Puzzles are important for children's learning

Are you looking for puzzles for children? Check out this awesome list of must-see puzzles - the list grows from puzzles for 2 to 8 years.

COGNITIVE SKILLS
The puzzles come in a variety of themes and topics, such as letters, shapes, vegetables, numbers, pets, transportation, and colors. Increase their visual-spatial awareness and develop a deeper understanding of these themes and topics. All children learn differently and puzzles can be their means of understanding certain themes such as the letters of the alphabet.

TROUBLESHOOTING
Completing even the simplest puzzle sets one goal to achieve. Toddlers and children need to devise and develop strategies to achieve this. This process involves problem-solving, reasoning skills, and developing solutions that they can then apply in their personal/adult life.

FINE MOTORIZATION
Puzzles are a fun way for children to develop and hone their fine motor skills. To play with puzzles, children must pick up, pinch, and grab pieces (some with small buttons, pins, or large pieces) and move them around, manipulate them into slots, sort them and place them in the right places.

EYE-HAND COORDINATION
Playing with puzzles requires a trial and error process that involves a lot of hands and eye manipulation. For example, if a toddler or child places a puzzle piece that doesn't fit, they will try again if their actions are to do what they actually see.

 SELF-ESTEEM
Achieving a goal brings so much satisfaction to a child. Overcoming the challenges that come with solving a puzzle really gives them a sense of accomplishment and pride in themselves. It boosts their confidence and self-esteem and prepares them for other challenges in life.