Leveled Puzzle

By TOI
Price $13.99
Age 1+

This beautifully realized system of jigsaw puzzles promotes educational and developmental progress on several fronts while offering a pastime youngsters find exceptionally entertaining. Each step is packaged separately and targeted to a different age group. The first step starts the youngest children off with 8 puzzles featuring different animals of China and ranging in size from 2 to 5 pieces each. Step 2 features the Chinese Zodiac, with 4 puzzles ranging from 9 to 20 pieces each. The number of pieces per puzzle increases with each successive step (as does the sophistication of the theme/imagery), while the size of the pieces decreases correspondingly. The puzzles are gorgeously illustrated, their packaging stellar. Each outer box unfolds to reveal individually packaged puzzles and an envelope holding a parent manual plus a guide book through which the child marks their progress and further explores the puzzles' Chinese cultural themes. Among the many benefits to be gained from the Leveled Puzzle's systematic approach are improved hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, visual discrimination, problem solving, focus, concentration and creativity.