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A 2 layer Peg Puzzle with Presents on top and the Toys underneath. The Pegs are located in each toy so that the top layer may be removed and the bottom layer used as as early learning tool, then as their fine motor dexterity improves, the wrapping (the presents) are their next challenge. Christmas Surprise is a very versatile puzzle.
Peg Puzzles are the first introduction to puzzles and play a vital role in the development of logical thought, gross and fine motor skills and the understanding of shape both positive and negative. Starting with one piece peg puzzles and working through to whole picture pegs, Tuzzles Peg puzzles allow children to practice their skills using topics appropriate to their age and ability.
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Puzzles with more than one layer have more than one objective. The many layers will increase the difficulty of the task and they allow children to understand more than one angle of the concept being taught. Children have difficulty with concepts that are not easy to see, showing them on different layers gives the concept has more clarity. The concept of layers builds on the child’s excitement of discovery, the hidden layers encouraging them to look deeper.
Puzzles with more than one layer are an exciting experience and also increase the task of sorting, which is an important skill in grasping mathematical concepts. Multi-layers also show what is beneath the surface or another view or what is inside which will increase a child’s learning experience. These puzzles are an extension of the flat tray puzzle teaching children all the basic skills they need. Development of skills such as visual motor, proprioception, vestibular, tactile and fine motor, all pre-reading and mathematical skills. These are essential for a child’s early childhood development.