The ABC Puzzle Cards from Learning Resources is a simple jigsaw style puzzle. This set of 26 colourful two-piece puzzles helps kids master early alphabet and language skills through brain-teasing puzzle play, which will help develop letter recognition, vocabulary, critical thinking and fine motor skills.
This puzzle set is aimed at children 3-years-old to 7-years-old but since our Teddy who is 2-years-old has started to learn letters at preschool, we thought this would be a brilliant way to help encourage learning at home in line with the pre-school.
There are a total of 52 pieces and each puzzle has each letter of the alphabet in upper and lower case paired with a picture easily recognisable to your younger ones.
What I really love about this puzzle set is each pair has a unique shape to ensure there is only one right answer. We laid these all the pieces out finding a letter which I pronounced phonics style, getting him to repeat it then I would say the name of the image for him to find and he would try to piece them together.
His little sister Bea who is 1 also go involved and luckily the pieces are large enough for her to play with, which was lovely to include them both and watch Teddy encourage her to repeat words and jump with glee when she recognised the cow!
What We LikedÂ
My favourite thing about this is each puzzle has a unique shape so he could only pair correct letters to the matching images. Also, the box it arrives in has a velcro seal too with a handle so it’s easy to tidy them away and store them together.
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Overall, a great addition for your little ones to introduce letters and phonics at an early age. A great product to have at home or for nurseries and preschools to encourage early learning.
How much is it and where can I buy it?Â
Learning Resources ABC Puzzle Cards is priced at just £13.50 and can be purchased directly from Learning Resources.
About Learning ResourcesÂ
Learning Resources have been helping parents and teachers build generations of amazing kids for over 35 years. From ABCs and 123s to fine motor and STEM skills, our educational toys offer kids the building blocks they need to succeed in school and develop a lifelong love of learning. Discover countless ways to learn through play with our award-winning products.
Learning Resources Inc was founded in 1984 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. 10 years later, in 1994, our learning journey began as Managing Director Dennis Blackmore founded Learning Resources Ltd. Located in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, our purpose was to serve the UK, European markets, the Middle East, Africa and India.
Over many years the company continued to grow and, in 2006, Learning Resources acquired Educational Insights, based in Los Angeles, California.
Their heritage and the trusted relationships they have built over the years are the cornerstone of our success, enabling us to continually evolve as their business continues to grow, meeting the needs of teachers, parents and other mentors.
For over 30 years they been the leader in educational toys and games, with more than 1,000 products sold in over 80 countries. Our toys are designed to help children build key educational skills… and get ready to take on the world!
Review by: Chloe O’Malley
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20 comments
We have a similar toy for our daughter and it is brilliant. The puzzle card set is highly recommended.
I can’t agree with you more
We had a very similar puzzle set when my boys were little. It might have been the same one, but I don’t remember since it would have been about 5 years ago that they outgrew it. These are so great for introductory letter recognition!
I agree, they are absolutely a fun set of cards to own and they promote learning through play as well
My daughter used to love this sort of thing when she was that age. Such a great way of teaching them letters and first words. You can always count on Learning Resources for providing good education toys!
I agree, a fun way for little ones to learn at home
My godson is at the age of learning his letters and numbers. I know my friend would appreciate this activity set as a gift for him!
How lovely to hear that, good luck to you
I really like that the container has that velcro seal. I had something similar for my kids when they were little, and it was so hard to keep everything together.
Absolutely! This was seals well and the puzzle can be stored easily
These sound like a really useful learning game. My nephew is approaching the right age for these and his parents love educational gifts.
How lovely to hear that, this would be perfect for him
This activity set is such a great tool for kids! I would have loved these for my kids when they were younger.
It is such a fun way to teach children
Such a fun way to learn and have fun. What a cute learning system for babies!
Absolutely, my children love playing with the puzzle
Great review! A great way for kids to learn and have fun at the same time. And a great gift idea for kids too!
Absolutely, the perfect gift for kids to learn through play
These are so cute! I love how chunky they are – they look very easy for little hands to put together.
I agree, they are and so easy to teach children about fine motor skills and sounds as well