Learning can be fun! And puzzles are a great way to teach preschoolers numbers and letters and develop motor skills. It's also an early introduction to problem solving and critical thinking. Here are some game suggestions for the youngsters in your life.
Chunky Puzzles
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These puzzles for early learners have big, chunky pieces that are easy for little fingers to manipulate. The chunky pieces are thick enough to stand on their own, doubling as a figure for imaginative play.
Crepe Rubber Puzzles
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These puzzles are made of "Crepe Rubber", a durable rubber that won't warp, crease or tear. The texture feels great and the pieces fit snugly. All puzzle pieces are quiet, washable, and made to last from child to child.
Floor Puzzles
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Jigsaw puzzles can help young children develop hand-eye coordination and problem solving skills. These colorfully illustrated floor puzzles have very large pieces, making it easy for young puzzlers to manipulate them.
Peg Puzzles
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A selection of attractive, colorful, wooden jigsaw puzzles with sturdy wooden knobs for easy manipulation by very young puzzlers.
Sound Puzzles
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Realistic sounds are played when the puzzle pieces are properly placed on the board in this series of jigsaw puzzles for preschoolers, in which youngsters can learn about the relationship between cause and effect, develop early vocabulary, and motor skills.
Puzzle Up House Building Game Puzzle
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Also from Puzzle Up, a three-dimensional puzzle in the shape of a house. For children aged 2 and up.
