Blocks And 3d Puzzles

There are many animals on the endangered species list and humpback whales, marine turtles and panda bears are just three on this list.  The Chinese word for Panda is “Xiongmao” or Giant Cat Bear.

There is much discussion as to whether panda bears are bears, raccoons or their very own species.  Panda’s share some of the same features of bears and some of the raccoon.

Up until now, zoologists have been largely unsuccessful in breeding panda bears in captivity and there are very few of these cute, adorable bears left in the wild. The Chinese government has taken steps to protect these endangered animals.

The Panda Bears habitat, extremely limited diet and poor reproductive and infant survival combine to threaten their survival. This is why breeding in captivity is so important.

Pandas are only found in a relatively small area in Asia. They date back two to three million years ago. Ancient Chinese history and writings abound with mention of the Panda. They were kept by emperors and their hides were highly valued. They carried a mystique and were believed to be able to ward off evil spirits and natural disasters.

There are many interesting websites available that contain information and facts to help teach your children about Panda Bears and other endangered species.  Also, having a panda bear toy will help make your lessons more memorable.

 On our website you can see four different 3d wooden puzzles of animals that are on the endangered species list.  Our natural wood puzzles are animal-inspired and are 1-1/2” thick.  They are puzzles to paint and include a water color paint kit.

These fun toys are for ages three up and include a water color paint kit and paint brush.  You may order polar bears, marine turtles, humpback whales and, of course, panda bears.

Years ago ADHD was mysterious.  It was not openly spoken about and there was less information available as compared to nowadays.

Today, parents, as well as doctors and educators are faced with a growing number of children who have been labeled as having ADHD.  This is frightening and you as a parent may easily become overwhelmed as what to do or how to make sure your child may have ADHA.

Autism is a word that covers delays.  You may also notice unusual developmental patterns in your child’s development.  The delay could be in communication/language, social interaction and/or behavior. The delays could very well be across many areas in your child’s development.

You will begin to notice these delays by the age of three but can be detected as early as 18 months.  One simple thing you can do is to watch your child as he plays with toys that are meant to increase his motor skills and see how, and if you believe his skills are actually improving.  

Beware; also of how well your child can put together small objects, complete puzzles, do craft work and use a scissors (just to name a few activities).  Normal development in children is essential and children must learn to accurately and effectively use their smaller muscles in their hands.  These intrinsic muscles will be used to complete many essential functions for the rest of their lives.

See our “three chicks” 3d wooden puzzle.  This is an easy wood puzzle for young children and also makes a great educational wooden toy.

As long as I can remember I have had dogs and cats for pets while I was growing up.  As an adult I have always had two or three cats living with me.

For families with infants and/or toddlers bringing the right kind of pet into you home is a decision that takes some thought and investigation.  Thinking of safety for your children as well as the pet is of utmost importance.

Puppies and kittens may not always be the best mix for your infant or toddler as they are learning how to interact with others just as your children are. In addition, young pups and kittens have baby teeth and razor sharp claws and can accidentally cause harm to an infant or toddler.  

A better choice might be a puppy or kitten older than 4 months. Still, you will always want to supervise small children when they are with their pet. There is no way to predict how a dog or cat will react to an infant or toddler who is pulling yanking out the dog’s hair or pulling the cat’s tail.

Children will always need guidance to learn how to pet the family dog or cat and play nice. Your family pet may be the best playmate for your child, but supervision is required to ensure there is no rough playing, which can cause harm if the playing gets out of hand.

Children may try to jump on the dog’s back or grab the cat by the tail. Actions like these require a quick “No” and an explanation as to why that behavior is unaccedptable. Try focusing your child’s attention on an activity that is calmer, such as playing fetch or teaching tricks.

Whether or not you decide a dog or cat is the right pet for your family a kitten 3d wooden puzzle will delight you children.  Our bright red cat has five kittens, each a separate toy that your children will have fun playing with.  There is also a dog family puzzle  if you prefer dogs.

According to Ask.com Wild moose typically inhabit mixed deciduous in the temperate or subarctic parts in the northern Hemisphere. Moose are found in large areas of North America, including almost all of Canada, most of central and western Alaska, most of New England, the Rocky Mountains, North-east Minnesota and the Upper Peninsula (Michigan), Isle Royale (Lake Superior).

Small populations have also been found in the mountainous areas of Colorado. Moose were introduced to Newfoundland in 1904 and are now a prevalent species there, more so than the introduction in Anticosti Island.

The same Moose species (Alces alces), can be found across Europe and parts of Russia and China, but is known by the name Elk.

If you want to see Moose “up close and personal”, go to Baxter State Park in Maine.  This park also provides over 200,000 acres of land where wildlife are not hunted, therefore wildlife of all kinds thrive here.

They say they are the only “Moose Safari” that GUARANTEES MOOSE SIGHTINGS OR YOUR MONEY BACK!  Get a “Sneak Peak” at their website link:  http://www.mainelyphotos.com/sneak%20peek.htm

Studying Moose and other wildlife animals will be more fun for children who own wild life 3d wooden puzzles such as Moose and Calf, Wolf and Calf, or Bear and Calf all available from our website.

MOOSE CRAFTS FOR KIDS – I loved the crafts I saw at this website:  http://www.daniellesplace.com/html/moosecrafts.html

This ancient tree is between 800 to 1000 years old and has a waistline of 33 feet. What makes this magnificent tree so popular is the belief that it was Robin Hood’s shelter where he and his merry men slept.

Transcending times and cultures, the oak has symbolized strength and endurance. For this reason it stands tall as the national tree of England, Estonia, France, Germany, Moldova, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, the United States, Basque Country, Wales and Serbia.

The smoke from oak wood chips is used for smoking fish, meat, cheese and other foods. It is also used for tanning leather, as the bark is rich in tannin. Some of the best professional drums are made from Japanese oak by manufacturer Yamaha Drums. These drums give off a brighter and louder tone compared to regular drums, owing to the rough, hard surface of the oak.

SEE OUR MAJESTIC OAK TREE!  All I Can Imagine, our website, has unique wooden kids toys including safe 3d wooden puzzles. Our puzzles are manufactured from hard, splinter-proof rubberwood trees and painted with lead-free paints.

Read more interesting facts about the majestic oak tree from the website where I found these facts: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/facts-about-oak-trees.html

It’s ok if you do because snails (Gastropods)  are found in almost every habitat, be it damp land, fresh water, or sea water.  Snails are small, soft-bodied mollusk that crawls very slowly. Most snails have spiral shells on their backs into which they can pull back for protection. There are land snails, freshwater snails, and marine snails.

Did you know that a snail has only one foot? Or that it has no bones at all?

Snails move slowly making them easy to watch. Slow-moving snails are great for studying animal motion. If you find a snail in your garden and turn it over, you’ll see that it uses a large, muscular foot to crawl along.

There are two types of snails. Gilled snails have gills and can close their bodies into their shells with a plate, or door. Gilled snails usually lay their eggs in jelly-like cocoons above or under water. The trapdoor snail (actually a livebearer) and apple snail are two of these.

 Pulmonate snails have lungs. They either come to the surface to breathe, or some breathe through their body surface while underwater. They cannot close their bodies into their shells. Pulmonate snails usually lay their eggs in gelatinous masses under water (the Malaysian trumpet snail though is a live-bearer). Examples are pond snails and ramshorn snails.

This information was found on: http://www.abc-kid.com/snails/ and http://www.teacherwebshelf.com/classroompets/insectsandco-snails.htm.  See these websites for more interesting snail facts for kids.

Of Special Interest -  See our 3d wooden puzzle collection. Splinter- proof  wooden puzzles for kids 3 up.  Brightly painted in colors that kids love, our animal puzzles will be a great addition to your child’s collection of wooden kids toys.

Playful Penguin Pastimes -

Between staying warm, raising chicks, finding food and avoiding predators, a penguin’s life may not sound like much fun.  But penguins have some playful pastimes — many of which are surprisingly similar to human hobbies!

Tobogganing:  Penguins lie on their belly and toboggan through the ice and snow.  This helps them move quickly.

Surfing:  Penguins are often seen surfing through the waves onto land. It is also fun to dive into the water!

If you are a penguin your dinner will consist of seafood.  A penguin’s main diet is fish, though they’ll also eat squid, small shrimplike animals called “krill” and crustaceans.

If you look closely at a penguin’s bill you’ll notice a hook at the end, perfect for grabbing dinner.  They also have backward facing bristles on their tongues that help slippery seafood from getting away.

Penguins don’t live near freshwater — at least none that isn’t frozen.  Instead they drink salt water.  They have a special gland in their bodies that takes the salt out of the water they drink and pushes it out of grooves in their bill.  A handy in-house filtration system!

Read more at: http://www.kidzone.ws/animals/penguins/facts9.htm

Why not take a minute or two and look through our website’s selections of toddler learning toys which include alphabet and number puzzles.  Our Counting penguins 3d wooden puzzles have just arrived in our latest shipment and are once again available for your children.  These wood puzzles are for ages 3 and up and are painted with lead-free, non toxic paint.

Have you wandered through our selection of wood puzzles lately?  Several of our toddler learning toys have been out of stock but we are happy to announce that most all of our 3d wooden puzzles have just arrived in our lastest shipment.

Included in this shipment of our 3d wooden puzzles were our brightly colored butterfly alphabet puzzles and our counting penguins.  Both of these wood puzzles are excellent tools for parents and preschool teachers to help teach children their abc’s or counting numbers 1-10.

Butterfly Facts for Kids

Butterflies belong to the insect order Lepidoptera, which is Greek for “scaly wing.” Butterfly wings are made of tiny scales that create beautiful colors and striking patterns. The dark colors help the butterfly keep warm by absorbing heat from sunlight.

Because they are cold-blooded, butterflies cannot produce their own body heat. There are about 20,000 species of butterflies and they can be found in every part of the world, except in Antarctica.

During their lifetimes butterflies change form three times – from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly. This is called metamorphosis. When the caterpillar hatches from the egg, all it wants to do is eat. It gains so much weight that it has to shed its skin four or five times. The last shed produces a hard case called a chrysalis or pupa.

Some species wrap themselves in silk before they change to a chrysalis for extra protection. Though it’s not visible, a dramatic change takes place inside the chrysalis. The caterpillar turns into a butterfly. Some species make the change in few days; others may take years!

Read more about butterflies on the website where I located the above information:  www.theworldalmanacforkids.com

Even though they don’t have a camera-man following them around everyday, these dolphins sure get good press! But do they deserve it?

When we think about dolphins we think of kind, gentle, smiling creatures. We also might think of the many stories of how a dolphin has saved a person from drowning, or even the songs and stories that have been written about their tremendous feats. Who could forget the tv series ‘Flipper’? I mean, they even named a torch after dolphins, with their adverts claiming that it ‘saves lives’.

Dolphins may look like they’re smiling, but that’s just the way their mouths are shaped….I think though, that they may be laughing at us as behind those kind eyes lurks a darker side.

Dolphins are wild animals, and can be very rough and aggressive…after all, they really do ‘swim with the sharks’!

Marine mammal biologist, Trevor Spradlin, says “People have been seriously injured while trying to interact with wild dolphins, and dolphins have been known to bite, ram, and pull people under the water’s surface”.

You can find more fun Dolphin facts for kids at the website where I found this information: http://www.planetpatrol.info/dolpr.html

We have a puzzle play set for kids 3 and up with a sea life theme.  Each puzzle piece is a separate wooden kids toy and is a great learning tool for preschoolers.  These puzzle playsets are also available in a Rainforest theme and a Dinosaur theme. 

Dad’s, if you have young children and want to surprise your wife with a homemade craft you can find ideas online.  Here is one craft idea to make with your child’s help that will be one of your wife’s keepsakes.

Use clean baby food jars. Spray-paint the lids with nontoxic paint. Use one of your favorite drawings or cut out a section from it to fit on the jar. Brush the outside of the jar with Modge Podge (all-in-one glue, sealer and finish ) and place the drawing on it. Brush Modge Podge over the drawing. You can then sprinkle the outside of the jar with glitter. When dry, fill the jar with candy and give Mom the beautiful treasure!

This craft idea came from:  http://www.alphabet-soup.net/mot/mothercraft.html

Remember to visit our website, All I Can Imagine for children’s wooden toys ideas. Our line of safe 3d wooden puzzles include a large alphabet dinosaur measuring 13” x 5” and is a perfect gift idea for kids age 3 and up.  Each puzzle piece is a separate letter of the alphabet.