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ENTERTAINMENT

PUZZLES

In this article I will only give 8 interesting information that jigsaw lovers
know. Firstly, making a puzzle is educational and instructive. Education;
Includes the development of skills such as developing research skills,
developing writing and language skills, developing reasoning skills,
developing focus power and increasing creative abilities. According to the
jigsaw experts, a person who makes a puzzle by thinking ensures that the
problem is arranged in his mind; recognizes the molds and produces
solutions to achieve a desired solution. Therefore, word games, puzzle
games, jigsaw, etc. all games are not only fun but also educational. Secondly, jigsaw improves IQ. Research
has found that making puzzles is an elevated aid in IQ. Puzzles force the person to think and reason. It forces
players to review their general knowledge, memory, spatial image, logic, and problem-solving skills.
Intelligence also sharpens as ways to tackle problems are learned.

Third, it increases cognitive ability. Puzzle for kids increases the ability to understand. The benefits of these
games can be enhanced through use, such as learning and defining certain subject areas, alphabets, colours,
shapes, numbers and various categories to which objects can belong. In adults, different intelligence games
such as mathematical puzzles, Sudoku, Scrabble, puzzle improve language skills. Fourth, the puzzle
increases concentration. Concentration is essential for all intelligence games. This configuration puzzle can
help extend attention span in both adults and children. By changing the challenge in case of difficulty, the
required concentration level can be checked. After the person is successful together, it can be increased in
difficulty level. Fifth, it improves motor skills. Motor skills are an important learning phase long before children
are able to hold pencils. The puzzle can be used to speed up this learning process. It helps to grasp, adjust
and release objects when children are expected to grasp objects and fit them in appropriate places. This also
increases hand-eye coordination.

Sixthly, it improves problem solving skills. The purpose of the puzzle is to
find a solution to a problem. For this reason, it helps to develop one's
critical thinking ability. It teaches how to break big and complex problems
into smaller and easily solved parts, using the patience, determination
and organizational ability of the child or adult. When a person finishes the
puzzle, he feels a sense of victory. This also helps raise the level of self-
confidence in a child's or an adult's ability to solve problems or deal with
difficulties. Seventh, it develops socially. The jigsaw helps the person
teach
how to coordinate, share, lead and follow. It also learns how to deal with frustration of a child or adult while
solving a difficult problem. Eighth, it increases human productivity. Usually puzzles are more interesting than
other brain teasers. It increases one's creativity and productivity. Puzzles not only entertain the person. It
also meets the need for mental exercise by increasing the ability of learning and rational thinking. Using
puzzles to educate children or adults would be a useful undertaking. Also puzzles speed up the development
of children.

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