Wooden inset puzzle (frame-and-piece puzzle) ‘Sea Animals – 1’ (background with hints)

About the game

There are so many unusual creatures living underwater! A dolphin, an octopus, a seahorse and a starfish have all gathered together, but each one needs to find its own place amongst the underwater scenery.

‘Sea Animals – 1’ is a small wooden inset puzzle featuring four sea creatures. The child examines the figures, compares their shapes and matches them to the corresponding slots. The silhouette guides in the background help to position each animal correctly.

Four sea creatures — four little discoveries in the vibrant underwater world.

In the set

• a 16 × 12 cm base featuring the underwater world and silhouette clues
• 4 inserts: a dolphin, an octopus, a seahorse and a starfish

How to play

1. Take out the cards.
2. The child matches each card to its corresponding silhouette.
3. Name the animal and tell the child about it.

Where to start

Start with the dolphin and the star.

Game variations

• ‘Who can swim the fastest?’;
• ‘Who’s gone missing?’;
• Guess the animal from the description.

What children can practise

• knowledge of marine animals
• 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.