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GeoPuzzles are a long-time favorite for a reason: when every piece is a real country, kids learn geography just by doing the puzzle again and again, and they start recognizing shapes on maps and globes.
The pieces are big enough for small hands, and the set is made from recycled materials.
Two things to weigh: small countries are combined into larger pieces, so it is not a complete list of every country, and borders and country names change over time, so check the map against a current atlas for older kids.
Description
SKU:
0850818001061
GeoPuzzle World by GeoToys is a 68-piece jigsaw map of the world where the pieces are shaped like real countries, so kids learn country names, shapes and where they are while putting it together. The finished puzzle is 24 x 12.5 in.
What's inside
- 68 jumbo pieces shaped like countries
- Finished size 24 x 12.5 in.
How it works
Kids fit the country pieces together like a jigsaw, using shape, color and neighboring countries as clues. Because each piece is a whole country (smaller countries are grouped), the shapes stick in kids' minds after a few rounds.
What kids learn
- Geography: country names, shapes and locations, and the continents
- Spatial skills: fitting irregular shapes together
- Fine motor skills: handling and placing pieces
- Language: talking about places and where they are
Good to know before you buy
- Age: rated 4 and up.
- Made from: recycled materials, in Germany.
- Size: needs a table or floor space about 2 ft. wide.
- Price: $18.99 at Barnes & Noble when we checked.
Who it's for
Preschoolers through early grades starting to learn about the world, families who travel or talk about the news, and homeschoolers.
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Learn more!
Explore the world
- National Geographic Kids: Geography: free articles, maps and facts about countries and places
- Seterra: free online map quizzes for countries, states, provinces and capitals
About
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