However, some parents wonder whether this type of toys will be found attractive by their kids. A rich offer makes it possible to find various sets that will stimulate the development of children of different ages. How to choose an educational puzzle that will appeal to a child?
Toys for the youngest
Appropriately matched set of puzzles can be a perfect gift for children at the age of 18 months. Toddlers are developing their manual skills then. That is why wooden puzzles with handles will be a perfect exercise for them. A friendly, colorful set, which will be offered to a child at the right time, will certainly be a source of absorbing entertainment. It is important that, while performing the tasks, the toddler should not be distracted by noise or intense visual stimuli. An appropriate set for kids aged 18 - 36 months will be a picture showing animals living in a given environment. Another interesting idea may be sequential puzzles whose elements show consecutive stages of development of different creatures.
Among extremely interesting sets which will surely attract the attention of the youngest there are also sensory puzzles. Individual elements are made of pieces of material of different texture. It can be a nice plush as a fur of the animal in the picture or a rough material as a surface of a leaf. They help children make associations between images and experiential impressions. They also influence the development of the sense of touch. See Educational toys for 4 year olds - BananaPanda.
Noteworthy proposals for older children
Extremely attractive proposals for preschoolers can be sets in interesting shapes and unusual dimensions. Among educational puzzles there are, for example, puzzles showing elements of human body. The figure created from them may be of a size close to the child's height. Additional aspects, such as shiny or glow-in-the-dark surface, will certainly make them more attractive. Jigsaw puzzles depicting a map of the world will also be a great entertainment for toddlers. Symbols related to the culture of different regions may appear on it. An interesting solution will be funny pictures showing animals living in specific areas. Toddlers dreaming of space travel will certainly like sets with the Solar System or star constellations. Puzzles adjusted to the age and interests of the child will be an attractive gift.