Wooden Jigsaw

During the great depression, Wooden Jigsaw puzzle was the major recreation, for reasons that they find it as the cheapest form of pastime not only for kids but adult as well. They prefer to stay at home and play with it rather than go to bars and pubs which they find very costly. It was believed to be a very common toy during the early 19^th century. Until it evolved into an educational tool and past time not only for kids but adult as well though it was more  appealing to kids, adults find it fun to play too since some of the puzzles are made intricately to be solved easily.

The evolution of wooden jigsaw puzzle began when capitalist find people engrossed in playing with it. Companies began making different kind of puzzles and lure consumer different wooden puzzles to play with; they made it a point to make colorful and artistic produce. From alphabets to shape, animals and even engines, this are all together made for kids in different age. Some made maps which are made solely for adults.

Up to present, wooden jigsaw is still used as a toy or an educational tool in school. This type of toy practices a child’s motor development by developing their grasp  as well as it enhances a child’s cognitive skills through  awareness of themes, shapes, colors and many others. In the course of playing this game, children develop techniques on how to achieve or solve the problem which can reflect their kind of solving problem during their adult life.

Another benefit of wooden jigsaw puzzle is that it develops and boost a child’s self-esteem, Since the satisfaction of get done with a puzzle will boost the child’s morale which gives them a sense of accomplishment. Also, wooden puzzle promotes socialization as it promotes cooperative process with other kids. They will learn to share their toys and the mechanics of solving a puzzle. Other educators believe that Wooden puzzle also help develop the act of persistence and develop their problem solving capability. They will develop a strategy and good approach on how to achieve their goal.