Melissa & Doug Alphabet Train Floor Puzzle Review

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(More customer reviews)Typical of this manufacturer, the graphics are high quality and the cardboard is thick and durable.
The cuts on the puzzle are divided so that one piece is one train car. (Other puzzles by other manufacturers can be put together without ever knowing or dealing with the alphabet.) The only way to construct this puzzle is to know the proper order of the English alphabet and attach them in that manner. Each piece contains both the upper and lower case letter and an illustration to go along with that letter.
My son began playing with this when he was three and did not yet know the letters by sight. He did know the alphabet song. I found the way to play this with the least frustration and the most educational value is for me to play alongside him. I let him piece them together until he asks for help (before he is angry). We sing the alphabet song together to find the next letter in the alphabet. If he doesn't know it by sight he asks for help and I give phonetic clues such as "G makes a sound like "gg", what do you see that starts off like that sound" at which point he finds the goldfish. One complaint though is that the goldfish is sometimes mistaken for just a fish and the F. I wish something more blatantly "g" was chosen for that one. We progress in this manner until it is done. I feel this has helped him learn the letters by their sight.
The appeal for my son was that this is a train related toy. Learning the alphabet was a byproduct that he was not aware was actually my key motive in buying this.
I also appreciate both upper and lower case letters being shown as sometimes alphabet toys and activities use just one or the other.
If you like this type of learning activity I'd also suggest the numbers puzzle by this same manufacturer to help learn the numbers by sight.

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This Alphabet Train puzzle includes 28 extra thick pieces to keep your little one engaged and learning. The self-correcting pieces make learning the alphabet easy and fun. Measures 120" long.

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Educational Insights GeoSafari Wonder World Review

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(More customer reviews)I saw this map at a friend's house and had to buy it. The kids love putting the various animals and landmarks in their correct position.

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From the Atlantic to the Pacific, the Empire State Building to the Great Wall of China, Wonder World offers children a hands-on way to explore their world. The giant 4' x 6' cloth map, embroidered with the continents and oceans, becomes an interactive learning station as children fill it with the beautifully detailed felt animals, landmarks and vehicles; plus continent, country and geography labels. Eager explorers will enjoy the tactile experience of placing birds, fish, mammals and reptiles in their natural habitats. The set contains a huge map, 68 felt pieces in four cloth bags, and a guide. Everything comes in a plastic storage case.

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Play & Learn Soft & Safe 6'x 6' x 4' World Map Foam Puzzle Floor Set Review

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(More customer reviews)This map is a great play map for crawling babies. It is also fun for the twins' dad who loves guessing where countries around the world are located. I wish it showed the states in the United States but other than that it is perfect!

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Melissa & Doug Under The Sea 100 - Piece Floor Puzzle Review

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(More customer reviews)My two girls (aged 4.5 and 3) love puzzles. They have different likes and dislikes so we have in our house "my puzzles" and "your puzzles." But this one is the first "our puzzle." It is challenging enough that both girls have to work together -- one on the tropical fish and the other on the dolphins, for example -- and what a joy when the patches would come together. The different areas on the puzzle would take on a different hue of blue (as the ocean goes deeper the color darkens, of course), so that the girls can sort out the pieces and start different "foci" on the floor. Therefore this puzzle really helps them learn multi-tasking, organization, and team work. It is definitely a step forward from the 24-piece or 50-piece sets, while still remaining manageable for preschoolers. My only minor, minor complaint is that one stretch of the puzzle (the sperm whale area) is dark, a bit simplistic in design, and somehow not preferred by either of the girls -- so I would always be assigned to complete that portion; just a little warning that you may find yourself putting together a giant sperm whale a couple of times a day. The bonus -- a chart that teaches the children names of all the sea creatures on the puzzle!

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Vivid colors and detailed images of sea-dwelling creatures bring the ocean to life with this floor puzzle that measures an amazing 4 feet long when completed. The 100 extra-heavy pieces form a beautiful scene that's ideal for exploring and learning about the ocean.

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Mudpuppy Map of the USA Floor Puzzle Review

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(More customer reviews)My 22-month old is OBSESSED with these puzzles. We have the USA and sea creatures, and we put one together, scream about the pictures on the puzzle, put it back in the box, take the other one out, put it together, scream about those pictures...repeat ad nauseum. The puzzle piece sizes are great for little hands to manipulate and the pictures are whimsical and fun. I see many Mudpuppy floor puzzles in our future!

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Finally ! The perfect puzzle set for your little ones. This puzzle, not only helps to develop fine motor and pre-reading skills, but it also teaches children names, shapes and fun facts about the United States. With the jumbo pieces, your children should have no problem putting together this great, BIG puzzle !

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Patch Products 20 CHILDRENS PUZZLES Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought a couple of these at our local thrift store for 50 cents each. My daughter who is almost 4 loves them! They are the perfect level of challenge for her without being so hard that she loses interest. She can mostly do them on her own in about 15 minutes each. This also has built up her confidence to tackle other "thinking" challenges. I'm on the lookout for more. They are made of cardboard so they won't last long unless they are taken care of. I like that they also have the imprint of each shape puzzle piece on the board to guide children too. Nice product.

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Melissa & Doug Underwater 48-Piece Floor Puzzle Review

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(More customer reviews)Unlike small table-top puzzles, this one is large enough for a group of little ones to work on together. We often have 2 to 4 kiddos crawling around the floor working on this puzzle. Each piece is sturdy enough that a small tyke can sit on it (on carpet) and not bend it. Also, the colors are just as vivid as they look on my computer screen. Quite lovely. The kiddos get so excited at the sheer size of these puzzles that we have several of them, some several years old and still in good shape. Your results may vary, but we've found them to be very worthwhile investments.

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Piece together tons of fun with this puzzle that features an undersea adventure. This colorful, detailed Underwater-themed floor puzzle is made of heavy-duty cardboard with an easy-clean surface that helps keep the puzzle looking new. 48 pieces. Measures 36" x 24".

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Picture Puzzles - 4 Pack Review

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(More customer reviews)this is a really nice set of puzzles that come out of a frame and then snap back in with high interest subjects for a 3 year old beginner puzzle worker.
However, this is an example of amazon over pricing. I paid much less for mine, I have several sets. this is a very nice set with the horse, dogs, and ocean life. The puzzles have held up for years with a day care setting. They are a great size for 3 or 4 children to sit at a kitchen table and work on their own puzzle puzzles.
Maybe they are worth 30bucks ????

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Melissa & Doug Fairy Fantasy Jigsaw 48 Piece Review

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(More customer reviews)We have purcheased many puzzles. Usually melissa & Doug puzzle are made very well. That is not the case here. As soon as I took the plastic off I realized my prescooler could not play with it. The picture is seperateing from the backing, it is splintering terribly. We are very dissapointed. Really, save your money!

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Ages 3 & up. Good fairies and good wishes abound in this fantastic, magical scene. As a winged horse takes to the sky, a unicorn dances down the garden path and a princess awaits assembly! This wooden 48-piece jigsaw puzzle comes packaged in a sturdy, wooden tray for puzzle building and easy storage.

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Melissa & Doug Giant Fire Truck Floor Puzzle Review

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(More customer reviews)Both of my kids (4 ? and 22 Mos.)love fire trucks so this puzzle was a big hit. The large size (4 feet long) makes it a good size for use on a coffee table. t is also large enough that several kids can work on it without banging into each other.
The design is clear with strong colors and nice details (look for the dalmatian in the window). The pieces are durable for cardboard (my kids walk across the puzzle constantly and it has not been damaged).
My only fault with the puzzle is it is so popular I can never get it put away for more than a few minutes. Once taken apart, the kids want to put it together again.

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3 years & up. The big bright and boldly detailed fire truck is sure to provide hours of fun. 24 jumbo pieces will help develop motor skills and problem solving abilities. 4' long.

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Edushape Play Road Map with Sound Review

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(More customer reviews)Fun for the kids but still expensive for what you get.
The patches that protect the little sound boxes underneath come off easily - we need to glue them.


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Skeleton Floor Puzzle Review

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(More customer reviews)My son loves skeletons so this puzzle was perfect. He has fun working on it over and over again. The size is perfect because it is similar to him. I like how they labeled the names of the bones on the backside so that he can now learn the names. It comes with a couple of game suggestions.

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Kids learn all the major bones as they assemble this unique, soft foam puzzle. Great for playtime, this large 15-piece puzzle is 4' tall when assembled, making it life-size for kids. Once assembly is complete, have children lie on top of it so they can see where the major bones are in their own bodies! Each puzzle piece is labeled on reverse side.

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Melissa & Doug Train Sound Puzzle Review

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(More customer reviews)The kids got a real kick out of this little puzzle.
However... it's really annoying. The train sound goes off ALL the time, not just when the last piece is inserted.
I put the toy away on a shelf and everytime someone walks past, jostling it ever so slightly, it Choo-Choos.
Also, every time I open or shut the door to the room, it Choo-Choos.
Also, every time I turn on or off the overhead light in the room (oddly enough), it Choo-Choos.
And this is after seperating the pieces from the board by putting them in seperate bags in seperate rooms.
But like I said, the kids love it... and my fiance has a good sense of humor about it always going off when nobody's playing with it. He thinks it's funny. I'm wondering how long it'll take the batteries to die.
:)

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Give your little learner an interactive puzzle that makes real train sounds. From Lights, Camera, Interaction, this clever Train Sound Puzzle adds a new twist to traditional puzzle play. As soon as the puzzle is completed, it rewards young builders by making fun engine noises.
Puzzle features easy-to-grip knobs and oversized pieces that are just-right for little hands. Measures approximately 11.5" x 8.5". Hand-crafted and made of real wood. Requires 2 "AAA" batteries (not included).

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