Manufacturer: SMART MEMORIES Sp. z o.o.

The Bees left-hemisphere puzzle consists of 16 colorful wooden tiles with bee drawings and 2 wooden bases. An integral part of the set are cards containing several combinations that show layouts of pictures to be replicated, with 3 difficulty levels.

In the first years of a child's life, the right hemisphere of the brain, which is responsible for creative and abstract thinking, among other things, usually develops more. To support the harmonious development of a young preschooler, the left hemisphere should also be stimulated. It is responsible for speaking, writing and reading, mathematical calculations, and logical thinking.

Left-hemisphere puzzles are an invaluable aid in supporting speech development, thanks to the appropriate stimulation of brain areas responsible for this skill. Children who have difficulty speaking very often work with the help of left-hemisphere toys. These puzzles are eagerly used and recommended by specialists such as speech therapists and neurolinguists. It is worth remembering that these aids support children's language skills, helping not only in improving their native language but also in learning foreign languages.

The Bees left-hemisphere puzzle helps to shape primarily: concentration, visual perception, spatial awareness, eye-hand coordination, and speech and communication. Did you know that:

1. Concentration is the ability to focus attention on something specific. It can be an activity being performed, a specific object, or instructions spoken by a teacher. Concentration of attention ensures the proper development of the child and is essential at every stage of their education.
2. Visual perception allows a child to get to know and understand the world around them, and it is also essential in further education when learning to read, write, and count. While playing with elements featuring different pictures and trying to recreate the arrangement of pictures, the child must focus their vision on them and evaluate what they see, e.g., colors, shapes, similarities, and differences. This is a prelude to more advanced analysis, which is, among other things, the basis for logical thinking.
3. Thanks to spatial awareness, a child is able to predict what a layout consisting of several elements will look like, determine the relationships between objects, or identify their own position in space. spatial awareness is extremely important for further learning, especially for developing mathematical and technical skills.
4. Eye-hand coordination enables the achievement of precision in movements and is necessary for daily activities – from eating independently, dressing, drawing, or writing to physical activity. Eye-hand coordination additionally requires training of the child's hands and fingers, i.e., fine motor skills.
5. Speech and effective communication are the basis of daily life in the family, and they are also irreplaceable in developing social competence. They allow a child to express their thoughts and feelings and to understand what others want to convey.