Colourful Umbrella Puzzle magnet The process of observing the

The process of observing the illustrations in order to recreate the construction is actually quite intellectually demanding - it incorporates a range of problem-solving processes and encourages the 'mind and hand' to work harmoniously together

The wooden knob on the top of the cylinder encourages the development of the tri-finger ‘pincer grip’ associated with writing

Animal Train

By using the Dog Brush to care for a pet the child can observe the change in texture and style of the dog's hair

Colourful Umbrella Puzzle magnet The process of observing thePuzzles offer opportunities for problem solving, persistence and patience. The striking hues on this Colourful Umbrella Puzzle offers the perfect point of interest to inspire a child to get hands on! As the child removes and reassembles the pieces, they're using observations of length, as well as recollection of patterns, to rebuild the puzzle. As each piece is held, the chunky knob encourages the development of a three finger pincer grip. This