Map Of Africa 36pc

• 36 Piece wooden puzzle • A4 full-colour copy poster

• Hand-eye coordination – manipulating the puzzle pieces helps the eyes, hands and fingers work together in coordinated movements. • Visual discrimination – puzzle pieces are sorted, matched and grouped according to colour, line and shape. In this way the child’s ability to notice similarities and differences is enhanced. • Position and direction – puzzle pieces have to be turned until they are placed in the correct position. If incorrectly placed, the pieces will not fit together. • Focussing and concentrating – the child needs to be able to concentrate if he or she is to complete the puzzle. • Part/whole relationships – the child will learn that a whole picture is made up of several smaller parts – an important life and learning skill. • Problem-solving – the jigsaw puzzle is a ‘problem’ that requires solving and there is only one way to solve it, the correct way. We know your child will enjoy solving this problem. • Language skills – learning basic words from puzzles and extending theme discussions based on the puzzle will develop new vocabulary.