The Learning Journey Jumbo Floor Puzzles - Numbers

Details: • Learn about numbers – Encourage children to recognize the numbers and develop counting skills as they complete the images showing items from 1 to 20. A list of numbers at the bottom of the puzzle is great for teaching children sequences and helping them to count independently. • Develop problem-solving skills – Working out which piece goes where is a wonderful way to develop problem-solving skills. Using trial and Error, with the pictures to guide them, children will work out new techniques for solving the puzzle. These problem-solving skills will help them as they undertake other tasks. • Boost self-esteem & confidence – Completing a puzzle, either together with an adult or independently, gives a child a sense of achievement that provides them with a healthy boost to their self-esteem. Learning new skills is a great way to increase a child’s sense of self-esteem. • Improve motor skills/hand-eye coordination – Putting the puzzle together is a good physical challenge for children, boosting their developing motor skills and improving their hand-eye coordination, two transferable skills that will help them in many areas of their education. • •