Children learn to identify which pieces will fit together by analyzing their shapes and colors. They must turn pieces around to find the correct fit. Slowly, they learn to do this in their heads rather than by trial and error.Researchers from the University of Chicago actually confirmed the link between spatial awareness and puzzle play. It turns out that 2-4 year olds who played with puzzles improved their spatial perception skills much more than those who didn't.
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