{"id":191,"count":48,"description":"<h2><strong>Wooden Puzzles for Children<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/woodmax.ee\/en\/all-puzzles\/\"><strong>Wooden puzzles<\/strong><\/a> are popular amongst people of all ages \u2014 but when they were first invented in the 1760s, they were intended for children, not adults. British cartographer and engraver John Spilsbury designed the first-ever jigsaw puzzle to help local school children with their geography lessons. He placed one of his maps on a piece of wood and cut out the shapes of the countries. Before too long, wooden puzzles started cropping up all over the place, featuring not just maps but religious scenes, rural landscapes, and other designs.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\nNowadays, wooden puzzles are still considered some of the best and most effective educational toys for children. This is because they help to develop key fine motor skills by engaging young minds and encouraging a love of learning through play. Additionally, wooden puzzles can teach your kids perseverance at an early age by giving them a fun reward for completing challenging puzzles at their own pace.\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019re looking to introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of jigsaws, our collection is a great place to find something both fun and educational. Here at Woodmax, we offer wooden educational puzzles from Unidragon, Wentworth, and Davici, all well-known and trusted brands that provide well-crafted toys perfect for children everywhere.\r\n<h2><strong>Age-Appropriate Designs for Little Ones<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nWhen purchasing a wooden puzzle for your children, you want some assurance that the one you choose has a safe, age-appropriate design. The good news is that our collection of educational <a href=\"https:\/\/woodmax.ee\/en\/wooden-puzzles-for-kids-3-years\/\"><strong>puzzles for children aged 3+<\/strong><\/a> is bound to include something suitable.\r\n\r\nOur jigsaws are created with young children in mind, with larger pieces that are easy for kids to handle and assemble. They are very simple puzzles, yet stimulating enough to hold one\u2019s attention. This fosters a sense of accomplishment in young ones, encouraging them to continue playing with educational toys.\r\n\r\nAnother great piece of news is the wide variety of themes available on our site. You can find puzzles that cover different topics \u2013 from cute cartoon characters that will appeal to the youngest children to works of art suitable for older kids, helping them learn about world masterpieces and develop authentic artistic taste. Read on to learn more about what we offer!\r\n<h2><strong>Popular Themes and Designs in Toddler Puzzles<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe Woodmax.ee website takes pride in the wide variety of themes offered. You can find gifts here for the youngest children as well as for older kids and teenagers. Here are just a few of the puzzle designs that are most popular with kids:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>We offer a range of attractive, colorful puzzles featuring various animals, designed to help children learn about wildlife and the environment. Children between 3-7 years old will particularly enjoy Unidragon\u2019s Bubblezz collection, as it features adorable cartoon-like critters and large pieces. Older kids might prefer something from Wentworth\u2019s collection of smaller animal puzzles, designed with both children and adults in mind.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Puzzles featuring cars, trains, and other vehicles can help stimulate your child\u2019s imagination, providing them with yet another avenue to work their curious little brains. Unidragon sells two jigsaws depicting train station and airport scenes, both painted in bright colors that are sure to grab your little one\u2019s attention. If you\u2019re looking for something other than a jigsaw, you can also find their Unimodel range of wooden car models on our website.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Our ancient reptilian friends are another popular puzzle theme; what growing child doesn\u2019t love dinosaurs, after all? Wentworth has a particularly attractive option entitled Dinosaur Land, featuring a host of different dinosaurs, all depicted in vivid and appealing colors.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Artworks make for universally popular jigsaw puzzle designs, regardless of age. Out of the three manufacturers we sell, Wentworth is best known for its cultural and fine arts puzzles, selling jigsaws with pieces by Van Gogh, Monet, and more. These puzzles are available in both larger sizes for adults and smaller sizes for kids.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><strong>Educational Benefits and Fine Motor Skills<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThere are several educational benefits to playing with wooden puzzles, some of which we\u2019ve already alluded to. A few of the main advantages are included below.\r\n<h3><strong>Cognitive development<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nWooden puzzles and other educational toys draw on multiple cognitive abilities, including problem-solving skills, spatial awareness, memory, and concentration. In short, they are a great way to stimulate the brain and are thus vitally important for child development.\r\n<h3><strong>Fine motor skills<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nHandling puzzle pieces also helps kids improve their motor skills, as the action of grasping and maneuvering these pieces activates small muscles in the hand and wrist. Additionally, slotting them together helps children develop better hand-eye coordination and visuospatial skills.\r\n<h3><strong>Learning through play<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThe very fact that wooden puzzles are entertaining for kids is one of their most crucial aspects. Kids can explore a wide range of themes through jigsaws, from dinosaurs to famous masterpieces. By encouraging them to learn through playing, you are helping to shape their young minds into inquisitive ones.\r\n<h2><strong>Safety and Quality Control<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nWhen purchasing any toys for your kids, you no doubt place a great emphasis on both safe design and high-quality craftsmanship. Rest assured that Woodmax takes this into account; we are a puzzle shop you can trust.\r\n\r\nBefore starting a partnership, we carefully verify the supplier\u2019s quality certificates. Our collection contains products from three manufacturers: Unidragon, Wentworth, and Davici. Here is some brief information about each of them:\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/woodmax.ee\/en\/unidragon\/\">Unidragon<\/a>:<\/strong> They have their own production facilities with a quality control system. Their jigsaw puzzles are made from high-quality plywood and come in a variety of unique shapes and vivid colors. They use natural HDF material made from recycled wood and hand-pack each puzzle in a gift box.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/woodmax.ee\/en\/wentworth\/\">Wentworth<\/a>: <\/strong>The Wentworth Wooden Jigsaw Company, founded in 1991 by Kevin Wentworth Preston, crafts high-quality wooden jigsaw puzzles in Wiltshire in the United Kingdom. Their puzzles are produced from sustainably sourced wood for guaranteed long-lasting quality.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/woodmax.ee\/en\/davici\/\">Davici<\/a>: <\/strong>To create puzzles, they use custom software that designs unique cutting patterns on wood. An automated laser scanner cuts each puzzle, precisely measuring the intricate shapes down to the millimeter. They support eco-friendly principles, using natural paper, birch wood, and non-toxic glue.\r\n\r\nAs you see, all puzzles are made from durable, sturdy materials, meaning that they can withstand even the most enthusiastic play session.","link":"https:\/\/woodmax.ee\/en\/wooden-puzzles-for-children\/","name":"For Kids","slug":"wooden-puzzles-for-children","taxonomy":"product_cat","parent":0,"meta":[],"menu_order":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/woodmax.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat\/191","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/woodmax.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/woodmax.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/product_cat"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/woodmax.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product?product_cat=191"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}