Eco Cutter™

Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle Eco Cutter Set

5.0 (3 reviews)
$19.00

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Ships by December 1. We will email you the moment it ships.

Three cutters that tell the monarch's story: caterpillar, cocoon and butterfly.

Cut each stage from playdough and put the life cycle in order. Made to order in Australia.

MaterialRecycled sawdust and plant-based PLA
Includes3 cutters
OriginAustralia

Age Recommendations

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Suited to children aged three years and up.

Why it lasts.

The life cycle, one cutter at a time.

Three life stages

Caterpillar, cocoon and butterfly.

Made to order

Small batches, made by hand in Australia.

Science through play

Sequencing a real life cycle.

Who it's for

For the parent
A playdough set that turns into a science lesson.
For the educator
A life-cycle tool for science units.
For the gift-giver
A thoughtful gift for a nature lover.

Ways to play.

  • Cut and order the life cycle
  • Pair with a butterfly book
  • Build a garden sensory tray
  • Retell the change from caterpillar to butterfly

What families found.

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Lisbet

Great!

M
Meaghan S. (Mars Hill, US)
Beautiful Cutters

This set is perfect for playdough. We've used it as a fun supplement to an insect lesson and for general playdough play. It did not disappoint, I will be ordering additional cutters for my son.

R
Rebecca A.
Fun for sensory play!

How fun! I can’t wait to play with these. The details are amazing.

Details

Materials & construction

Made to order in small batches in Wollondilly Shire, Australia, from recycled wood-mill sawdust blended with PLA, a plastic made from plant sources such as corn starch.

Because each batch is made by hand, color and finish vary slightly from piece to piece.

Skills it builds

Sequencing, Science vocabulary, Fine motor skills

Age & safety

Safety

Ages 3+. The maker states Eco Cutter tools meet the Australian and New Zealand toy safety standard AS/NZS 8124. Adult supervision recommended.

Care & storage

Wipe clean with a dry or lightly damp cloth. Do not soak or put in the dishwasher, and keep out of hot sun and hot cars, as the material can soften and warp.

Shipping & returns

Shipping

In-stock items ship from LA in 1–3 business days, plus 1–6 in transit (contiguous U.S.).

  • $10.95 standard, free on orders $150+ (after discounts, before tax)
  • Partner-warehouse items can take up to 2 weeks, check the product page
  • Pre-orders follow their own timeline; mixed orders ship together when the pre-order arrives
  • Local LA/OC delivery, Quick Ship, Hawaii/Alaska, and international at checkout

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Returns accepted for 30 days from delivery. If the toy isn't right, send it back. Free returns on damaged or defective items.