Shapes Board Puzzle

Looking for a thoughtful birthday gift or the perfect toy to keep little ones engaged on the go? These Wooden Shape Puzzles are a winning choice! Designed to spark creativity and encourage learning through play, they’re as educational as they are entertaining. With vibrant colours and cheerful designs, each puzzle invites children into a world of problem-solving, shape recognition, and hands-on fun. Whether at home or traveling, this compact and durable toy offers a screen-free way to support your child’s development—making it a must-have for curious young minds.

What's included:

• Choose your design
• Each puzzle measures  17cm x 22 cm

What our OT says: 

The Power of Small World Play: Why It Matters for Growing Minds

Small world play is so much more than tiny figurines, wooden blocks, and mini landscapes—it’s a gateway to creativity, emotional expression, and meaningful learning. I often see how this simple yet powerful form of play can unlock developmental opportunities for children of all ages and abilities. Whether it’s a jungle scene crafted from rainbow arches and wooden animals, or a little village built with mountains, houses, and flowers, small world play nurtures growth in ways that are both fun and functional.

1. Encourages Imagination and Storytelling

When children engage in small world play, they create rich stories, scenarios, and characters. This type of imaginative play allows them to explore real-life situations in a safe and manageable way—navigating emotions, solving conflicts, and experimenting with social roles. It builds narrative thinking, a vital foundation for literacy and language development.

2. Builds Fine Motor Skills and Coordination

Placing small pieces, stacking blocks, or moving characters through their little world helps develop fine motor control and hand-eye coordination. For young children or those with developmental delays, this type of play can strengthen finger dexterity and precision in a natural and motivating way.

3. Promotes Emotional Regulation

Small world play is often soothing and repetitive, making it an excellent tool for self-regulation. It provides a calming sensory experience—especially when paired with wooden textures, natural materials, and gentle movement. Children often use small world scenarios to process big feelings, acting out moments from their lives or expressing emotions they may not yet have words for.

4. Supports Cognitive and Problem-Solving Skills

From designing layouts and building structures to navigating pretend challenges, children engage in planning, sequencing, and flexible thinking. These cognitive skills are key to executive functioning and everyday learning.

5. Encourages Social Interaction and Communication

In group settings, small world play fosters turn-taking, negotiation, and collaborative storytelling. It’s an inclusive activity that bridges language barriers and developmental differences, allowing each child to participate in a way that suits their unique strengths.

6. Affordable and Adaptable

Simple wooden puzzles and shaped blocks—like those featuring mountains, rainbows, flowers, and more—are perfect additions to any small world setup. Not only are they budget-friendly, but they’re also open-ended, meaning there’s no “right” or “wrong” way to play. Children are free to construct their own worlds and stories, which keeps play fresh and engaging.