Have you ever seen a child who's completely absorbed in solving a puzzle? It's amazing! And, when they finally get it right, the joy is magical. The best thing about puzzles is that while they are fun, they also help kids develop skills that they shall use for life.
To that end, Skillmatics has a curated collection of different types of puzzles, such as wooden puzzles for preschoolers, kindergarten jigsaw puzzles, and more. They help your child stack, sort, and strategize to make learning effortless and exciting. Furthermore, since this kind of play does not involve the use of screens, it just makes it so much more endearing for parents and kids alike!
Puzzles are fun, engaging, brain-boosting activities that positively challenge kids to think, match, and accordingly solve problems. Skillmatics has a curated collection of different types of puzzles that include shape-sorters, memory games, and other types that shall resonate with the preferences and requirements of different age groups.
As children grow, they can experiment with advanced puzzle game types and educational games from Skillmatics to widen their skill set. However, no matter the age, puzzles are always a great way of making the process of learning exciting.
Puzzles are little brain boosters that can help your child's brain grow in ways that you've never imagined. From kindergarten jigsaw puzzles to wooden puzzles for preschoolers, all the different types of puzzles can truly make a significant impact when it comes to your child's learning:
Different types of puzzles, like matching shapes, completing patterns, etc. can sharpen your child's mind while they have a blast. It works on their problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and memory.
When your child picks up and fits the pieces of a puzzle together, it strengthens their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. These skills are very important for carrying out everyday tasks like holding a pencil, buttoning up your shirt, etc.
When children solve puzzles with their family or friends, it teaches them how to communicate properly, collaborate, and share. This doesn't just build friendships and strengthen family bonds, but also helps children understand how to navigate challenges.
The joy of completing a puzzle is truly unparalleled. Moreover, when kids learn that mistakes are a normal part of the game, they try even harder to become successful the next time.
Here are our top picks featuring different types of puzzles from Skillmatics for different age groups:
This 2-in-1 Animal Floor Puzzle and game is one of the best learning toys for kids aged 3 to 7, as it helps them learn new facts about their favourite animals while putting the pieces together.
Boosts critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Instills a love and compassion for animals in children.
It also encourages creativity and improves fine motor skills.
This fun and educational Indian map floor puzzle game will help your child learn about India's States and Union Territories through interactive play, as children can learn about India’s rich heritage and geography in a hands-on way.
Learn to read maps and improve spatial skills.
Helps build knowledge of Indian geography.
Promotes learning through play in a hands-on way.
This animal alphabet puzzle set comes with 26 mini-puzzles to help your child learn about more than 45 different animals.
Helps with letter recognition.
Introduces your child to more than 45 animals in an engaging way.
Great for hands-on and screen-free learning.
Hones fine motor skills and builds focus.
This design your home magnetic board game will let your child decorate their dream house with over 60 magnetic pieces, complete with furniture, toys, plants, pets, and more.
Sparks imagination and creativity in your little one.
Works wonders for your child's fine motor and spatial skills.
Encourages independent and open-ended play.
Take your little one on a fun-filled trip around the world with this world map puzzle game that will help them learn about different countries in a fun manner.
Improves global awareness in your little one.
Boosts memory, geography, and problem-solving skills.
Hands-on playful learning can help spark curiosity.
Stage-based step by step puzzles featuring wild and farm animals are a great addition to your child’s playtime, start with 3-piece puzzles and progressively work up to 4-piece and finally the 5-piece puzzles.
Solving three, four, and five-piece puzzles can help your child build confidence.
Identify 20 different animals across two themes, in the wild and on the farm.
Boosts fine motor skills, coordination, and problem-solving abilities in a fun way.
Colour-coded pieces make puzzle-solving easy, educational, and fun for your little one!
The amazing animal tangram twist sticker art activity brings the fun of puzzles and stickers together to help your little one learn about different animals.
Develops problem-solving skills.
Boosts your child's focus and memory.
Easy-to-use and promotes independent, mess-free play.
Encourages your child to explore the world of farm, forest, and ocean animals.
We have a vast range of educational puzzle games for every age group. Explore our piece and play collection for more options.
At the heart of every puzzle lies lessons about patience, persistence, critical thinking, teamwork, and the joy of discovery. No matter if you're mastering letters, sorting colors, or building structures, all the different puzzle game types work wonders for making learning and education an adventure for your little one. So come along and let's make playtime smarter for kids with the right puzzles from Skillmatics.
Puzzles are excellent games for early learning. They help hone problem-solving skills, fine motor skills and critical thinking in kids. Apart from that, they also focus on boosting patience and confidence in kids.
Amongst all the different types of puzzles, jigsaw puzzles are the most popular type. Skillmatics has a number of kindergarten jigsaw puzzles that come in various levels of complexity for you to choose from.
Stem puzzles, word-building games, etc. are great for improving people's intelligence.
At this age, kids can enjoy simple jigsaw puzzles, shape-sorters, and other wooden puzzles for preschoolers.
Children can start with stacking puzzles and shape-sorters as young as six months.
