Product Description

Challenge your child's geography skills with this United States wooden map puzzle. It features colorfully illustrated pieces in the shape of each state. The pieces lay in a wooden tray that have the capitals and each state's outline under the pieces to aid your child in learning. Also includes each state's nickname on the front and state facts on the back like population, motto, size, capital and year of statehood. Measures 12" x 18".

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3479 in Toys & Games
• Brand: Melissa & Doug
• Model: 95
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 18.12" h x 11.50" w x .75" l, 1.86 pounds

Features

• Ages 5+
• Dimensions: 12 x 18 in.
• Wood pieces shaped like each state
• Each piece features state nicknames on front
• State population, motto, size, capital and year of statehood featured on back

Customer Reviews

Great Educational Toy!
I bought this for my son's 5th Birthday and he loves it! He wants to put it together every single day and is getting better and better at recognizing the states' names and their geographical locations. Next up...the capitals! I recommend this to all parents concerned that their children aren't learning US geography as they should. And I confess that this puzzle has certainly helped refresh my memory of the states and their capitals, too.

Sparks interest in geography
I bought this for my daughter two years ago, when she turned 5-years-old. Within a week, she knew her states and capitols. What a great learning tool. She was the only student in her Kindergarten class who knew her capitols - not because we drilled her with them, but because she couldn't get enough of this puzzle! She is the oldest of my 3 children, and her siblings, ages 5 and 3, are both learning states, too. It is a good, solid, learning piece, that doesn't rely on a bunch of bells and whistles to keep kids interested. Best of all, it may be the only puzzle my kids have loved enough to make sure they never lose a piece!!! It's probably the best toy I've ever bought my children, and has withstood the test of time. I highly recommend it.

Excellent puzzle
My five year old boys received this puzzle for their birthday. They have really enjoyed putting it together and have even learned several of the states. It's a great educational tool and is very well made. It is something they will use for a long time.