Melissa & Doug Unicorn Chunky Puzzle

Enter a world of rainbows and wonder with this Chunky Wooden Unicorn Puzzle, specially designed for toddlers and preschoolers aged 2 and up. With 6 extra-thick wooden pieces, including five uniquely coloured and patterned unicorns plus a vibrant rainbow, this puzzle is the perfect introduction to hands-on problem-solving, matching, and imaginative play.

Each chunky piece is easy to grasp and fits snugly into the sturdy wooden board, helping to build fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. The vivid pictures under each shape encourage matching, colour recognition, and independent success, while the stand-up design of the unicorns and rainbow adds an extra layer of fun through pretend play.

Children can use the unicorn figures beyond the puzzle to act out magical adventures, making this puzzle a versatile tool for both cognitive and creative development.

Educational Benefits:

• Strengthens fine motor control through grasping and placement
• Boosts problem-solving and matching skills with visual clues under each piece
• Encourages early colour and pattern recognition
• Supports imaginative and role-play with stand-up unicorn characters

Classroom & Play Activity Ideas:

• Sort unicorns by colour or pattern before returning them to the board
• Create simple story prompts using the unicorns for pretend play
• Use the rainbow piece as a visual cue to explore colour names or sequencing
• Introduce basic counting: “How many unicorns are galloping?”

Product Details:

Size: 30.35 x 22.73 x 2.54 cm

Age suitability: 2+ years