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?