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product_id: 74570812
title: "The Learning Journey: Match It! Head to Tail - 20 Self-Correcting Animal-Themed Puzzle Sets - Matching Puzzles for Children Ages 3-6 Years (40 Pieces)"
brand: "the learning journey"
price: "€ 28.97"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "The Learning Journey"
url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/74570812-the-learning-journey-match-it-head-to-tail-20-self
store_origin: GR
region: Greece
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# 40 durable animal-themed pieces Boosts problem-solving & observational skills 20 self-correcting puzzle sets The Learning Journey: Match It! Head to Tail - 20 Self-Correcting Animal-Themed Puzzle Sets - Matching Puzzles for Children Ages 3-6 Years (40 Pieces)

**Brand:** the learning journey
**Price:** € 28.97
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧩 Unlock curiosity, one animal match at a time!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** The Learning Journey: Match It! Head to Tail - 20 Self-Correcting Animal-Themed Puzzle Sets - Matching Puzzles for Children Ages 3-6 Years (40 Pieces) by the learning journey
- **How much does it cost?** € 28.97 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- the learning journey enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted the learning journey brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built for Little Hands:** Durable, perfectly sized pieces designed for ages 3-6 to encourage independent play.
- • **Master the Animal Kingdom:** 20 vibrant puzzles featuring real-life animal parts for immersive learning.
- • **Social Play, Smarter Kids:** Encourages cooperative interaction and conversational skills through shared fun.
- • **Early STEM & Language Boost:** Enhances pattern recognition, fine motor skills, and vocabulary in one engaging set.
- • **Confidence Through Challenge:** Self-correcting design empowers kids to solve puzzles independently, boosting self-esteem.

## Overview

The Learning Journey: Match It! Head to Tail offers 20 self-correcting, animal-themed puzzles with 40 sturdy pieces designed for children ages 3-6. This set develops observational, problem-solving, and social skills while introducing kids to the animal world through vibrant, real-life images. Perfectly sized for little hands, it encourages independent play and confidence-building, making it a top-rated educational toy for early childhood development.

## Description

This colorful set of 20 animal puzzle cards provides children with an excellent introduction to the animals. Each card features a picture of an animal’s head, mid section, and the animal’s tail. Simply match the heads, mid section and tails to complete the puzzle. The puzzles are self-correcting as no two puzzle cuts are the same. Ages 3+

Review: Great start to puzzles and durable with great photos - Great puzzles for little hands, my daughter receives services and loves puzzles. She can do the puzzles independently after a few demonstrations, real life photos. Daughter is 3 and now can do more complicated puzzles. These were a great start
Review: ⸻ “Fun, Educational, and Great for Developing Thinking Skills!” - My kid love this head to tail puzzle ! It’s a wonderful way for children to learn about matching, sequencing, and problem-solving while having fun. Each piece is well-made, colorful, and sturdy — perfect for little hands. The head-to-tail concept helps children recognize patterns, improve their fine motor skills, and appreciate wildlife in a creative way. This puzzle is a great blend of education and entertainment — perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who are eager to learn!

## Features

- Develop observational skills – Finding the correct pieces and putting them together helps to develop the child’s observational skills and encourage them to hone their attention to detail.
- Explore the animal world – children who love animals will love the fun animal Kingdom theme of this puzzle. Exploring the different animals provides ample opportunity to learn about animals and their world – great for boosting conversational skills and vocabulary.
- Encourage social interaction – match it! games are a fantastic way to get children playing together and having fun while interacting, boosting their conversational skills and encouraging them to interact. Family friendly fun that everyone can enjoy!
- Develop problem-solving skills – working out how to play and coming up with basic strategies for winning the game is a fun way for children to develop those all-important problem-solving skills that will help them in their future education.
- Boost confidence – as your child develops the skills needed to play and succeed with this match it! game, their confidence is also growing and helping motivate them to be more open to new and exciting learning opportunities.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0798VNJW6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #36,386 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #208 in Early Childhood Education Materials #1,628 in Card Games (Toys & Games) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,853) |
| Item Weight | 1.3 pounds |
| Item model number | LJ-345726 |
| Manufacturer | The Learning Journey International |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 3 years and up |
| Product Dimensions | 4 x 4 x 0.1 inches |
| Release date | May 22, 2018 |

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: What animals are included in head to tail?**
A: I purchased the head and tail one that are two pieces puzzles. That is a great one with animals including fish, dog, squirrel, giraffe, skunk, cat, mouse, elephant, Fox, etc (mixture of animals) The three piece puzzle with people dressed in different occupations is a great one.

**Q: are they made of wood?**
A: Hello! No they are not made of wood. Our Match It! sets are made of thick, durable cardboard so kids can stay splinter-free.

**Q: Are these sturdy enough? Do the corners get damaged easily? Thank you.**
A: After hours and months of play with 2 different grandchildren, starting when they were 2 years old there is no damage to the corners or edges. I am so very pleased with this item/puzzle/game that I also have given it as a gift.

**Q: Are all of these animals realistic or are some of them cartoon like? Asking if montessori aligned**
A: Yes

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great start to puzzles and durable with great photos
*by B***A on January 9, 2026*

Great puzzles for little hands, my daughter receives services and loves puzzles. She can do the puzzles independently after a few demonstrations, real life photos. Daughter is 3 and now can do more complicated puzzles. These were a great start

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⸻ “Fun, Educational, and Great for Developing Thinking Skills!”
*by K***I on June 16, 2025*

My kid love this head to tail puzzle ! It’s a wonderful way for children to learn about matching, sequencing, and problem-solving while having fun. Each piece is well-made, colorful, and sturdy — perfect for little hands. The head-to-tail concept helps children recognize patterns, improve their fine motor skills, and appreciate wildlife in a creative way. This puzzle is a great blend of education and entertainment — perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who are eager to learn!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect gift to introduce puzzles!
*by M***. on March 8, 2025*

I love this intro to puzzles for my grandson! He can easily do this all by himself, which fosters independent learning. Sturdy cards/pieces mean it's great for toddlers. Will buy again.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-09*