Animal-Food Matching Puzzle (18m+)

Materials:
Paperboard

Product Size:
20x20x5cm

Learning Outcomes: 
1. Discovery of the World:
Encourages cognitive development through the matching of animals to the food they eat. This activity promotes problem-solving skills and enhances children's ability to recognize and categorize different objects based on similarities and associations.

2. Numeracy:
Provides opportunities for numeracy development as children count the pieces of food being fed to each animal. This counting activity introduces basic numeracy concepts such as counting, number recognition, and one-to-one correspondence.

3. Language and Literacy:
Supports language development as children learn the names of various animals and food items. Engaging in conversations about the puzzle pieces helps expand vocabulary and language comprehension skills.

4. Fine Motor Skills Development:
Promotes fine motor skills as children manipulate the puzzle pieces, grasping, placing, and fitting them into the correct slots. These actions help refine hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

5. Social and Emotional Development:
Facilitates social interaction and emotional expression as children engage in cooperative play with others. Collaborating to solve the puzzle encourages teamwork, communication, and the sharing of ideas, fostering positive social interactions and emotional development.