Price : $15.99
Features include:
•MPAA Rating: UNRATED
•Format: DVD
•Runtime: 110 minutes
Feature Geopuzzle U.S. and Canada
- Jumbo-sized with bright colors
- Designed by an art professor
- Kids love puzzles
- Fun way to learn
- Great introduction to geography
This review is from : Geopuzzle U.S. and Canada
Great puzzle. . We purchased several of these puzzles for our 3 year old son. He loves them. The pieces are large and sturdy. We like that each state and Canadian province is its own piece. It's a great way for kids to learn geography and develop spatial coordination. We have all of the continents that are available. We highly recommend.
Great puzzle. . We purchased several of these puzzles for our 3 year old son. He loves them. The pieces are large and sturdy. We like that each state and Canadian province is its own piece. It's a great way for kids to learn geography and develop spatial coordination. We have all of the continents that are available. We highly recommend.
Geopuzzle U.S. and Canada Reviews
Wonderful way to learn your geography . The pieces on this puzzle line up to the provinces and states of North America. My 8-year old knows her geography really well, and the 5-year old is susprisingly good at it. The pieces in the outer edge of the puzzle interlock, but the inner ones do not (square states, for example)... so younger kids need help keeping pieces in place. A few of the larger pieces (e.g. Nunavut and Ontario) have warped a little too, making assembly even more tricky. I recommend this puzzle to adults too -- as an immigrant to the USA I had a tough time placing most of the states.
Wonderful way to learn your geography . The pieces on this puzzle line up to the provinces and states of North America. My 8-year old knows her geography really well, and the 5-year old is susprisingly good at it. The pieces in the outer edge of the puzzle interlock, but the inner ones do not (square states, for example)... so younger kids need help keeping pieces in place. A few of the larger pieces (e.g. Nunavut and Ontario) have warped a little too, making assembly even more tricky. I recommend this puzzle to adults too -- as an immigrant to the USA I had a tough time placing most of the states.
Geopuzzle U.S. and Canada Opinions
Huge hit with my 4 yr old . A friend recommended these puzzles to me and we started with this one. My 4 year old puts it together at least twice a day. I appreciate that the puzzle pieces are shaped like the actual state. It's been wonderful to see my son learn the names of each state and each state's geographical proximity. My only complaint is that the pieces are a little flimsy, which surprised me because it is made in Germany and we have had excellent luck with other German-made puzzles. It doesn't hinder my son, though; we just use some clear packing tape to reinforce the pieces when they start to bend a bit. My son is constantly asking me for the other puzzles in the series.
Huge hit with my 4 yr old . A friend recommended these puzzles to me and we started with this one. My 4 year old puts it together at least twice a day. I appreciate that the puzzle pieces are shaped like the actual state. It's been wonderful to see my son learn the names of each state and each state's geographical proximity. My only complaint is that the pieces are a little flimsy, which surprised me because it is made in Germany and we have had excellent luck with other German-made puzzles. It doesn't hinder my son, though; we just use some clear packing tape to reinforce the pieces when they start to bend a bit. My son is constantly asking me for the other puzzles in the series.
Very pleasantly surprised. . I picked up this toy for my three year old knowing that he likely wouldn't be able to do it or wouldn't have the interest. Little did I know that it would become his FAVORITE puzzle. He has been working 100 piece ones for some time, so the number of pieces wasn't a big deal. And he can put the pieces together all by himself and really only needs help with the Eastern states as they are smaller. I am in awe of how much he likes to talk about the states and Canada as he puts the puzzle together, and how he is always asking to work it. And once it is together, he LOVES talking about where family and friends live and where he has traveled to. The puzzle itself is very durable and I like how the shapes fit together pretty well and are realistic in size (the territories in Canada being huge over the states, and the states are various sizes). Overall, a very neat puzzle and I am excited to try another by this company.
Educational colorful and fun . My 6 year old son loves this puzzle. The pieces are thick and colorful, for the most part cut on state/province lines. I'd greatly recommend it for kids just learning the states and Canadian provinces. Older kids might not find it as interesting.
The only downside that I've found is that one of the outer ocean pieces has a narrow area. My son bent this piece slightly sideways while assembling the puzzle, and now it's beginning to tear. If your kids are really rough on their toys, you may end up gluing/taping this single piece back together after a month or so. We've not had a problem with the durability of any of the other pieces.
Overall, very educational, fun for kids who like puzzles.
The only downside that I've found is that one of the outer ocean pieces has a narrow area. My son bent this piece slightly sideways while assembling the puzzle, and now it's beginning to tear. If your kids are really rough on their toys, you may end up gluing/taping this single piece back together after a month or so. We've not had a problem with the durability of any of the other pieces.
Overall, very educational, fun for kids who like puzzles.
Great Learning tool and fun. . Well, It's a puzzle. No batteries, no tv, or cartridge required. My kids enjoy video games like most kids, inasmuch we occasionally force on them an educational toy of sorts. This is one that they both enjoy (they are 7 and 8).
The puzzle itself, is of what Id gander is a high quality/density cardboard. Whats particularly nice about it is a majority of the pieces are often a country, state or territory (depending on which puzzle you are doing. We have several of these).
Aside from the enjoyment most kids get out of doing a puzzle, questions arise out of them in which i know they are learning. "Dad, there are two Washingtons?" "What does D.C. stand for?", "Alaska is one of the biggest states isn't it" and so on....
Though they are not exactly cheap for a typical puzzle, in my opinion you are getting your moneys worth for what the kids walk away with. A better understanding of the world we live in.
The puzzle itself, is of what Id gander is a high quality/density cardboard. Whats particularly nice about it is a majority of the pieces are often a country, state or territory (depending on which puzzle you are doing. We have several of these).
Aside from the enjoyment most kids get out of doing a puzzle, questions arise out of them in which i know they are learning. "Dad, there are two Washingtons?" "What does D.C. stand for?", "Alaska is one of the biggest states isn't it" and so on....
Though they are not exactly cheap for a typical puzzle, in my opinion you are getting your moneys worth for what the kids walk away with. A better understanding of the world we live in.
Geopuzzle . This is a great puzzle for child or adult who wants to learn the locations of countries. Educational, fun, attractive, and sturdy enough. I have several Geopuzzles and am pleased with all of them.
My PreK son loves it! . Albeit, my 4?-year-old son already loves puzzles. I wanted him to have fun while teaching him at the same time. After our first "puzzle lesson" he could already remember specific things about at least 10 states or Canadian provinces, like New Brunswick catches a lot of lobsters. Of course he loved constructing the puzzle more than learning, but he got the hang of it and was asking me after picking up each new piece, "what does this piece do mama?" Meaning, he wanted me to tell him what was special about that state or province. Cute fun!
Pieces don't click together not for 4 year old . Bought this for my 4year old...who is now 5. He is good with puzzles, he can do 100 piece puzzles by himself. Unfortunately, these do not click together as each piece has a straight cut side (no lock and key, curvy, locking sides) so its hard to keep the pieces together. Great educational toy. Not for 4-5 year olds unless they are with an adult.
Disappointed in a few things.... . Note: I am putting many owner pics above for reference on my review.I am really disappointed in this puzzle and Amazon has issues with the Product Features and description. (I will let them know)...I was looking for a good useable puzzle that has the shape of each state in the US... (ie..trying to re-create a fun family pastime of putting the US puzzle together in the quickest time and once you were so good at it you got blindfolded and had to do it all by shape.)... The product features mentioned Jumbo sized pieces (not true)...but since I ordered both the US/CDN and World puzzles I see the box top of the World Puzzle indicates "Jumbo" (still not true) but the US/CDN does not reference "Jumbo sized".Each US state does not have its own piece shaped like the state. (VA & WV are together, MD,DE & NJ are one piece hooked to the Atlantic Ocean , VT, NH & MA are all one piece as well).The cardboard stock of the puzzle is not thick and out of the box we have many pieces that are warped or "popped-up" - making it extremely frustrating for a 7 and 9 yr old to put together.The puzzle is 17" x 17" but from the top of ND to the bottom of TX is only 6.5" ... I believe the designer was trying to stay true to actual sizes of land mass - but since GeoPuzzle doesn't have a USA puzzle alone I didn't think this would be as much of an issue as it is. More than 2/3 of the depth of the puzzle is NOT the US. Also since many of the CDN territories are divided on solid lines, there are minimal "jigsaw interlocking" pieces in this puzzle. There is no way you could move it after assembling because many pieces are just aligned next to each other. This is the drawback of puzzles shaped as the state/territory.The colors are brilliant, I appreciate the State Capitals printed on each state, and the labels on the Oceans. My kids do love putting it together but I think I need to buy a wooden puzzle for possibly three times as much money to get what I am remembering from childhood.My three star rating is in response to the quality of the cardboard - and the fact that the USA is only 1/3 of this puzzle. I really think GeoPuzzle should look to make a USA alone version in addition to their existing line. They already have HI in a small box on the side - they could do the same with AK.
Product Details
EAN : 0850818001047UPC : 850818001047
MPN : GEO-104
Brand : GeoToys
Weight : 2 pounds
Height : 3 inches
Length : 11 inches
Width : 11 inches
Binding : Toy
Manufacturer : GeoToys
Manufacturer Maximum Age : 12 years
Manufacturer Minimum Age : 4 years
Model : 4102374
Publisher : GeoToys
SKU : 13456
Studio : GeoToys
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