Animal-Number Matching Puzzle (18m+)

Materials:
Paperboard

Product Size:
20x20x5cm

Learning Outcomes: 
1. Numeracy:
This activity primarily focuses on numeracy development by requiring children to count the number of animal pictures and match them to the corresponding numeral. It helps children build foundational numeracy skills such as counting, number recognition, and understanding one-to-one correspondence.

2. Discovery of the World:
Engaging in the matching task stimulates cognitive development by promoting problem-solving skills and enhancing children's ability to categorise and make connections between visual representations (animal pictures) and numerical symbols (numerals).

3. Language and Literacy:
Encourage children to verbalise the names of the animals and numerals as they engage with the puzzle.

4. Fine Motor Skills Development:
Manipulating puzzle pieces to match the animals with their corresponding numerals supports the development of fine motor skills, particularly hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity.

5. Social and Emotional Development:
Collaborative play or guided interaction with peers or adults while working on the puzzle can promote social skills such as turn-taking, cooperation, and communication, as well as emotional regulation and confidence-building.