North America Puzzle Map

Description

As the Child completes the North America Puzzle Map, you introduce the child to the different countries that make up the continent, and indirectly to geography. Each individual piece is a country found in North America. The knob on each piece, serves a dual purpose; it indicates the position of the capital of each country, and it helps the Child to lift each piece out of the frame with ease. This map is an integral component of the Montessori curriculum, and serves several purposes:

Direct Objective by working with the North America Puzzle Map

The main aim of using this puzzle map, is to introduce the Child to North America. By manipulating, and placing the pieces, they develop an understanding of the shape, and location of each country.

Indirectly, children develop other skills;

they refine their fine motor skills, strengthening their finger muscles as they lift each country out of the frame, using the knob provided
enhancement of their cognitive development;
- by working out how to place each puzzle piece, they need spatial awareness,
- critical thinking, and
- problem solving skills
they broaden their vocabulary, as they learn to say the name of each country
the self-correcting nature of the jigsaw puzzle, allows children to identify, and correct mistakes independently. This nurtures a sense of self-confidence, and autonomy as they explore, and learn.

Dimensions

The wooden frame, surrounding the puzzle map measures: 57.5cm x 45cm x 2cm / (22.½” x 17¾” x ¾”).

Wooden Montessori Materials - Features and Care Instructions

One of the attractions to the Montessori Method is the extensive use of wood.

We use several types of wood, sourced from renewable sources, in the production of our Montessori Materials.

Solid beechwood for cylinder blocks, pink towers, dressing frames and brown stairs.
Birchply for trays, holders and animal and botany puzzles.
MDF for puzzle maps
Pineply for boxes and containers

We ensure that the coatings and inks used are not only eco-friendly, but also non-toxic.

Our wooden products are manufactured by responsible partner factories both locally and abroad and ensure that fair labour practices are adopted.

Care instructions for Childrens House Wooden Materials:

If wooden products are exposed to liquids, wipe dry as quickly as possible.
Most of the surfaces can be wiped with a damp cloth if exposed to dirt or grime.
Avoid leaving any of our wooden product in direct sunlight, as it may warp certain woods and/ or the coating may fade over time.

Order R1000 or more for FREE shipping to South Africa

Order R1000 worth of items to qualify for free shipping to your door anywhere in South Africa.

Transit times depend on your location:

Cape Metro – next day if your order is placed before 13h00
Gauteng & Durban – 2 to 3 days
Everywhere else – 2 to 4 days depending on your location

Feel free to email us should you require any further information.

Delivery to USA, EU, Canada & the UK

We offer free delivery to the USA:

USA – free for orders over $400 – 7 days to your door
Canada – 7 day shipping is calculated at checkout – subject to additional GST & PST which is billed on arrival
UK – 7 day shipping is calculated at checkout – subject to 20% VAT which is billed on arrival
EU – 7 day shipping calculated at checkout – subject to EU VAT which is billed on arrival
Australia – 9 days – may be subject to 10% GST which is billed on arrival
NZ – 9 days – may be subject to 15% GST which is billed on arrival

Should you require further information about shipping charges, please feel free to contact us at info@childrenshouse.co.za