Wooden puzzle with gears, Ocean, 3 years+, 18 pieces, Melissa & Doug [000772310031]

Description:

The Wooden Underwater Gear Puzzle – 18 Pieces is a marine-themed wooden puzzle that combines traditional jigsaw play with rotating mechanisms (gear pieces) . When the puzzle is fully assembled, the 3 interconnected gears can rotate, providing an interactive and dynamic experience.
The design includes colorful illustrations of sea creatures against an underwater scene, and the puzzle pieces fit over pegs on the base plate, which helps with orientation and matching.
It is considered a suitable game for children aged 3 and up as well as preschoolers, for screen-free play activities that combine fun with learning.

Benefits:

• stimulates logical thinking and planning while assembling the puzzle
• develops fine motor skills by manipulating and fixing pieces
• offers a tactile and interactive experience thanks to the rotating mechanism (gear)
• encourages recognition of numbers, animals and colors
• promotes screen-free play
• helps the child understand the concept of cause and effect : correctly added pieces cause the wheels to turn

How to use:

1. Place the puzzle board on a flat surface.
2. Start fitting the wooden pieces into the corresponding spaces on the board, using the visual clues in the background.
3. Each piece includes or fits over pegs that allow the pieces to engage the interconnected gears (gear pieces).
4. Once all the pieces are in place, the wheels can spin to bring the sea scene to life.
5. During the game, you can encourage your child to count the animals in the puzzle, identify the colors, or search-and-find the hidden animals.
6. After playing, you can detach the pieces and store them so that the puzzle can be reused.

Precautions and contraindications:

Not recommended for children under 3 years old , due to the size of the parts which may pose a choking hazard .
Adult supervision is recommended for young children during use.
Avoid exposure to moisture or water , as wood can absorb water and warp.
Clean with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth, avoiding harsh chemicals that can damage the paint or wood.
Do not force the parts or wheels — forcing the mechanism can destroy the connections.
Store the puzzle in a dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.

Specifications:

Age : 3 years +
Material : wood
Puzzle size : 30.3 x 22.5 x 0.25 cm

Presentation:

18 pieces