Wooden puzzle (frame-and-piece) ‘Transport – 1’ (background with clue)

About the game

It’s time to take to the skies! The aeroplane, helicopter, small plane and hot-air balloon are all ready for take-off, but each one needs to find its place on the play mat.

‘Transport – 1’ is a wooden insert frame featuring four types of air transport. The child examines the figures, compares their shapes and finds the corresponding silhouette clues on the base. Whilst playing, you can name the vehicles and discuss how they move.

Four flying machines — a little introduction to the world of air travel.

In the set

• a 16 × 12 cm base with silhouette clues
• 4 inserts: aeroplane, hot-air balloon, small aeroplane, helicopter

How to play

1. Remove the tabs.
2. The child matches each tab to its corresponding silhouette.
3. Name the object and explain what it is used for.

Where to start

Start with 2 tabs, then move on to all of them.

Game variations

• ‘What’s flying?’;
• ‘What’s gone missing?’;
• Guess from the description.

What children can practise

• knowledge of transport
• fine motor skills
• speech

Who it’s for

Children aged 3 and over; at home, at kindergarten, whilst travelling.

Material

Wood-based board (pressed wood), bright print.