Hey Mumma, Daddy! What do you think? I’m ready for new tasks that will help me learn and grow by 18 months. The Wooden Peg-Puzzle The Wooden Peg-Puzzle is just what I need! It’s a fun way for me to improve my cognitive development and fine motor skills, and it helps me learn independently by following Montessori principles. Just like Tinyvers and Montessori expert Shivani say, this is how we can play with it together.
Using the Peg-Puzzle:
Show Me How: Place a peg into its slot to complete part of the puzzle. Say, “Look, I’m putting the peg in the right spot.” This helps me understand the game and learn new words.
Encourage Independent Play:
After showing me, let me try placing the pegs on my own. Allow me to explore and fit the pegs into the puzzle. This helps me become more independent and confident.
Focus on the Process:
Celebrate my effort, even if I don’t get the pegs perfectly aligned. This makes the activity fun and encourages me to keep trying.
Introduce New Challenges Gradually:
At first, just show me how to put in one peg. As I get better, add more pegs. We can change the puzzles or pins as I improve, matching them by picture.
Benefits of the Peg-Puzzle:
Encourages Replay:
I find that when I play the puzzle again, I get better at it each time. It helps me understand how the puzzle works.
Improves Memory:
Remembering where each peg goes helps improve my memory, making it easier for me to recall things.
Improves Fine Motor Skills:
Placing the pegs where they belong helps me improve my hand and finger coordination. It also connects what I see to how I move my hands.