Melissa & Doug USA Map 51 pcs Floor Puzzle

by Melissa & Doug

• Kids will have fun learning the states on this colorful, informative map puzzle!
• Featuring 51 heavy-grade shape-cut cardboard pieces
• Puzzle pieces are coated on both sides for added durability
• Helps develop matching skills
• Recommended Age Range 6 Years and up

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 11.7 x 3 inches ; 2.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000GKAU1I
• Item model number: 440
• Manufacturer recommended age: 6 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #302 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #1 in Toys & Games > Puzzles > Floor Puzzles
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (133 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Geography comes to life in this cardboard floor puzzle, featuring 51 pieces cut to the shape of the state or region. 2' x 3' when assembled, the extra-thick pieces feature an easy-clean surface to keep them looking like new. Kids will have fun learning the states on this colorful, informative map puzzle.

Product Description

Geography comes to life in this cardboard floor puzzle, featuring 51 pieces cut to the shape of the state or region. 2' x 3' when assembled, the extra-thick pieces are 20% thicker than the competition's. Its easy-clean surface keeps puzzle looking new. Kids will have fun learning the states on this colorful, informative map puzzle.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

152 of 155 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Unique Use For The United States Floor Puzzle September 27, 2004

By Valerie M. Mccormick

I bought this puzzle for my father who has Alzheimer's Disease. He's now living in a care facility where the caregivers work to keep the residents alert and engaged in activities. Some of the residents don't track well enough to do even this level of puzzle but Dad and several others enjoy it greatly. Today 4 residents (including Dad) and I worked the puzzle and they were thrilled to be successful in placing the states where they belonged. While doing the puzzle each participant would add bits of their personal history when a state name was familiar to them. Once the puzzle was complete each participant stated (and located) the state in which they were born...the state where they attended university...and other states they'd lived in or visited. To get this level of interaction required my assistance but they all had a great time! A plus is that the next time we do the puzzle most of them will have forgotten they've already done this and so will experience the success of using it all over again. (Family members of AD victims look for the small victories.)

I'm going to take them the solar system one next.

76 of 81 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Puzzle and Learning Tool! November 25, 2004

By D. Cagle

I have to disagree with the review that says that this puzzle is not good for little kids. I have a daughter who just turned 4 a couple of weeks ago and is also autistic. She loves this puzzle and has learned how to use the box cover to properly place the states. I am glad that they are in the individual shapes of the states. It's not a jigsaw puzzle. It teaches kids where the states are located and is terrific for little ones and older ones. Even I have a good time with this.

40 of 42 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars My 3yr old love this puzzle April 6, 2005

By Niluka Fernando

My 3 year old received this puzzle as a gift for his 3rd birthday. I wasn't so sure if he was ready for the puzzle at the age of 3, but within couple of months together with his cousins he started putting the pieces together. He is now 3.5 yrs. and knows how to complete it all by himself. it takes him less than 10min to complete the whole puzzle. I give ten stars.