A giant floor puzzle that features an Aboriginal design of a platypus. The platypus is a unique creature that is only found in Australia. It is also one of five mammal species that lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young. They make their homes in freshwater areas that flow throughout the eastern and south-eastern coast of Australia, as well as Tasmania. Though they are mainly water mammals, they also climb onto the riverbanks to dig burrows with their claws.
When children work together on puzzles, they learn teamwork, cooperation, and sharing. Puzzles also help improve short term memory and problem-solving. Assembling puzzles is a calm and fun way for children to improve their hand-eye coordination, learn a new skill and teach children about new concepts and facts. Children can feel a sense of satisfaction when they fit the pieces together, giving a boost to their confidence. Puzzles are also a positive way to keep students quiet and focused.
Each of the wooden puzzle pieces are durable to withstand play over long periods of time and they are lightweight for the children to easily pick up each of the pieces and place on the puzzle board. These puzzles can be wiped clean to keep them free from germs and bacteria, just allow them to completely dry out before the next child uses them.
All Tuzzles puzzles have a water based protective top layer applied directly over the printed image. Tuzzles puzzles use a direct silkscreen printing process that will not de-laminate or peel. They are protected by the water based clear topcoat from scratches, spills and marks and can be cleaned off with a damp cloth without damage.
Tuzzles is an Australian owned company, and all puzzles are made in Australia. They are high quality products, which feature printing directly onto the puzzle. The puzzles are durable and can withstand the classroom. Tuzzles themes include animals, feelings, hygiene, safety, multi-culturalism, counting and transport. Original artwork produced by artists at the Circle of Arts Foundation in Adelaide.
Measures 70(L) x 40(H)cm. Contains 25 pieces. Ages 3+ years
Art and Craft catalogue page: 760
