Skill· 4y–5y· 2 min

Wooden puzzle I

This helps stimulate your child's problem-solving skills with a puzzle. Begin this activity by giving your child the puzzle and ask her to put it together. While your youngster is exploring the pieces and playing with them, ask simple questions about the puzzle and help i

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What you'll need

You'll need a wooden puzzle. This helps stimulate your child's problem-solving skills with a puzzle.

How it works

  1. 1~30s

    Alright, let's get started! The purpose of this activity is to stimulate your child's problem-solving skills with a puzzle. Therefore, we'll be focusing on the cognitive developmental area, specifically on problem-solving. you, watch your child closely — I'd love to hear what you notice about how they responds.

    Watch for: Child solve simple 'insert' puzzles.

  2. 2~30s

    Great, now let's try the next part. To complete this activity, you will need a wooden puzzle. Give your child the puzzle, and ask him or her to put it together. Tell me what your child does — any reaction counts!

    Watch for: Child figure out how to make mechanical toys work (like toys with buttons, levers, or moving parts).

  3. 3~30s

    One more thing to try. While your youngsters exploring the pieces and playing with them, ask simple questions about the puzzle, and help if he or she needs it. For example, if it's a puzzle of farm animals, you can talk about the different animals and what sounds they make. This activity stimulates your toddler's spatial vision and problem-resolution abilities. Use Connecticut to stimulate growth in your child every day. How does your child handle this? What do you see?

    Watch for: Child complete puzzles with three or four pieces.

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