PLEASE NOTE: Puzzle orders placed at this time will ship out on August 25. Thank you for your order!

Negative space puzzles use visual recognition rather than complex problem-solving, making them approachable and enjoyable for individuals living with cognitive impairment.

The familiar format encourages participation and helps build confidence through repeated success. Participants identify the object that fits each silhouette, making the activity approachable, rewarding, and easy to understand.

Handling and placing each piece adds a tactile element to the activity, while this shared activity creates natural opportunities for conversation, encouragement, and shared accomplishment.

Details: These basswood puzzles images are hand-drawn, the pieces are laser cut and the final product is hand-assembled in the Cognitive Care Activity Tools workshop. Due to their handmade nature, there will be some variations and minor imperfections. They measure 12" x 9" x 6mm thick. The pegs are for ease of placing and removal of pieces and are clear so that the image stays visible.