Everyone knows that JIGSAW PUZZLES are fun, but what are the surprising benefits of doing a puzzle?!

A brain workout!

Jigsaw puzzles give the brain an overall workout, stimulating the left and right sides of the brain. When the brain is working together this increases the cognitive function, the brain connects the shapes and colours.

Spatial awareness!

In order for our brains to look at each individual piece and working out how to piece them together to complete one large puzzle, this is involving spatial awareness and reasoning.

Improve concentration!

Piecing together a jigsaw puzzle, with similar colours and shapes, requires concentration and attention to detail.

Memory training!

When looking for specific puzzle pieces, like the eye of a child or the pink flower, allows you to memorise other pieces. Remembering that you already saw the blue button piece later in the puzzle, helps improve your memory.

Increase IQ!

Did you know that doing a jigsaw puzzle for just 25 minutes a day, actually improves your IQ by 4 points.

Problem solving!

One of the best benefits of completing jigsaw puzzles is by far, problem solving.

Fun!

The skill of problem-solving for kids is extremely important as a life skill, and what a fun way to learn how to problem solve.

Relaxing!

Jigsaw puzzles can be a wonderful way for children and adult to unwind, relax, forget your problems. Zone out and piece together a puzzle. Being able to relax and recharge your batteries is crucial for your mental health.

Overall satisfaction!

The satisfaction of solving and completing a jigsaw puzzle is certainly going to improve your mood. The satisfaction is not only once you complete the puzzle, as every puzzle piece you find and put in the right spot, is a win and so satisfying indeed.

Family time!

Jigsaw puzzles are a fantastic way of bringing family together. A collage of the family for everyone to piece together at Christmas time…………..Priceless.

The best gift for all occasions!

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Click here to view our collection of cardboard jigsaw puzzles or read more about the jigsaw puzzle history on Wikipedia.com.