National Puzzle Day – Why Play with Puzzles?

On January 29th, families around the world celebrate National Puzzle Day. Puzzles provide a fun challenge for our minds, from early childhood to adulthood.

According to the Child Development Institute, puzzles help develop these important skills in children:

• Hand-eye Coordination
• Fine Motor Skills
• Gross Motor Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Shape Recognition
• Memory
• Setting Small Goals

So celebrate National Puzzle Day by working together with your child on an age appropriate puzzle!

Try our FasTracKids character puzzles below:

 Betsy The Beaver Puzzle (younger children)

 Animals Puzzle (older children)

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