Description

Whenever children go bug-hunting in the garden, they always hope to find ladybirds.  Making this puzzle helps the Child to think about ladybirds, how they fly, walk and what they do.

The Ladybird Puzzle is one of a series of puzzles designed for young children.  An attractive insect, very pretty and often mentioned in nursery rhymes.

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 Ladybird.  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 Ladybird
  • 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”)

Related Products

• The Cricket Puzzle
• The Dragonfly Puzzle
• The Butterfly Puzzle
• The Wasp Puzzle
• Cabinet for 5 Puzzles
• Insect Matching Activity
• Parts of a Spider Activity
• My First book of Insects
• Life Cycle of a Ladybird Objects
• Life Cycle of a Ladybird Activity
• Growth Process of a Butterfly Puzzle
• Vertebrate and Invertebrate Sorting Activity

Further Reading and Resources

Ladybug or Ladybird – Grammarist