The Unity Puzzle

The Unity Puzzle, fully assembled and ready to enjoy

A soft oak-brown wool felt wrap for elegant protection

Signature Oak & Sprout wrapping paper – perfect for gifting

The Wood Explorers Guide and matching wood stickers

QR access to the Wood Explorers Hub – our digital companion for curious minds

A mini pot of Heidelberg oil with a care guide to keep your toy looking its best

🌿 Backed by the Oak & Sprout Multiple Lifetime Guarantee – lasting assurance for a lasting toy.

The Unity Puzzle

The Unity Puzzle invites young children into a world of quiet challenge and natural beauty. At first glance, it appears simple: four curved wooden segments surrounding a central disc, all nestled within a solid oak base. But its asymmetric design offers a gentle test of focus and coordination — ideal for ages 1 to 3. Each quadrant is made from a different certified exotic hardwood: warm Tigerwood, vibrant Padauk, deep Purpleheart, and striped Zebrano. At the centre, an engraved oak circle anchors the puzzle in place — a nod to balance, calm, and belonging.

This is a puzzle designed to be felt. Children practise turning and rotating each piece, discovering subtle differences in shape and grain as they refine their motor skills and sense of spatial awareness. It’s a soothing, screen-free invitation to think, notice, and persist.

Developmental Benefits:

• Builds fine motor control through twisting and fitting curved pieces

• Supports problem-solving with its asymmetric layout and subtle shape variations

• Encourages visual focus and spatial awareness

• Invites calm, independent play while offering rich texture and colour through natural wood

• Designed to promote persistence and confidence as children try, test, and succeed

Crafted from FSC-certified oak (sourced in France and Norfolk) and CITES-certified exotic hardwoods, every Unity Puzzle is made with integrity — from sustainable sourcing to hand-finishing. No paint, no plastic, no batteries. Just beautiful materials, thoughtful design, and a puzzle that will be passed down, not thrown out.

If you'd like to find out more about what inspires us, how our toys are made or even our philosophy, the About Oak & Sprout page is where you should head next, or why not check out our ever growing Wood Explorer Hub!

Reimagined for Today.

Oak & Sprout toys are inspired by the Waldorf Steiner philosophy — where children learn through open-ended, imaginative play at their own pace. Our toys are intentionally simple, inviting children to fill in the blanks with their imagination. There are no flashing lights or one-way answers. Just natural materials, warm textures, and possibilities.

While we honour this slower, more grounded approach to childhood, we also believe in the value of curiosity in the modern world. That’s why every Oak & Sprout toy QR connects to our Wood Explorers Hub — a growing collection of printable nature activities, curated videos about wood species and the natural world, and family-friendly resources that help children explore the world beyond the screen and occasionally, off the beaten track.