Excellent teaching tools for table etiquette, basic food groups, and nutrition. Food pieces can be used separately from the puzzle board for dramatic kitchen play and grocery play. The name of each food is printed on labels in 5 different languages. Labels can be placed as needed to teach word/object recognition or promote foreign language development. PVC-free plastic pieces are safe for young tasters. Dinner puzzle comes complete with fork, knife, and spoon pieces to help children develop table setting and etiquette skills.