Puzzles in the Preschool | Short Course

There is no mistaking the benefits of puzzles in childhood development. You used them, your parents used them and your children are using them now. Give your child the opportunity to continue learning from simple shapes, to silhouettes, to jigsaw puzzles, to abstract shapes united by a mathematical concept that include a board game twist.

The Importance of Puzzles in the Preschool

Chapter 1 – Puzzles

Lesson 1 – What are puzzles?

Lesson 2 – What kind of play is puzzle play?

Lesson 3 – Types of puzzles

Chapter 2 – Selecting puzzles

Lesson 1: How to choose puzzles?

Lesson 2: Age appropriate puzzles (0-1)

Lesson 3: Age appropriate puzzles (1-3)

Lesson 4: Age appropriate puzzles (3-5)

Lesson 5: Guideline for age appropriate puzzles sizes and pieces.

Chapter 3: How to introduce puzzles to children

Lesson 1: Introducing puzzles

Lesson 2: Peg puzzles

Leeson 3: Two piece Puzzles

Lesson 4: Four piece Puzzles

Chapter 4: Puzzle Milestones

Lesson 1: Puzzle Milestones 0-12 Months

Lesson 2: Puzzle Milestones 13-24 Months

Lesson 3: Puzzle Milestones 25-36 Months

Chapter 5: Developmental benefits of puzzles

Lesson 1: How puzzles support development

Lesson 2: Cognitive Development

Lesson 3: Gross Motor Skills

Lesson 4: Fine Motor Skills

Lesson 5: Hand-eye coordination

Lesson 6: Problem solving Skills

Lesson 7: Memory

Lesson 8: Self-Esteem

Lesson 9: Socialization

Lesson 10: Language and Concept Development

Lesson 11: Success and Self-Confidence

Lesson 12: Concentration

Lesson 13: Perseverance

Lesson 14: Relieve Tension

Chapter 6: Puzzles in the classroom

Lesson 1: How to use puzzles in the classroom

Lesson 2: Maintain quality

Lesson 3: Introduce and demonstrate new puzzles.

Lesson 4: Develop class rules and responsibilities.

Chapter 7 – Master puzzle builders

Lesson 1: What Does Being Good at Puzzles Mean?

Lesson 2: Does being good at puzzles mean you are smarter?