Melissa & Doug USA Map Floor Puzzle (51 pcs, 2 x 3 feet)

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This puzzle is super fun size. My daughter was so excited that it was her country. She's been interested in maps for the last year so this was so exciting for her. The pieces are durable and thick. They do kind of slide around on the smooth floors so rugs are a bit better for holding the pieces in place. The images are nice and it includes an image the state is known for. All in all a great puzzle. The age recommendation is 6+ and I'd say that is pretty accurate. My 4.5 year old needed some help where with other puzzles she's usually pretty independent.

Our toddler girls 3 and 4 love putting this puzzle together. For now its just coordinating pieces into place. Recognizing the United States, the state we live and and states we visit. Pretty soon they will learn all the states and more. Wehad no issues putting this together. Everything fits perfect. Great way to have fun learning.

6 yr old grandson loves this puzzle

Size and quality are just right for having fun with early learners who enjoy puzzles and are developing critical thinking skills. Also fun for kiddos to get context about other states where family and friends live.

What I liked about this puzzle was that most of the the pieces are the states actual shape. Its been a great learning tool for the grandkids and they get it out often.

I have a 3 1/2 year old grand daughter that I bought this for. I have her pick the puzzle piece , tell her what color the piece is and what's on it, I guide her as she puts it in place. Awesome puzzle! Love how I learn, with her, as we put it together. Very sturdy pieces.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This puzzle was designed to allow each state to be an individual piece of the puzzle. The pieces are sturdy and very durable. I like how big the puzzle is so that the littles can really appreciate the states. Overall it's a very well made puzzle. I also like the box it comes in, which is great for storage.

My 4-year-old granddaughter is still trying to understand about maps, Alaska and Hawaii. She likes the puzzle but needs to grow into it a bit more. Her 6-yr old sister got it put together quickly. It is a big set of nicely-printed on heavy cardboard, 50 states, with enough bright blue ocean around to help set up the perimeter. It comes in a nice strong box, easy to throw everything in, put the top on it and shelve it. The pieces are big -- California is as long as my forearm, inner elbow to inner wrist. The pieces are brightly, primary-colored with state name, one (capital) city, and one picture of special state attribute. ( By second grade kids will be able to read state names and maybe quiz each other on state icons.) Texas and California get two. Vermont to Connecticut haven't room of aught but capital city. Utah is a skier and Nevada has a snake despite some of the most spectacular rock formations and gorges but, hey. It is a perfect beginner USA puzzle, and it is 3' x 2' -- big. It will last and the pieces have a good chance of staying together in that strong box. It is a very quiet toy. See if the adults can do it first, or the kids will lose interest.

I am using this with granddaughter as part of homeschooling her during the pandemic. It is colorful and sturdy. I wish Hawaii and Alaska were placed differently for a more accurate representation of where they are realizing they cannot be exact placements due to size and distance.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is such a fun floor puzzle for all kiddos. The pieces are sturdy and thin, so maybe not suitable for children still learning to grasp objects with their fingers. I like the size of the pieces, and how i don't have to press firmly to fit them together they just sort of slide together. My 5 year old has been enjoying trying to name the states with me as we put it together, i can think of several activities/games this could be useful for with older children and learning the states. I just love Melissa and Doug toys so much, they always include reusable packaging. The storage box this came in is perfect.