Toys
Fit one puzzle piece at a time
Age range: 1–4 years
- Duration
- 10 min
- Location
- At home
- Category
- Toys
- Type
- Activity
How to try it
Give your child a chunky knob puzzle with three or four animal or vehicle pieces. Hand over one piece, name the picture, and let them try spots until it fits. Turn the puzzle toward them if they hesitate.
Materials
- Chunky wooden picture knob puzzle (animals or vehicles) with 3-4 pieces
Safety note
Use large pieces that cannot fit in the mouth, and stay close while your child plays. Check every knob is firmly fixed.
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Why it matters
Trying a piece in a few places is how children work out what fits and why.
Benefit
Problem solving
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