Wooden inset puzzle ‘Animals on a Sledge’

About the game

The New Year’s sleigh is already waiting for its passengers! Father Christmas, the Winter Princess, a snowman, a bunny, a penguin and a squirrel are getting ready to set off on a festive journey. Help them all find their places on the sleigh.

‘Animals on the Sledge’ is a wooden jigsaw puzzle in the shape of a large festive sledge. The child looks at the characters, matches the figures to their corresponding places on the base and creates a New Year’s scene with the inscription ‘З Новим роком!’ (Happy New Year!).

Once all the passengers have gathered, you can make up your own story about their winter journey.

In the set

• a 32 × 23 cm sleigh-shaped base with the inscription ‘З Новим роком!’ (Happy New Year!)
• insertable figurines: Father Christmas, a winter princess, a snowman, a bunny, a penguin, a squirrel and others

How to play

1. Take out the figures.
2. The child matches each figure to its corresponding silhouette.
3. Tell them who is riding on the sledge.

Where to start

Start with the large figures — Father Christmas and the snowman.

Game variations

• ‘Who’s playing the accordion?’;
• count the passengers;
• ‘Who’s gone missing?’;
• a New Year’s story.

What children can practise

• shapes and silhouettes
• 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.