In the modern age of computers it has been argued that children learn rapidly how to operate the computer through exposure to games since they are motivated to do so. Play is seen as a way of working off aggression – and learning the basics of survival, particularly in the animal kingdom it’s also seen as a means of learning social behaviors – like co-operative games, as well as a commonly accepted means of relaxation. Puzzles provide an environment in which one can interact with other people and develop social skills.įor example: From the beginning of your life, you probably played with your fingers and toes – and then an adult joins in with this play, the play then evolves into numeracy game – and then into rhyme – one, two, three, four, five, once I caught a fish alive. Games are a form of play – however, they also provide an environment in which game players can learn about themselves. Thinking back to your childhood years I bet there were puzzles that you found fun and which also made significant contributions to your learning.
This by no means a new phenomenon, toys have been used in education for upwards of 4000 years – many of the toys are still being used in some form of other. Adopted for example by the Montessori school, puzzles present an innovative, child-centered approach to education. Toys and games play a large part in the early development of children amongst many developed nations.
Puzzles are like brain food – they teach creativity, logical thinking and dexterity skills.
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