elodie has really been into 'playing puzzles' lately. this makes me happy as it is a good way to get on the ground and have some quiet play together. she has graduated from the wooden ones with the raised pegs to puzzles that have around 8 pieces. puzzles are so great for building eye-hand coordination, improving motor skills and developing shape recognition. she also loves this app which we've used as a special treat on long plane rides or when she's been out of the house too long.
here are a few we especially like:
the cutest giraffe puzzle
a narrow to wide puzzle
a vintage counting farm puzzle
it's a small world puzzle (cute!)
a dress up puzzle for when elodie's older
image: made by joel elephant puzzle