Children use critical thinking and problem solving skills to complete the puzzle and find the objects hidden within the design. Skills practiced were fine motor, hand eye coordination, problem solving, color matching, geography, culture, and identifying objects/shapes.

The pieces are large and sturdy, with a nice glossy coating. The colors are bright and the pictures are cute and kid-friendly. I love the size (3ft.x2ft.), and that it is durable enough to last for years to come!

I liked how setting the puzzle was only part of the task. After the puzzle is set, your child can find animals and objects that are in the puzzle. There are animals and objects around the edge of the puzzle that are also in the puzzle for your child to identify. There is also an opportunity to start working on geography and learning about the cultures of different places in the world.