Kinmilo 12-Piece Wooden Bird Eggs – Montessori Nature & Sensory Sorting Set

Twelve Wooden Bird Eggs for Nature-Inspired Discovery

From tiny speckled eggs to larger pastel shells, this 12-piece wooden bird egg collection invites children to observe, compare, sort, count and tell stories about the natural world. The twelve differently painted, smooth wooden eggs arrive arranged as a coordinated boxed learning set. Use a tray or pretend nest to create a calm, open-ended nature table.

What's Included and Exact Sizes

12 solid wooden bird-inspired eggs in assorted shapes and colours. The source dimension chart identifies these egg sizes (height × widest diameter):

• 2 larger eggs: 6.6 × 4.9 cm.
• 2 pastel eggs: 6.4 × 4.4 cm.
• 4 medium eggs: 4.8 × 3.5 cm.
• 2 small speckled eggs: 3.8 × 3.3 cm.
• 1 charcoal egg: 3.7 × 2.6 cm.
• 1 turquoise egg: 3.6 × 2.5 cm.

The illustrated gift/storage box measures 24 × 24 × 6 cm; this is packaging size, not the size of an individual egg. Egg colours and markings are inspired by birds rather than intended as exact scientific replicas of a particular species.

Six Activities for Parents, Teachers and Caregivers

1. Big to Small: line up the eggs by height and compare “bigger,” “smaller” and “same.”
2. Spot the Speckles: group solid-colour and patterned eggs; encourage pointing and description.
3. Counting Nest: invite the child to put three eggs in one pretend nest and two in another.
4. Memory Tray: observe four eggs, cover them, remove one and ask which one moved.
5. Nature Story: describe a bird building a nest and caring for its eggs, using animal picture cards.
6. Quiet Sensory Sort: handle one egg at a time and sort by size or surface appearance with an adult alongside.

Supporting Different Learning Needs

For Autistic Children (ASD)

Begin with a stable visual layout and a two-step routine: choose an egg, place it in the nest. Avoid overwhelming the child with all twelve at once. Let them communicate through pointing, gestures, spoken words or AAC, and follow their preferred sensory pace.

For Children with ADHD

Offer small sorting missions and quick turns. Switch between standing nature hunts and brief table-top matching to create structured opportunities for attention and flexible play.

For Developmental Delay, Intellectual Disability or Fine-Motor Needs

Begin with the largest eggs, demonstrate picking up and releasing each object and encourage choice-making. Advance to smaller eggs, comparisons and two-part instructions as the child is ready. The goal is enjoyable participation, practical skill practice and shared discovery.

Materials, Safety and Care

Turned and finished wooden eggs with painted naturalistic colours and speckle effects. Recommended for ages 3+ with attentive adult supervision. Smaller pieces present a choking hazard to children who mouth objects; store all pieces securely after play. Wipe dry or with a lightly damp cloth; do not soak. Teach children to observe wild bird nests without taking real eggs from nature.

Testing documentation: Kinmilo maintains CPC and CE testing documentation for this set.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there twelve different-sized wooden eggs?

There are twelve eggs across several size groups, with different colours and markings. The exact size breakdown appears above.

Can they be used in Montessori activities?

Yes. Size grading, tactile comparison and self-directed sorting are Montessori-inspired, while imaginative nests and bird stories complement Waldorf-inspired nature play.

Can a child with limited speech participate?

Absolutely. Offer two visual choices and welcome pointing, eye gaze, gestures or AAC to make selections.

Does the box size describe the eggs?

No. The 24 × 24 × 6 cm measurement is for the pictured box. Individual egg dimensions are listed separately above.