Garden Creatures Knob Puzzle Set of 4

The Garden Creatures Knob Puzzle Set includes 4 delightful puzzles featuring butterflies, flies, snails, and ladybirds. Each wooden puzzle is designed with 5 large knob pieces, making them easy for young children to grasp, move, and place on the puzzle board. The puzzles measure 30(W) x 20(H)cm, making them the perfect size for small hands to manipulate.

The bright, vibrant colours of the garden creatures will capture children's attention and engage them in learning about the world of insects and small creatures. Working on these puzzles together encourages teamwork, co-operation, and enhances communication and social skills, as children discuss what they are working on and share their thoughts.

Age: 18+ months

Educational Benefits:

• Introduces children to various garden creatures, enhancing their understanding of nature
• Supports fine motor development with easy-to-grip puzzle knobs
• Improves visual memory and concentration through puzzle assembly
• Promotes teamwork, social interaction, and communication as children work together

Classroom & Play Ideas:

• Use the puzzles to introduce children to the world of insects, discussing their role in the garden and the environment
• Have children sort the garden creatures by type (e.g., flying insects, crawling creatures) and discuss their characteristics
• Encourage children to create stories or role-play scenarios featuring the creatures in the puzzles
• Organise a group activity where children collaborate to complete all 4 puzzles and talk about each creature's unique features

Puzzles are an excellent way for young children to develop fine motor skills, visual memory, categorising, and sorting abilities while enjoying the process of play. As they gain confidence in assembling these basic puzzles, children can progress to more complex puzzles, boosting their critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic skills.