Are different types of floor puzzles better for infants and young kids?

Floor puzzles with only a few large pieces are ideal for toddlers. The large pieces are easier to handle with their small hands, and the limited number of pieces holds their attention and minimizes frustration. Block puzzles or those with handles on the pieces are ideal. Thick board or wooden puzzles can also withstand rough handling by young kids.

What educational features should I look for in puzzles?

Matching puzzles help young kids recognize outlines and shapes and enhance problem solving capabilities and memory retention. Larger jigsaws will give your kids a sense of task completion when they're finished, and increase their social interaction as you help them figure out how to fit the pieces together.

Do floor puzzles benefit adults in any way?

Apart from being fun to do, floor puzzles are a great way to enhance your concentration and problem solving skills as you put the pieces together. Choose a puzzle with a large number of small pieces and a complicated picture or pattern to make it more interesting and challenging.