Description
Did you know that crickets are natural predators in the garden? They eat aphids and other small pests. Children are fascinated to discover this type of information and this puzzle can generate a lot of interest.
Listen to the chirp of a cricket. This cricket puzzle will show you that the sounds (called stridulating) are actually created from the crickets’ wing. The upper wing is covered with teeth-like ridges. When the upper wing is rubbed against the lower wind, the sound is generated. Because crickets prefer warmer weather, they chirp more often and louder during the summer months.
This is the type of interesting information that children love to learn about. As they make they make the puzzle, encourage them to think about who or what crickets are and what are they eat and where they live and sleep.
The Wasp Puzzle is one of a range of wooden pegged puzzles. Realistically illustrated and very detailed, the puzzle illustrates the different component parts of an Insect.
The knobs on the individual puzzle pieces enable the child to lift the various pieces to complete the wasp. This action helps to develop the pincer grip.
Features of the Puzzle
- the direct objectives, for the Child are;
- to understand the key parts of a cricket
- improve their hand-eye coordination and their fine motor skills
- indirectly, the Child can;
- develop problem solving (cognitive) skills
- encourage an interest in the world around us
- improve their manipulative skills
- lay a sound foundation to improve their focus and concentration
- this activity is a great support for the Montessori zoology curriculum
Contents and Size
A birchply puzzle in a frame
24cm x 24cm x 0.5cm
(9½” x 9½ x ¼”)
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Marilie Masters (verified owner) –
The image on the cricket puzzle is very bright. The children are attracted to this one.