“Which animal has the largest body?” I asked.
“Dinosaur,” Nera replied.
“Elephant,” Zaka replied.
“Bear,” Keila replied.
“Correct, Nera. You get a score of 10.”
“Hurrah!” Nera exclaimed happily.
This is the atmosphere of playing children’s puzzles. Always lively, enthusiastic and intriguing. Expressions of contemplation, thought, and then shouting responses always accompany this activity. If the answer is correct, the children will scream with joy.
Playing riddles has become one of children’s favorite activities. As parents, we must take advantage of these moments. Invite the children to gather and relax. Provide creative and fun questions, questions that can engage children in competing thinking to find the answers. It will surely be fun and lively. Kids love it.
Playing puzzles here is not just about having fun. It goes further and provides important benefits for children and parents. The benefits of playing puzzles can be identified as follows.
First of all, it strengthens the bond between children and parents. When playing puzzles, children will naturally gravitate towards their parents. They will pay attention to their parents with joy. This reality will create a strong emotional bond in children. They will feel that their parents are fun and possibly become friends. This wish will make children happy and attached to their parents.
Secondly, it brings joy to children and parents. One of the main goals of playing puzzles is to have fun. It’s no wonder that when children play, they all celebrate the joy of curiosity, thinking, and the results of their responses. Those who answer correctly will laugh happily and joyfully. Those whose answers are wrong will be curious to keep thinking hard to get the right answer. The happy atmosphere becomes the main spectacle of this activity.
Third, educate children. Playing puzzles always involves questions. Questions that will empower children’s minds and experiences to find the answers. Here, their minds and experiences are challenged to work harder, thus improving their intelligence. The result is responses that reflect the children’s intelligence system. If this is done, children will acquire a lot of knowledge, which will make them smarter.
Fourth, build a harmonious relationship between children and parents. If you keep playing puzzles regularly, it will create a harmonious relationship between children and their parents. Kids will get addicted to playing puzzles because they enjoy it. Over time, children will become more affectionate with their parents and, in the same way, parents will become more attached to their children.
With these amazing benefits, playing simple but highly beneficial puzzles can be an important choice for parents when playing with their children. It’s fun and can bring many benefits to both children and parents.