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Puzzles are great way for young children to learn everything from shapes to numbers to species of animals…and now geography!
GeoPuzzles makes jigsaw style puzzles with the pieces in the shapes of the countries or regions, enhancing the learning. With this innovation, your child can hold an Italy-shaped piece in his hand, instead of a randomly-shaped piece with a little Italy, some of Austria, and various other bits of Continental Grand Tour.
The brain child of a dad who wanted to teach his kids about geography, GeoPuzzles really engage kids in the fun of learning about the world.
And it is amazing how quickly children can learn through puzzles. One two year old even learned most of the nations of the world and their capitals by playing with GeoPuzzles! You have to see Aiden to believe his astounding geography skills.
GeoPuzzles are made from thick, quality cardboard to stand up to repeated play.
There are some nations that are too small to justify an entire piece, such as much of the Balkans on the Europe Map Puzzle I reviewed, and there are a few nations that have to be broken up into several pieces (Russia). Because of the country-shaped pieces, keeping sections in place as you work on the puzzle can present an extra challenge. So, preschoolers may need more assistance during assembly than they might with a similarly-sized, traditionally-shaped jigsaw.
This does not diminish the fun and high learning value of these great geography puzzles. Hands-on manipulation of the puzzle pieces makes geography into a fun and memorable activity.
At our house, puzzles are a favorite toy and GeoPuzzles are definitely a hit. My daughter has fun discovering new concepts and enjoys the positive feedback when a piece “fits.” I’m really interested in checking out the new world animal puzzle, too. GeoPuzzles are a fantastic invention from a parent who understands how kids learn.
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Fun Fact: Ice cream was invented in China around 2000 B.C. (I didn’t know that!)
I tweeted. http://twitter.com/susanlanai/status/1796594656
I didn’t know that kids in Vietnam go to school 6 days a week. The book “Children Just Like Me” includes a lot of great information about kids from all around the world like how many days they attend school, what their favorite foods are, what they play, where they live, etc. and I find that children are fascinated with learning more about how children their own age live around the world!
My Own Additional Fun fact: West Quoddy Head, Maine is the easternmost point on the U.S. mainland.
Thanks for another great contest!
fun fact• Africa contains a whole variety of climates, from hot deserts, to subarctic mountain peaks. thanks! clallen at ntin dot net
I think it’s interesting that Africa contains a whole variety of climates, from hot deserts, to subarctic mountain peaks. You could have any type climate you want in one country.
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The population of Europe (including Russia) is 728 million, compared to 300 million in the United States. Roughly one in every ten people on Earth is European.
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I would love this for my grandaughter.
State flower of California is the poppy.
I had no idea that ice cream was invented in china (in 2000 BC) and my son will think I’m really cool if I’m able to tell him a geography fact he doesn’t know yet like: Africa contains a whole variety of climates, from hot deserts, to subarctic mountain peaks. (although maybe he does know that already)
I learned that the three major languages in the Middle East are Arabic, Persian, and Turkish. Thanks for the chance!
• Central and South America possess enormous biodiversity, especially in their many rainforests.
Italy looks like a boot. Thanks for the chance.
LATIN AMERICA FUN FACTS
• Spanish is the dominant language of the region, but the largest country, Brazil is Portuguese-speaking.
300 million people in the united states. mverno@roadrunner.com
Did you know…. Africa contains a whole variety of climates, from hot deserts, to subarctic mountain peaks
ITALY LOOKS LIKE A BOOT.
The state flower of California is the poppy.
The state flower of California is the Poppy!!
FYI, I’m a college graduate with a degree in Geography…LOL! THANKS!
I tweeted
from the site…California’s state flower is the poppy
to add…a large portion of Utah was once covered with an ancient lake
Fun fact: Spanish is the dominant language of South America, but the largest country, Brazil is Portuguese-speaking.
LAtin America Fun Fact- Spanish is the major language of the area,but Brazil is Portugese speaking.
Churchill, Manitoba, is a tiny northern town that yearly receives an influx of polar bears who wait around town for the ice to freeze on a nearby, large body of water so they can hunt seals. Thanks for the chance.
Fun geography fact to add to the list:
Puerto Rico is home to three bioluminescent bays, where tiny organisms glow in the water on moonless nights!
In Turkey, many men wear small hats called a “fez”! And I thought that was just for Shriners!
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Almost one in ten human beings lives in the Americas south of the U.S. and Canada
Okay… Being a homeschooling Mama… This rocks!!!
Africa contains a whole variety of climates, from hot deserts, to subarctic mountain peaks.
The three major languages of the Middle East region are Arabic, Persian, and Turkish. Thanks for the giveaway.
Fun fact: Almost one in ten human beings lives in the Americas south of the U.S. and Canada. Thanks!
My daughters love puzzles!
Asia is the largest continent in the world.
I learned that Africa has a lot of different climates. I honestly always think of Africa as the Sahara or grasslands, but they have snow on the mountains. Very neat. My nieces would love this, I downloaded all the guides for them to try!
Italy looks just like a boot!! Thanks for the chance. mogrill@comcast.net
The 3 major languages of the the middle east are arabic, persian and turkish!
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Ice cream was invented in China. This would be nice to have, the puzzle that is.
In Turkey, many men wear small hats called a “fez”
Fun Fact: Pamplona, Spain is famous for “The Running of the Bulls”, an annual event where bulls chase people through the streets.
I hope we win, my 5 year old is obsessed with Geography!!!
I did not know that Ice cream was invented in China around 2000 B.C.. My daughter would love this puzzle – she likes geography and puzzles.
Latin America Guide
Almost one in ten human beings lives in the Americas south of the U.S. and Canada
LATIN AMERICA FUN FACTS
• Spanish is the dominant language of the region, but the largest country, Brazil is Portuguese-speaking.
• Central and South America possess enormous biodiversity, especially in their many rainforests.
I didn’t know that 1 out of every 10 people on earth is European!
Here’s a fact that’s not listed: Most preschools in Russia require dance and require special shoes for it as well!
• Churchill, Manitoba, is a tiny northern town that yearly receives an influx of polar bears who wait around town for the ice to freeze on a nearby, large body of water so they can hunt seals.
Thanks for sharing~
Love to win US puzzle.
Thank you for a great giveaway! I would love to win. I learned that the three major languages in the Middle East are Arabic, Persian, and Turkish. Thank you
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I would love to give this wonderful puzzle to my granddaughter
Roughly one in every ten people on Earth is European.
A new fun fact: The city of Trier is Germany’s oldest city.
Spanish is the dominant language of the region, but the largest country, Brazil is Portuguese-speaking.
The state flower of California is the poppy.
Ice cream was apparently invented in China…I had no idea.
Ice cream was invented in China around 2000 B.C. MMMM ICE CREAM !
The three major languages of the Middle East region are Arabic, Persian, and Turkish.
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Poppy is the flower of california!
Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!
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1 out of every 10 people on earth is European
Africa is the second-largest and second-most populous continent, after Asia.
Spanish is the dominant language of Latin America, but the largest country, Brazil, is Portuguese-speaking.
The state flower of California is the poppy.
Part of Russia is in Europe, and the other part is in Asia.
Spanish is the dominant language of the region, but the largest country, Brazil is Portuguese-speaking. I saw that segment on Live with Regis & Kelly and thought it was really cute, Jimmy Kimmel was so funny.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Ice cream was invented in China around 2000 B.C.
These puzzles are so neat! Fun fact..
Russia is the most populous country in Europe at 143 million, and the largest country in the world in terms of area.
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Churchill, Manitoba, is a tiny northern town that yearly receives an influx of polar bears who wait around town for the ice to freeze on a nearby, large body of water so they can hunt seals.
Good to know. Thank you.
At 20,320 Mount McKinley in Alaska is the highest mountain in North America! Thanks for the chance!
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Thanks!
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/justicecw/status/1928313643 Thanks for the chance!
Pamplona, Spain is famous for “The Running of the Bulls”, an annual event where bulls chase people through the streets.
Kids in Vietnam have to go to school 6 days a week!
Fun fact:
There is a town in Arizona called Monkey’s Eyebrow, one in Arkansas called Toad Suck aswell as a Montana town called Hungry Horse.
I would love the chance to win, thanks.
Ice cream was invented in China around 2000 B.C.
I did not know that ice cream was invented in China around 2000 B.C. Bless the Chinese! I love ice cream!
Ice cream was invented in China around 2000 B.C.
I learned that in Turkey, many men wear small hats called “a fez”. These facts make puzzlemaking fun and educational. Thanks! I will give this puzzle to my grandchildren whose Mom & Dad are both teachers! Proud of them!
the state flower of CA is the poppy. “poppies….poppies will make them sleeeeep.” heehee…i couldn’t resist.
Hum has 23 people and is the smallest town in the world.
I tweeted to you! http://twitter.com/quelleheure4/status/1939853754
Mount Magazine is Arkansas’s highest mountain, at 2,753-feet.
In Turkey, many men wear small hats called a “fez”
The population of Europe is 728 million.
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My favorite fun fact is: Central and South America possess enormous biodiversity, especially in their many rainforests.
Thanks!
In Latin America, “Spanish is the dominant language of the region, but the largest country, Brazil is Portuguese-speaking.”
this would be great for the kids
Africa contains a whole variety of climates, from hot deserts, to subarctic mountain peaks.
this would be great for my son
A cool fact: a large portion of Utah was once covered with an ancient lake
Weird because isn’t Utah pretty dry? Interesting!
Twittered: http://twitter.com/coriwestphal/statuses/1948556886
I learned that The Amazon moves so much fresh water that ‘ocean water’ in sight of the coastline at its mouth can still be drunk, and the water a hundred miles offshore is noticably less saline than most sea water
Churchill, Manitoba, is a tiny northern town that yearly receives an influx of polar bears who wait around town for the ice to freeze on a nearby, large body of water so they can hunt seals.
Ice cream was invented in China around 2000 B.C. Who knew? Thanks for the contest!
The three major languages of the Middle East region are Arabic, Persian, and Turkish. Thanks for the giveaway!
ASIA FUN FACTS
• Ice cream was invented in China around 2000 B.C.
• Most children in Vietnam go to school 6 days a week.
I did not knwo that! I Love Ice Cream!!!!!!!!
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Roughly one in every ten people on Earth is European. What a neat fact.
The state flower of California is the poppy.
The state flower of California is the poppy.
Fun Fact about Italy: All gondolas in Venice, Italy must be painted black, unless they belong to a high official.
Tweet! http://twitter.com/choochoo428/status/1955249776
I learned that ice cream was invented in China around 2000 B.C.
Spanish is the dominant language of South America, but the largest country, Brazil is Portuguese-speaking :)
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