Educational Jigsaw Puzzles, How Educational Are They?
As a teacher for several years, I can point out, that we can find educational value in every form of jigsaw puzzles. The relevant skills obtained and applied in finishing jigsaw puzzles can be a foundational section of effective learning. Accomplishing jigsaw puzzles builds up many functions of the brain at the same time since a child has enjoyment and also learns. Especially developed in such a learning process are the capabilities to reason, imagine, evaluate, sequence, and also create logical idea and find solutions to problems. Literally, eye-hand coordination and also spatial consciousness are also needed to finish a jigsaw puzzle.
Putting these advantages aside, I would like to look especially at the jigsaw puzzles which are labeled “Educational”. Such puzzles are made to teach a particular learning goal. A few examples of these might be a map of the world, or even of the solar system. (more…)