u003cpu003eu003cbru003eFor children 2 years and younger, we recommend 3-10 jumbo knob pieces. It’s important not to overwhelm the child with more pieces than they can handle. Puzzles for 2-year-olds should start with 3 big pieces and gradually increase as the child develops.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003c/pu003ennnnu003cpu003eYoung children are fumbling with their newly found skills. Picking up a puzzle piece can prove to be a challenge on its own. The jumbo knobs allow your child the ability to grasp the puzzle pieces easier. This in turn refines their motor skills and steers them in the right direction. You’ll see a sense of accomplishment in the child right away as they eagerly squeeze the puzzle piece correctly in its place.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003c/pu003ennnnu003cpu003eIn addition, the jigsaw puzzle should accommodate matching pictures underneath each piece to support eye, hand, and visual perception skills. Puzzles with numbers, letters, farm animals and pets are great starter picks.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003c/pu003ennnnu003cpu003eu003cbu003ePuzzles for 2–3-year-olds:u003c/bu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003c/pu003ennnnu003cpu003eAt this age, children like to see well-known objects and characters. Their favorite cartoon, musical instruments, and transportation illustrations are great options. Tailoring puzzles to their personalities may positively increase the amount of ‘playtime’ a puzzle receives.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003c/pu003ennnnu003cpu003eChildren in this age group should be working with 8-20 pieces. Puzzles for 3-year-olds should encompass smaller puzzle pieces as well. Smaller puzzle pieces are a good learning tool. We want to continue challenging them, but careful not to overwhelm. Countered pieces are encouraged, due to its easy fit advantage, it makes it easier to identify the content of the illustration. As a result, your child is prone to complete a puzzle project, instilling self-esteem in the process of early learning critical skills.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003c/pu003ennnnu003cpu003eu003cbu003ePuzzles for 3–5-year-olds:u003c/bu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003c/pu003ennnnu003cpu003eAs your child grows so does their experience. By now they are dealing freely with rotation and joining pieces. However, they still often use trial and error. Fitting the pieces incorrectly and purposely is a sign you can move on to greater number of pieces and more complex design.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003c/pu003ennnnu003cpu003eFor 4-year-olds, toddlers should be working with 20-40 pieces. We suggest looking into a series collection, which offers levels that coordinate with situations. Whole figures are framed by the outline with different complexities and puzzle pieces differ in size. Both of which make-up and decide the level of difficulty. It is important to introducing the levels of difficulty in puzzles for 4-year-oldsu0026nbsp;so that it keeps the activity appealing and satisfying. Puzzles for 5-year-olds and older should include up to 60 pieces.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003c/pu003ennnnu003cfigure class=u0022wp-block-imageu0022u003eu003cimg decoding=u0022asyncu0022 src=u0022https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0496/0085/files/kids1_large.jpg?v=1487831207u0022 alt=u0022u0022u003eu003c/figureu003ennnnu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cbru003ePuzzles for 6-8-year-olds:u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003ennnnu003cpu003eAt this point, 6 years olds, have accrued sufficient skills on jigsaw puzzles. The potential that they have managed to achieve is marked by their ability to define puzzle pieces in relation to its place in the puzzle.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003c/pu003ennnnu003cpu003eSorting the puzzle pieces is common in this age group. Each child develops their own unique strategy to problem-solving. They’ll do this in accordance to shape, color, and/or object. Always looking for the next challenge, children in this age group can work with puzzles with up to 260 pieces, depending on their experience, this number can increase up to 500 pieces.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003c/pu003ennnnu003cpu003eThe source of satisfaction lies in choosing the correct puzzle. Bear in mind that the elaborateness of the puzzle is dependent and varies on the individual child’s abilities. Assessing the level of difficulty is important in figuring out the appropriate puzzle game for children of all ages. u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003c/pu003ennnnu003cpu003eThe number of pieces, piece size, the degree of detail of each puzzle, and even the child’s experience are all factors that contribute tou0026nbsp;finding a suitable puzzleu0026nbsp;to fit the interests of any young child or toddler. Seek information and advice from your pediatrician for any concerns you may have on your child's developmental progress. They understand your child's health and wellness is a priority and are just as happy to help. And as always, don’t forget to show tons of support for your child by participating and staying involved as you see fit.u003c/pu003e