Kiddie Connect Dinosaur Chunky Puzzle

Kiddie Connect Dinosaur Chunky Puzzle

A puzzle and wooden dinosaur figurine playset in one. Kiddie Connect puzzles are specifically designed for toddlers/18 months+ to teach concepts through fun play. The puzzle pieces are easy to grasp and can stand up on their own.

• Contains 10 dinosaurs

• Children will learn to identify dinosaurs in a fun and challenging way

• Helps develop fine motor skills of grasping, holding, and placing

• Improves

   hand-eye coordination.

• Teaches

   early spatial awareness as the pieces fit upside down and sideways

   

   

• Open ended play opportunities, each puzzle can also be used for stacking, story-telling and imaginative play

What are Play Ideas for this Wooden Dinosaur Puzzle?

• Find the dinosaur. Is that a triceratops?  
• What colour is the dinosaur?
• Talk about each dinosaur.  What noise do you think this dinosaur made? Is it a carnivore, a herbivore or an omnivore?
• Have the child identify these dinosaurs from photographs in a book or on the internet. This will allow the child to make the transition from the stylized representations of the puzzle pieces to the real dinosaurs.
• Set up an invitation to play with sensory materials in a tray, such as sand, rice, pasta. Place the dinosaurs in the tray with other play pieces and let your child's imagination take hold.

What Age is the Kiddie Connect Dinosaur Puzzle For?

• Kiddie Connect are wooden puzzles created for 18+ months to introduce concepts and allow for open-ended play.
• At 18 months a child is learning new words, colours and ideas, such as what items are used for. It's the perfect age to introduce them to dinosaurs, animals and the like. 
• The puzzle will also give them the opportunity to hold each piece in various ways and move it around until it fits. This helps develop finger strength and control, as well as hand eye coordination. 
• Through chunky puzzles, such as this dinosaur puzzle, toddlers will also learn to differentiate.
• Lastly puzzles help toddlers learn emotional regulation and how to manage frustration through a play scenario. They may feel challenged or find it difficult and through the process of trying new ways to fit the puzzle together, they can learn to regulate their emotions.

What is the size of the Kiddie Connect Dinosaur Puzzle? 

• 26cm L x 2.6cm H x 26cm W
• The puzzle pieces are specifically sized with chunky pieces that are easy to grasp but not too large that they are difficult to play with.
• It's a comfortable size to place on the table or floor for one person.

How Long will Delivery Take?

Our delivery guide below is for all Kiddie Connect toys. Please keep in mind during busy seasons (i.e. Easter, Christmas), or pandemics, there may be extra delivery delays. Please also keep in mind that different brands ship from different locations. Check each product for its specific delivery estimates.