Sometimes toys get lost in a closet or a toy box. I have a friend who rotates toys so there always seems like there are new toys around. She stores a box in the basement and every month or so brings that one up and exchanges the toys that are "old".
Puzzles are one of those toys...bring out the wooden ones they did when they were babies! Time them...see how fast they can get it done now!! Talk about the first time they did that puzzle and how proud they were when they got it right! Talk about what they are learning when they do puzzles-dexterity, hand eye coordination, matching colors and shapes.
Then, get out a 100 piece puzzle. Work together to get it done. Is it faster to work the outside sides first or the main picture?
Then, if they are still interested, get out a bigger puzzle-200-500 piece...this might take several days to finish. If you don't have one that big, check Goodwill or Garage sales...they are always looking to get rid of puzzles.
Work together, come back to it often. When it is complete, use puzzle glue and hang it on the wall. Have fun working together!
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