3.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mini_collapsible_block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spaced\"\u003e\u003ca onclick=\"collapse('mini_cblock9');\" class=\"cheader\"\u003eMy grandchild already has a shape sorter. Is this different? \u003cspan id=\"mini_cblock9_icon\" class=\"header_icon icon-plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cbody collapsed_body\" id=\"mini_cblock9_body\"\u003e\nMost shape sorters are one-trick toys, drop the shape through the hole, done. These eggs teach color and shape matching at the same time, work across 4 developmental levels, and the egg-carton format opens up pretend play that a traditional shape box never could.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TwoElephants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57649025646965,"sku":"DES12-15632503243126.1","price":39.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0119\/3105\/8234\/files\/5224_0_1772790403.jpg?v=1791846667","url":"https:\/\/thetwoelephants.com\/products\/montessori-shape-color-matching-eggs","provider":"TwoElephants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}