My Favorites for Preschool: Puzzles

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After reviewing Peaceful Preschool (you can see that here), and talking about how I homeschooled my preschooler for *almost* free (and you can see that here), I thought I would share some of my favorite items for the preschool years. It's hard to believe my Little Man will be starting Kindergarten this next year! These things have helped, I believe, equip him in large/fine motor skills, counting/numbers, and pre-reading. So here are a few of my favorite...

Puzzles:
Chunky and Peg Puzzles
I love Melissa and Doug chunky puzzles! I have kept one around, even though my son is too old for them now, because he still will get them out and play with the pieces. This is great for vocabulary and sounds (e.g. what sound does the cow make?). This is great for ages 2-3-and honestly even before! Melissa & Doug Farm Chunky Puzzle (Preschool, Chunky Wooden Pieces, Full-Color Pictures, 8 Pieces)


Peg puzzles are a great way to introduce puzzles to little hands, and also a way for them to learn their alphabet and numbers. We still keep these around for alphabet and number review!
Melissa & Doug Classic Wooden Peg Puzzles, See-Inside Alphabet & Numbers, and Fish Mix & Match Colors, 3-Pack


Next are these shape puzzles. This is another type of puzzle that lasts a long time!I had to help him in the beginning, but at around 2-3 he could do them himself. This helped with learning simple shapes, and of course, motor skills.
Melissa & Doug Beginner Wooden Pattern Blocks Educational Toy, 5 Double-Sided Scenes and 30 Shapes, 10.65” H x 10.65” W x 2.3” L

"Real" Puzzles
Once my son mastered these puzzles, my friend gave Little Man the farm version of these puzzles. We also love this brand for their occupations, opposites, and counting puzzles!
The Learning Journey My First 4-In-A-Box Puzzle – Ocean – Educational Toddler Toys & Gifts for Boys & Girls Ages 2 & Up



And then, the 'Big One'. He has just now learned how to master this one himself, so I would suggest the 4-5 year old range. He feels very grown up doing this one!
Melissa & Doug Solar System Floor Puzzle (Floor Puzzles, Easy-Clean Surface, Promotes Hand-Eye Coordination, 48 Pieces, 36” L x 24” W)

Hope you enjoyed these favorites of mine! These are great for birthday, Christmas, and 'getting ready for preschool' gifts. Next time I will be sharing more of my favorite activities and games, so stay tuned!