1 Puzzle, 3 Ways

Here's a way to breathe new life into a toy your child may have played with a million times. Take the basic idea here and apply to a toy you have at home. 

Fishing for Pieces

Surprise in a Box Pieces

Through the Tunnel Pieces

Take the opportunity to talk about each piece before your child puts it into the puzzle. This doesn't have to be "quiz time," though! I encourage you to keep it light and fun. Here are some examples that are NOT questions for this puzzle: 

"Ooh, you got a letter from your name!...[child doesn't respond with the name of the letter]..."that S is in Allison!"

Child gets an A and correctly names it. "Yes! I know someone's name that's begins with A...[wait several seconds]...it's Allison!" 

Child gets and A and correctly names it. "Yes! Every letter makes a sound. A says...[wait time].../a/. 

Share more examples in the comments below!