“First time puzzles need to have bold single pictures with clear outlines. Inset pieces with peg handles are recommended for the early stages of finger and thumb grasp development that in later years will be needed for hand writing skills. Matching puzzles are particularly useful to encourage observation skills and to assist the child in replacing puzzle pieces. As puzzle ability develops, offer more complex pictures with an increased number of pieces.” Sian | ||||||||||
Brightly coloured wooden star mosaic made up of large and small triangles. Encourage mathematics and count, sort or pair the shapes by size or colour. Take apart the star to create patterns and shapes or fit in the base as a puzzle. Price:£5.99 each Size 23/2/20cm. Age 3+ M, Ph, C
This is more difficult than it looks and makes a novel present for grown ups as well as children! All nine pieces need to be assembled in the wooden frame with each butterfly correctly matching its other half. How fast can you do it? Price:£4.50 each 20 x 20cm suitable from Age 3+ PSE, CLL, M
What a novel idea. This is more than just a puzzle. Use the magnetic rods to catch a bug, if the number hiding behind is higher than your play mate you win! Super for concentration and patience! Encourages simple maths concepts and promotes disscussion of minibeasts. Requires a steady hand!! Price:£6 each 30 x 22cm. Age 18months+ PSE, CLL, Ph
There’s lots’ going on in this Puzzle. The farmer has stopped for his lunch and every one is having lots of fun. Look at all the animals you can find down at the farm! How many mice can you count? The boys are enjoying their picnic; can you see some clever mice having a picnic too? Look, who’s peeping out from the hay bales. A great conversational tool for developing language skills and knowledge and understanding of the world. Full size colour poster included! Price:£12 each 42.5/30 cm 24 pce (6mm thick) Age 24 months PSE, CLL, M, Kn x U, Ph, C Home| 1| »2 |
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