Girl & Boy Tray Puzzle Set of 2

The Girl & Boy Tray Puzzle Set of 2 is a delightful way for children aged 12+ months to develop their fine motor skills and creativity. Each puzzle features two layers of shapes that form a boy (BE00576) or girl (BE00575) figure. As children place the top layer back on, they can enjoy dressing up the doll, encouraging imaginative play and storytelling. The pieces can also be used outside of the tray as characters in their own creative stories. With a tray size of 15(W) x 20.5(H) x 1.5(D) cm, these puzzles are both engaging and educational for toddlers.

Age Range: 12+ months

Benefits for Educational Use:

• Enhances fine motor skills: Handling and placing puzzle pieces helps children refine their hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
• Promotes imaginative play: Children can create stories and scenarios using the puzzle pieces, encouraging creativity and language development.
• Supports cognitive development: The layered puzzle format helps develop problem-solving skills and an understanding of spatial relationships.
• Boosts social skills: Encourages cooperative play as children work together to dress the figures and create characters for storytelling.
• Durable and safe design: Made from high-quality, non-toxic materials, these puzzles are built to last and safe for young children.

Classroom Ideas:

• Storytelling and role play: Have children use the puzzle pieces to create their own stories and scenarios, taking turns playing different roles.
• Character creation: Encourage children to dress the boy and girl figures in different ways, discussing their choices and boosting vocabulary related to clothing and appearance.
• Group puzzle-building activity: Set up a puzzle station where children can work together to complete the puzzles, fostering teamwork and cooperation.
• Exploring gender and diversity: Use the boy and girl figures to introduce children to the concept of gender and diversity in an inclusive and simple way.