We, human beings, have two separate hemispheres also known as right and left-brain wherein each of them works differently. The right brain, for example, can deal with our emotions and can perform tasks holistically while the left one functions in a linear fashion. When both of them are being used, your mind has the power to work in its best condition, and when used like that it will only get better and stronger. Speaking of which, jigsaw puzzles are the ideal way to train both sides of our brain, which makes it ideal for children.
Jigsaw puzzles, in fact, are considered as intense activities that can train the brain cells and activate them in order to increase both their efficiency and capacity. According to several studies, people who solve jigsaw puzzles were considered as fully active people with a brain that works really fast. They are also considered to have a longer lifespan and also have fewer chances for Alzheimer's disease, dementia, etc.
Since our brain produces the so famous chemical dopamine which is responsible for improving learning and memory, why not help our children increase these brain properties and capacities by treating them with some interesting wooden jigsaw puzzle games for kids?! Working on jigsaw puzzle games for kids will make them alert, it will increase their concentration, and expand their creativity. What's more, looking at the images on the jigsaw puzzles will help them practice visualization, which is good for both their physical and mental activity.
Working and focusing on the same image for a certain period of time will induce calmness and acts somehow as a meditation practice. This is especially important for toddlers as we know that they have some freaky stages when they act like crazy. (chuckles) Thus, working on jigsaw puzzles is a great way to keep them calm and entertained for several hours while improving their mental health.
Jigsaw puzzles are a great way to help your little one develop its language and math skills as through game he will need to communicate with you or his friends about the pieces itself (their colour, shape, size, details). While working with the puzzle they will also learn to categorize, organize and count the pieces in order to see if there is a missing one.
Except for improving their fine motor skills, puzzles are also great for building eye-hand coordination. The ability to coordinate what the eyes see, what the mind thinks, and what the hands want to do take a lot of practice, especially when talking about little children.
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