M&D - Vehicles Chunky Puzzle

Take a trip around the world with the Melissa & Doug Vehicles Chunky Puzzle! This extra-thick wooden puzzle features 9 easy-grasp, chunky vehicle pieces, including cars, trains, boats, and airplanes. Each piece has a full-colour, matching picture underneath, helping children make connections between the vehicle shapes and their real-life counterparts. The pieces are designed to stand upright, allowing for pretend play and fostering creativity. This puzzle encourages fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, and imaginative thinking.

Educational Benefits:

• Develops fine motor skills through the handling and placement of chunky puzzle pieces.
• Enhances eye-hand coordination as children assemble the puzzle and engage in pretend play.
• Promotes creative expression through imaginative storytelling with the standing vehicle pieces.
• Strengthens visual perception and recognition by matching the vehicles to their pictures.

Classroom & Play Ideas:

• Use the puzzle in group play to encourage sharing and teamwork as children assemble the vehicles together.
• Encourage children to make up stories or play out adventures involving the different vehicles.
• Challenge children to identify and name the vehicles as they complete the puzzle.

Age Range: 2 years and up