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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Melissa & Doug Frolicking Horses Jigsaw (48 pc) Review

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(More customer reviews)My daughter is 2 1/2 yrs old and loves these puzzles. She does them over and over again. The wood backed pieces make them more durable than cardboard puzzles - and they are great for spatial reasoning.

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Ages 3 & up. The frolicking horses in this meadow enjoy a windfall of apples while the early bird catches the worm.Assembling this charming puzzle would be enough fun, but count the horses, apples, butterflies, and add another activity to the puzzle!This wooden, 48-piece jigsaw puzzle comes packaged in a sturdy, wooden tray for puzzle building and easy storage.

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Chunky Puzzle - Tree Review

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(More customer reviews)We just received our tree puzzle in the mail and we love it! It is just the right size and is made from colorful, durable wood pieces. I think that the little guy we purchased this for will enjoy putting this together again and again.

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Small World Toys Puzzibilities Level 1 ( Farm Triangle) 6 Review

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(More customer reviews)Originally bought this for my eldest son. He did like it and played with it on occassion. It is quite durable as it has been stepped on, thrown in toy bin, and is now in use by youngest.

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Learn the favorite animals on the farm. Large knobs help little hands develop motor skills. Bright, contrasting colors stimulate visual differentiation. Limited pieces encourage success and build confidence. Familiar objects capture interest and encourage speech.

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Alex Little Hands Princess Match It Memory Game Review

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(More customer reviews)This was one of many gifts for my 5 yr old's b-day it's been one of her favorites. The cards seem durable they are made out of hard cardboard and are sturdy I can see she enjoys this game and is alot of fun for her.

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Princess-themed memory skill game in a coolsuitcase for storage.
32 big chunky cards.
Includes two crowns for make believe!
For 1-4 players.

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Electronic Rummikub Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm a huge fan of the Rummikub board game and was thrilled to see that an electronic version was out so I could play when no friends or family were available. What hurts the game the most is the screen--it is very difficult to see colors, I still have to stare for a second or two but you do grow used to them, and the glare forces you to hold it at a certain angle. Another problem is moving the pieces around the board. You have to hit a button to switch between the table and your rack and sometimes you didn't pick up the piece when you thought you did, which makes it important to play with the sound on, which is annoying.
Fans of the game will enjoy the electronic version. I've played about 10 complete games and it gets a little easier each time, but the above criticisms remain annoying. If you're able to get past the fact that the game isn't perfect, then you should enjoy it.

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Pressman's best-selling rummy tile game is now available in a handheld electronic game with features that every Rummikub fan will love! Play against friends or against the console in three different modes: practice, mini-tournament and tournament. Set the built-in timer for any amount of time you want. Then play just like the original game, building groups and runs as you try to be the first player to play all your tiles and win the game. For 1 to 2 players, ages 8 and up.

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Noticing Differences - Giraffes Puzzle Review

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(More customer reviews)My 2 1/2 year old enjoys the challenge this puzzle offers. She seems to appreciate the beauty of it, since she sticks with it until it's done, and has enjoyed learning how to do this type of puzzle. I think it's perfect.

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Melissa and Doug Basic Skills Board Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the basic skills board to help my 3-year-old learn to tie, snap, zip, clip, button and buckle. It's a bust. He doesn't use it because the functions aren't secured to the base. It's difficult to teach these skills when they're not stationary. And it's large, heavy and cumbersome for him. Being a puzzle just adds to the confusion of its function. I'm going to glue the pieces into place and mount the board to a wall. I think this will turn it into an investment rather than a waste of $[...].

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Newly redesigned board features a colorful bear with tons to explore! "Dress" the adorable bear puzzle, and learn to zip, buckle, lace, snap and more. Measures 15.5 x 11.5 x .5 inches.

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Lauri Toys Tangrams Plus Review

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(More customer reviews)This toy is amazing! My children both love it and will play with this toy for 30+ minutes!
I think the age category is a little on the high side. My 4 year old does all levels independently and my 2 year old can do some of level one independently and level 2 with assistance.

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This transformed Chinese puzzle is an addictive game that "wires" kids' brains by developing skills needed for architecture, engineering and artistic endeavors. Three skill levels progress from basic spatial reasoning to complex problem-solving. The abundant Lauri Crepe Rubber shapes have different colors on front and back, providing colorful design options. Large triangle is 6-1/4" wide.*22 progressively challenging patterns *20 BIG rubber shapes (2 tangrams & more) *Solution card *Suggested activities *Carrying case for neat storage.

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Baby Animals Puzzle Pairs Review

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(More customer reviews)Great gift. Different from the run of the mill stuff at most kid stores. The box said for 3 and up, but the 2 year old I gave it to loved it and was able to do it.

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Melissa & Doug Wooden Bear Family Dress-Up Puzzle Review

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(More customer reviews)I love this puzzle. My daughter who just turned two in october is having speech problems and works with a speech teacher once a week for an hour. she just started this in august and has developed alot within few months. One of their main toys they play with is puzzles. so this one i saw was great for her to work with the clothing and love the interchangable faces showing that one is grumpy,sad,happy,etc.
Plus my four year old likes to join along to play too!


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This wooden set contains 45 mix-and-match pieces to assemble Mama, Papa and Baby Bear. It's fun to change their expressions and their clothing to express their every mood. The wooden box has compartments for easy storage and the box lid conveniently serves as a puzzle board. Great for story telling fun!

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Haba Come with Us - Prepositions Review

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(More customer reviews)I really like the idea of this book. However, it could be improved on. The text should be a little simpler with the text clearly emphasizing the preposition. Also, sometimes when you put the magnet on the page, it will stick to the correct place, but if you move the monkey a little it will also stick to an incorrect place. Overall, Not something I would recommend.

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HABA's children's books are fun and educational!
Where is the hidden treasure? The children search for the treasure with the help of Pirate Joe and the magnetic monkey, Jack. When Jack sticks to the page, the children know they have found the spot described by Pirate Joe.

Children learn prepositions such as between, next to, behind, and more. A task is to be completed on every page. Place the magnetic wooden figure on the correct picture. The figure will stick only to the correct spot on the page. Ages 2.5 years and up.

Contents:
1 Cardboard book with 1 wooden game piece

Dimensions:
Book is 5" x 5"
Wooden game piece is approximately 2"

Book made in China, wooden game piece made in Germany.

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Beleduc Your Body - Boy 5-Layer Puzzle Review

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(More customer reviews)This puzzle is fantastic! I had to show my 3.5 year old how to put the puzzle together the first time he used it but after that he was a pro at putting it together and taking it apart. He take it apart/put it together over and over again for awhile. He finds it fascinating and loves to talk about all the different body parts. I will explain to him what each body part does and he loves it - it's a very educational puzzle! This puzzle is made of solid well made wood - would last forever. Totally totally recommend!!!

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Magnetic Fishing Game Review

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(More customer reviews)I was a little concerned about purchasing a game with realistic pictures of fish for my four year old girl who loves dress-up dolls, the color pink, and anything with the word "princess" in it. She loves it! She talks to the fish just like she does her dolls, picks them up with the magnetic fishing rod, and then "puts them to bed" or "home" by returning the fish to their proper place in the puzzle. I've been pleased with the quality of every toy I've bought from this manufacturer, and now look for them when shopping online or at the store.

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Catch a fish, seahorse and more with this Magnetic Fishing Game. Game includes a special piece that magnetically captures the wood puzzle pieces on the game boards. This interactive game is great for developing dexterity and improving hand-eye coordination, visual perception and fine motor skills. The 9" x 12" board has 10 removable pieces.

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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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Plan Toy Nuts and Bolts Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this for my son's 2nd birthday and he likes screwing and unscrewing the pieces into different designs. He especially likes the yellow pieces( his fav. colour). I like that it helps refine fine motor skills of finger dexterity and bilateral coordination. I am glad that is is eco-friendly an child safe. Highly recommend. Fits nice in pocketbook and diaper bag too. Keeps him busy at doctor's office, restaurants, and anywhere else you don't want them wondering around. Plan Toys is one of the few "e-zero" companies.

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2 years & up. Build dexterity and strength in little fingers by encouraging children to use their imagination to create forms and figures. Assemble the nuts and bolts with various mixes and matches.

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Police Blockade Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this for my 10-year-old homeschooled son to provide him with another challenging logic puzzle. He enjoys it very much, and it gives some variation to the other puzzle he greatly enjoys, Rush Hour. My 17-year-old son recently sat down to work on it too. It seems well suited to 9-12 year olds, but older and younger kids have shown interest in it as well. My recommendation is to leave this and other puzzles (including jigsaw) out where kids can get at them any time. I've learned this can distract them from asking to watch TV or play video games, thus using their time much more intelligently!

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