This document discusses the importance of puzzles for developing various skills in children such as problem solving, critical thinking, fine motor skills, creativity, and self-esteem. It states that puzzles are problems designed to test ingenuity and often as a form of entertainment. The document also notes that solving puzzles helps sharpen abilities in gathering information, assessing situations, and finding quick solutions to problems, which can benefit children academically and professionally.

1. Importance of Puzzle
Solving

4. What is a puzzle?
a problem that tests the ingenuity
(cleverness/brightness/creativity) of the solver
often contrived as a form of entertainment
stemmed from serious mathematical or
logistical problems

6. Importance of Puzzles
Persistence
Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
Hand Eye Coordination and Fine Motor Skills
Creativity
Social Skills
 Self Esteem
Memory
Setting Small Goals

7. Kids who are good at puzzles will
find their ability to gather
information, assess a situation,
and find a quick solution to a
problem greatly sharpened. This
will pay wonderful dividends in
their academic, and later,
professional career.

8. Sources
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good-for-your-childs-development/
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learning/