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Our Map of Europe Puzzle Alphabet Jigsaws provides a valuable and unique way for the whole family to learn about the fascinating continent of Europe. Each interlocking piece represents a separate country, giving a great sense of perspective of our place in the world.<\/p>\n

This handcrafted map jigsaw puzzle comes beautifully packaged in a recycled cardboard presentation box and comes with a stylish drawstring cotton bag for storage after play.<\/p>\n

You can find similar products in our<\/b> puzzles section<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

About Alphabet Jigsaws<\/span><\/p>\n

Since 1997, We have been designing and producing original handcrafted wooden jigsaw puzzles for children of all ages. Our products are made from sustainably sourced wood and painted by hand in dazzling colours, using non-toxic acrylic paints. Each jigsaw comes packaged in a recycled cardboard box with a drawstring cotton bag for storage after play.<\/span><\/p>\n

10 reasons why jigsaw puzzles & this Europe Puzzle Alphabet Jigsaws are beneficial for children<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Fine motor development<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Jigsaw puzzles help to develop and refine a child\u2019s fine motor skills.\u00a0 In order to play with a jigsaw puzzle, children need to pick up, pinch and hold pieces, move them around and manipulate them into the correct slots.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Hand and eye coordination<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Playing with jigsaws requires trial and error. If a piece doesn\u2019t fit, a child must put it down and try another one. This is all fantastic practice for developing a child\u2019s hand and eye coordination<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. Problem solving and logical reasoning<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Completing a jigsaw puzzle successfully can\u2019t be cheated so your child needs to use critical thinking, reasoning skills and problem solving \u2013 all skills which are valuable in later life.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. \u00a0 Spatial awareness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Clinical trials have proved that by working out how smaller pieces fit into the bigger picture children develop their skills of movement, depth and distance perception \u2013 known to neurologists as visuo-spatial functioning.<\/span><\/p>\n

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          1. \u00a0 Cognitive skills<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Jigsaw puzzles come in a wide array of topics. Jigsaws are a great way of arousing children\u2019s interest in a subject but also committing information to memory \u2013 known as subliminal learning or learning through play.<\/span><\/p>\n

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            1. Improved memory and attention span<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Jigsaw puzzles are especially good at reinforcing existing connections between our brain cells and therefore improving short-term memory. One study reveals that playing jigsaw puzzles can reduce our chances of developing certain types of mental illness, memory loss and dementia later in life. It also helps children to improve their ability to focus for long hours, learning perseverance and patience along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n

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              1. Self esteem<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                \u201cI did it!\u201d Completing a jigsaw puzzle gives children a great sense of satisfaction and pride in themselves. It\u2019s a great boost to self-confidence and self-esteem, which will give them confidence to take on other bigger challenges whilst keeping a positive growth mind-set.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                1. Teamwork<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  By working together as a family or collaborating with a friend over a jigsaw puzzle, a child is practicing valuable life skills, such as communication, sharing, turn taking, allocating tasks in order to succeed, and lending support to their team members.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                  1. Meditative benefits<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    As children concentrate on a jigsaw puzzle their minds are completely focused. Whilst tasked with searching for colours and shapes, they\u2019re allowing their brains to let go of any stresses and anxieties, creating calm and well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                    1. \u00a0 Last, but not least \u2013 It\u2019s FUN!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Children of all ages love jigsaw puzzles. As do adults. Don\u2019t just reserve jigsaw puzzles for rainy days, enjoy them together at any time and reap the benefits. A puzzle keeps the whole family entertained for hours on end.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                      Cotton bag included<\/p>\n

                      Dimensions: 35cm x 27cm x 2cm<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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                      This intricate wooden Map of Europe jigsaw puzzle, hand painted in vibrant colours, depicts all the countries of Europe and its surrounding seas and oceans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":19531,"template":"","meta":[],"authors":[],"counties":[],"product_cat":[851,620,31],"product_tag":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nEurope Puzzle Alphabet Jigsaws<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Europe Puzzle Alphabet Jigsaws provides a valuable and unique way for the whole family to learn about the fascinating continent of Europe.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/learninglab.ie\/product\/map-of-europe-by-alphabet-jigsaws\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Europe Puzzle Alphabet Jigsaws\" \/>\n<meta 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