• Encourages children to use their motor skills to pick up small objects.
• EYFS, Physical Development
• Supports the development of co-ordination.
• EYFS, Mathematics
• Provide inset puzzles and jigsaws at different levels of difficulty.
• EYFS, Understanding the World
• Name and describe some plants and animals.
• EYFS, Communication & Language
• Encourages the recognition and naming of objects by playing with items such as small world animals, soft toys or tea and picnic sets.
• Explore different surfaces and textures with these wooden puzzles, ideal for early tactile learning.
• Develop fine motor skills through interactive play with these wooden puzzles, featuring varied textures for sensory development.
• Designed to enrich Early Years learning, these texture jigsaw puzzles are not only fun but also educational. By exploring different surfaces, children enhance their tactile senses, aiding both physical and cognitive development within the EYFS curriculum framework.
• The puzzles are specifically geared towards physical development through the coordination involved in placing and fitting puzzle pieces. They also support mathematical understanding by introducing concepts of sorting and matching based on textures and shapes.
Incorporating these puzzles into daily activities helps foster language skills as children learn to describe what they feel and see. The sturdy wooden construction ensures durability for repeated educational use, making them a lasting resource in any early years setting.