PlanToys - Chunky Animal Puzzles Set of 2

Bring puzzle time to life with the PlanToys Chunky Animal Puzzles Set of 2, a delightful and versatile activity that combines shape-sorting, storytelling, and pretend play. Designed for children aged 18+ months. Filled with adorable, thick-cut animal pieces that double as freestanding play figurines. Made from sustainable Rubberwood and coloured with non-toxic, water-based dyes, these chunky puzzles are safe, durable, and perfect for little hands. The raised pieces are easy to grip, helping toddlers develop coordination, confidence, and problem-solving skills while encouraging creativity through open-ended play.

Puzzle set includes:

• Elephant Puzzle (PT4635)
• Dino Puzzle (PT4642)

Educational Benefits:

• Strengthens fine motor control through grasping, lifting, and fitting puzzle pieces
• Develops cognitive skills like spatial reasoning, memory, and shape recognition
• Encourages imaginative play as children use animal pieces beyond the puzzle board
• Supports early vocabulary and storytelling by identifying and role-playing with animal figures
• Designed to support both structured puzzle-solving and free-form pretend play

Classroom & Play Activity Ideas:

• Use puzzle pieces as characters for storytime or dramatic play
• Create animal-themed learning prompts like œWhere do elephants live? or œWhat do dinosaurs eat?
• Encourage turn-taking and collaboration by completing puzzles in pairs
• Add pieces to sensory bins for tactile discovery and sorting activities

Product Details:

• Ages: 18+ months
• Materials: Sustainable Rubberwood with non-toxic finishes