Puzzle #2 is Done!!!

Mrs. Heuer's class finished their 2nd 300 piece puzzle this week! Pretty impressive! 

We have been working on bigger puzzles in here because...

They help to develop problem-solving skills and boost logical reasoning. Solving a jigsaw puzzle is not easy for children. Most of the time they need to stop and think about how and where to fit the different pieces. Figuring this out requires children to apply critical thinking. And, every time they solve a puzzle, children also develop strategies to solve it faster the next time. Thus, they learn both to solve the problem and come up with newer strategies to do it in a better way the next time. So, solving jigsaw puzzles also helps to develop and hone critical problem-solving skills, strategic thinking and logical reasoning ability.

Solving puzzles improves concentration and memory. One of the strategies children adopt to solve puzzles is to remember and recall how the different pieces fit. This boosts their memory. It also helps them to improve their ability to focus for long hours, which is a great asset in every walk of life.

Children learn to work with patience by trying to solve puzzles. Solving a puzzle is a challenge, and overcoming any challenge requires time and patience. By learning to slowly work through the puzzle, children develop patience. They also learn to not give up and keep persevering until they reach their goal.

We'll be starting our next 300 piece puzzle next week!