The Match & Mix Puzzle – Animals is a versatile inlay puzzle board designed for children aged 24 months and up. With 15 animals, each split into two pieces, children can match pairs, create imaginative new animals, or play memory games within the tray. This hands-on activity combines fun with purposeful learning, encouraging exploration, experimentation, and conversation about animals and their habitats. 30-piece puzzle. Made of plywood, MDF. Measures 33.6 x 28.9 x 0.9cm. Suitable for ages: 24 months+.

Key Educational Benefits:

• Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking supports reasoning, experimentation, and logical thinking through matching and mixing pieces.
• Fine Motor Skills & Hand–Eye Coordination – Strengthens precision and dexterity while manipulating puzzle pieces.
• Animal Recognition & Vocabulary Development – Helps children identify, name, and categorise different animals.
• Discussion & Language Skills – Fosters conversations about animals, habitats, and real-world experiences, expanding vocabulary and knowledge.
• Memory & Cognitive Skills – Encourages memory development through matching and memory-based play.
• Creativity & Imaginative Play – Allows children to invent new animals, promoting creative thinking.
• Concentration & Focus – Supports sustained attention and persistence during puzzle play.