The Learning Journey U116449 First Match It-Counting Cupcakes, One Size

A FUN INTRODUCTION TO PUZZLES - These two-piece puzzles are an ideal introduction to jigsaw puzzles and to counting and numbers; keeping it fun and simple so that children from the age of 2 can have fun and learn. My First Match It! puzzles are designed to provide the right level of challenge; you can begin by offering just two corresponding pieces and then increase the challenge level by offering more pieces to choose from as they master it. INTRODUCE KEY PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS - These puzzles are an ideal way to help your child develop a basic understanding of how to solve simple problems and the colorful illustrations provide an instant reward for every problem solved! IMPROVE CONCENTRATION & FOCUS - Puzzles are a great way of gradually improving your child’s ability to focus on a task. The self-correcting puzzles mean that the child quickly understands that only one piece will fit with any other and this is a big motivation to seek it out, keeping concentration for longer. ENCOURAGE EARLY MATHEMATICS SKILLS - The puzzle introduces the idea of shapes and encourages children to note the differences between different shapes. This is a key foundation for building further mathematical understanding as your child develops. BOOST SELF-ESTEEM & CONFIDENCE - Putting the puzzle together successfully provides a big boost to a child’s confidence, especially when rewarded with praise! The puzzles are self-correcting, so your child cannot get it ‘wrong’ by slotting together two pieces that don’t match. No disappointment - every effort is rewarded.