What size jigsaw for a 7 year old?

[BerylStreep]

I want to buy a jigsaw for my DD (7). She has outgrown all the ones she has - the biggest one having 70 pieces.

Do you think a 500 piece jigsaw would be too difficult?

It has been so long since I have done a decent sized one, that I have forgotten. I want it to be reasonably challenging for her.

[ouryve]

It's a huge jump from 70 pieces to 500.

Try 100 pieces or a bit more. This one is a challenge with 150 pieces and place names to put in the right locations www.amazon.co.uk/Gibsons-Jigmap-Piece-Jigsaw-Puzzle/dp/B000FCM29K/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1350231466&sr=8-5&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

[sunnyshine]

Depends how able she is. My 4 year old can do a hundred piece one but my 8 year old cant!! I have got my 4 year old a 200 piece one for Christmas but think she will need help!