Simple jigsaws improve spatial awareness and teach your pre-school child to recognise shapes and fit them together, an important pre-reading skill – as the puzzle encourages the child to observe the picture closely.

20071024Living & Learning has produced a range of Fireman Sam puzzles for children aged two plus and we asked Joseph, aged three to test one for Parenting Without Tears.

The Fire Engine Action Puzzle has 24 pieces, featuring an action-packed town scene from Fireman Sam and comes in a box the shape of Jupiter the fire engine.

Joseph's mum, Harriet Elliot was impressed.
“The Fire Engine Action Puzzle is simple enough to be done alone by the child, interesting enough to talk around and about with an adult, with the added bonus of a favourite character, all in a wonderfully-shaped box. This Fireman Sam jigsaw is the perfect present for a three year-old boy.”

Fire Engine Action Puzzle costs £7.99 from Living & Learning.