This is the first of a series of Virtual Jigsaw Puzzles
I'm creating for business and corporate companies.
The first in the series is none other than the delightful
23 Wolfe street, Chelsea Village, Wynberg:
As an introduction I like to mention the many benefits of actually putting the pieces together.
Jigsaws Can Educate, Stretch the Mind & Make a
Great Gift
People
of all ages enjoy doing jigsaw puzzles. Babies will often be given a basic
wooden jigsaw as an early toy and many people come back to puzzling in later
life as a hobby. This isn't just about having fun. Doing a jigsaw comes with a
range of mental and physical benefits.
It's
not a coincidence that the shelves in toy stores always seem to contain a lot
of jigsaws for all ages of children. Most kids will enjoy doing puzzles during
their childhood. They are simply fun. But, there are also a range of benefits
that come with this kind of toy. They can help children develop and boost
certain key skills that will be useful to them as they proceed through school
and on into later life.
The Educational Benefits of Jigsaw Puzzles for
Children
- Puzzles can help develop a
child's reasoning and problem solving skills. Even the simplest jigsaw
will require them to think about what they do as they try to put the
puzzle together.
- Puzzles can also help a
child to develop their fine motor skills when they are young. Having to
pick up individual pieces and slot them into place without breaking up the
bits they have already completed can be a complex task to learn. But, it
can reinforce some skills that are essential to their development.
- Putting a puzzle together
will also work on the child's hand-eye co-ordination and their
understanding of shapes and colours.
- The subjects on puzzles can
also be used as educational aids. An alphabet or number puzzle, for
example, will be fun for the child to complete but is also a good
opportunity for a parent to chat to them about letters and numbers and to
reinforce learning.
- Solving a puzzle can do
wonders for a child's self-esteem. As puzzles get more challenging for
them they also learn useful life skills such as seeing things through to
completion and trying different approaches to problem solving.
One of
the biggest benefits for children here is the fact that puzzles are fun. Many
children will resist learning at home if they know it is happening. Enjoying
making up a puzzle, however, could mask the fact that they are also having an
educational experience.
The Benefits of Jigsaws for Adults
Although
many adults get out of the habit of doing jigsaws as they grow older this
remains a popular hobby for a lot of people. It is also a common pastime for
people who have recently retired and who are looking for something fun to do
now that they have more time on their hands. Many also believe that there are
some real benefits to doing jigsaws, especially as people get older. These
include:
- Doing jigsaw puzzles can
keep the mind active. Relaxing and fun as puzzles may be they will also
involve the use of specific areas of the brain and a variety of mental
skills. Many people find that one of the bonuses of puzzling is that it
helps keep their minds active and alert.
- Jigsaws can also be used
positively from a physical perspective as people get older. Many find, for
example, that doing a jigsaw regularly, even for just a few minutes a day,
can be a useful way of promoting manual dexterity.
Both
adults and children can enjoy doing puzzles on their own but this can be a fun
social activity as well. A group of adults tackling a large and complex jigsaw
can have a lot of fun!
At this moment in time we are experiencing the most incredible advancement in computer virtual interactive technology and I therefore created a virtual reality you would enjoy. The virtual jigsaw puzzles in my Projects folder of my website are only a few of my creations for both desktop and mobile devices. The puzzles can in actual fact be downloaded onto your Android, Windows or Iphone devices for an extraordinary interactive game with a difference.
No, I haven't digressed, but the subject matter of virtual jigsaw puzzles needed some airing as many people are oblivious of their existence.
Now let's get back to Four and Twenty.
Four and Twenty Café is the manifestation of a dream born at the foot of the Eiffel Tower over a box of Parisian macaroons. In the middle of a whirlwind gastronomic journey through France that cemented a timeless friendship between two soul-mates, their unwavering common purpose was crystallized to turn their Bordeaux-midnight wishes and Lyon-sidewalk hopes, into a reality.
Tracy-Leigh Genricks and Marijke Duminy:
As two classically trained Grande Diploma Cordon Bleus chefs, they are
committed and passionate about producing a product that is traditional but
unconventional and creating an environment that fosters the adoration of good
food and the people who appreciate it.
One of their scrumptious gastronomic creations I've used to
make a puzzle "virtually" for you to play on my website. Just click
on the screenshot of the the following puzzle and that will link you
directly to the website. Please take note that to be able to interact
"virtually" you need to activate or download Adobe Flash Player for
both desktop and mobile devices. For AppleMac you need to
download: AdobeFlashPlayerInstaller_11_ltrosxd_aaa_aih.dmg
 |
| Click this picture to direct you to a virtual experience |
