Putting the Pieces Together Enhancing Your Mental “Muscles” with Puzzles
When determining what activities would be fun for the family, it can be difficult to find something everyone can enjoy and partake in equally. Luckily, puzzles exist (and in large varieties)!
Puzzles come in a wide variety of difficulties. Families can choose from smaller, easy puzzles to more difficult, 1000 piece jigsaw puzzles depending on their skill level and the amount of time they wish to invest. Some of the toughest 2000 piece puzzles feel like an incredible accomplishment to finish that you may want to frame your puzzle once you’ve completed it! There are puzzles for every preference, from beginners who love cats to those who love tough puzzles of intricate buildings or landscapes!
Did you know? The oldest known puzzle is a dissection of a square mentioned by Archimedes around 250BC!
Puzzles have existed for centuries, but doctors have recently learned just how beneficial they are when it comes to mental dexterity. Not only do puzzles cause the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine, which is responsible for pleasurable feelings, but research shows they also help to relax psychologically too! This relaxation puts the brain into a meditative state while still allowing it to remain active.
Puzzles allow people of all ages to engage in hands-on learning as they come with a variety of different images. Whether a child is learning basic shapes and colors or something as advanced as the human anatomy; puzzles are a great tool to utilize in all stages of learning.
Did you know? The brain makes most connections among cells by age 10! This means combining learning with play is essential for children’s development. There’s no better way to do that than with puzzles pertaining to any given subject matter.
Just looking to relax? Don’t worry, puzzles aren’t just for kids or those looking to learn through hands-on means. They’re great to put together at your leisure and based on your preferences. Whether you’re looking for big 1000 piece jigsaw puzzles, moderately difficult puzzles, or even smaller 300 piece puzzles, there’s an option for everyone.
Puzzles can be completed in a family setting or on your own as a way to relax and unwind which makes them the perfect gift for anyone, even yourself! Whether you’d like 1000 piece jigsaw puzzles with gorgeous floral scenery, a smaller 500 piece puzzle with scenes from outer space, or even a puzzle meant for a young toddler just learning how pieces fit together to create a cohesive whole, there are options for everyone.
