Explore World Geography Through Puzzles
World geography puzzles provide an opportunity to lay the early foundation for global citizenship while practicing important development skills.
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Puzzles are engaging learning tools with many benefits.
Floor and tabletop puzzles provide an opportunity for screen-free creative play and developing important social, cognitive, and motor skills. Problem-solving, critical thinking, memory, hand-eye coordination, spatial perception, concentration, and perseverance – just to name a few.
*Be mindful when choosing a puzzle. Consider age, abilities, safety, and guidance.
Introduce and reinforce world geography awareness through puzzles.
Our World Jumbo Floor Puzzle from Mudpuppy
Ages 3 and up
- This puzzle consists of 25 extra-thick pieces that are perfect for little hands.
- Colorful illustrations of animals provide an opportunity for practicing naming and counting.
- Printed with soy-based inks, they are non-toxic for children.
- A sturdy box stores the pieces and a rope handle makes it easy to take with you.
- The finished puzzle measures 22″ x 22″
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Map of the World from Mudpuppy
Ages 5-9
- This 78-piece puzzle is great for discovering the continents and oceans by name, shape, and location.
- 17 special puzzle pieces are shaped like icons of the region, such as the Eiffel Tower, Taj Mahal, kangaroo, and giraffe.
- A sturdy storage box shows the completed puzzle.
- The finished puzzle measures 23” x 16.5”
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World Puzzle + Poster by Crocodile Creek
Ages 6 and up
For more experienced puzzlers, this tabletop puzzle and matching poster feature illustrations by David Dean (Barefoot World Atlas and The Barefoot Book of Children).
- This puzzle contains 200 thick puzzle pieces.
- A sturdy cardboard canister with a rope handle is helpful for cleanup and storage.
- The finished puzzle size is 19” x 13”
- Includes a matching poster, measuring 16” by 24”
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World Cities Poster + Puzzle by Crocodile Creek
Ages 6 and up
Locate cities near and far with this challenging tabletop puzzle.
- 200 beautifully illustrated thick puzzle pieces
- a sturdy canister for easy storage
- a matching poster, measuring 16” by 24”
- the finished puzzle size is 19” x 13”
Purchase World Cities Poster + Puzzle