Puzzles are not only great for brain development, whether it be matching colours, sequencing shapes, recognising different sizes or problem solving.  Puzzles also provide a great opportunity for you to sit down and interact with your child in a way that they will not only find fun, but will help them to learn. 

The Wooden Rainbow is a great puzzle for children aged 2 and up.  Made of solid wood and made up in a rainbow of colours (pun intended!), it will also give your child the opportunity to learn about balance, size, colour and sequencing – all great concepts to further your child’s learning.

Sometimes the best toys are the simplest and when it comes to puzzles, making sure it is age appropriate is important – there is no point subjecting your child to the frustration of attempting to do something that they are not yet ready to handle – feeling like they have ‘failed’ won’t be fun for them or you.  Patience and encouragement are the way to go and puzzles like this will bring about a great sense of achievement, equally important in their development. 

 And the pot of gold? In the smile you’ll get from your child when you tell them how clever they are.

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