These are usually 3-D puzzles such as the Rubik’s Cube or tangram sets, or the wooden objects that come apart and can be reassembled. Exploring spatial puzzles, how pieces fit together or how a pattern can be transformed, is related to developing spatial awareness which is a key element of geometry.
The more children play with and explore shapes the more likely they are to develop the ability to work mentally on an object. Again working logically and being persistent are opportunities created by these types of puzzles.
