Puzzles are a great educational tool to enhance and promote cooperative play. As children work together to complete a puzzle, they will discuss where a piece should go and why, take turns and share and support each other when handling frustration, then sharing the joy of finishing the puzzle. This set of four wooden puzzles depicts the life cycle of four species and can be used as an advancement from those depicting animals and their babies. They will help children to develop a deeper understanding of living things and their habitats, by layering each stage on top of the last. The photographic imagery allows children to relate these to the real world and promotes discussion. Increase vocabulary by learning the different scientific terminology. Develop fine motor skills to help with writing and drawing. Improve spatial awareness and hand eye co-ordination. Layered Lifecycle Puzzles. Set includes a Spider, Bee, Ladybird and Butterfly. Each puzzle has 4 different layers depicting a different stage. Made from sturdy MDF. Size: 162 x 158 x 22mm. 19 pieces per puzzle. Age Suitability: 3 years+.
