Miller's Mind training for children Book 3 (of 3) / A practical training for successful living; Educational games that train the senses

by William Emer Miller

Puzzle Maps

The common jig-saw puzzle maps have value if accurately cut. A splendid game for learning the states of the United States, their shape, size and relative position, can be made at home. Lay a map of the United States on a piece of good cardboard, trace the outline of each state and then cut them out on the state lines with a sharp knife. Have the child first learn to name the states by seeing the blank pieces of irregularly shaped cardboard. Then let him learn to put the pieces together, naming the states as he does so. This plan can be followed in studying the counties in your state or the countries in a continent.