Toys That Develop Problem Solving
Our Top 5 Picks
Create Your Own Infinite Jewelry Dreams
Alex DIY Wear Infinity Jewelry is not just a craft project; it's an invitation for kids to explore their creativity! With 31 pieces at their fingertips, children can design stunning bracelets and necklaces that showcase their unique style. This hands-on activity encourages fine motor skills, boosts artistic expression, and promotes problem-solving as they plan and assemble their accessory masterpieces. 8+ years
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Create Your Own Infinite Jewelry Dreams includes 31 pieces for kids to design their own accessories, turning a quiet afternoon into a colorful exploration of personal style.
Engaging Stephen Joseph Lacing Cards
Stephen Joseph Lacing Cards, Zoo Small, are the perfect way to spark creativity and motor skills in young children! With imaginative designs and delightful characters, these interactive lacing cards invite little hands to explore fine motor control while engaging their imagination. Each set comes with five double-sided cards and colorful laces, encouraging hours of focused play while promoting hand-eye coordination. 3+ years
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Engaging Stephen Joseph Lacing Cards include five double-sided cards that turn lacing into an imaginative adventure, making fine motor skill practice delightfully fun on the go.
Lacing Fun with Transportation Themes!
Stephen Joseph Lacing Cards, Transportation are a delightful way for our little ones to develop fine motor skills while exploring their love for cars, trucks, and planes. These imaginative designs not only engage their creativity but also encourage hand-eye coordination as they lace and learn. With five double-sided cards and colorful laces to work with, our kids will be busy crafting their interactive stories for hours on end. 3+ years
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Lacing Fun with Transportation Themes! includes five double-sided cards that transform lacing into an adventurous journey with cars and planes, making learning feel like an exciting road trip.
Gator Skin Softi-7 Balls for Active Fun
Gator Skin Softi-7 Balls are the ultimate solution for engaging and active play. As educators and parents, we appreciate the way these colorful, soft foam balls encourage physical activity while keeping everyone safe from stings and tears. With their durable, tear-proof design, these lightweight balls invite kids to partake in countless games ranging from dodgeball to tag, promoting teamwork, coordination, and motor skills. 5-12 years
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Gator Skin Softi-7 Balls are lightweight and durable, providing a safe way for kids to engage in active play while developing essential physical and social skills.
Enchanting Mini Velvet Art Puzzles
Mini Velvet Art Puzzles are a delightful way to engage children's creativity and critical thinking! As fellow parents and educators, we appreciate how these tactile puzzles not only entertain but also develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. With captivating designs featuring a giraffe, dragonfly, swan, and fish, kids can explore various colors and textures while piecing together their artistic creations. 3+ years
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Enchanting Mini Velvet Art Puzzles come with captivating designs, making problem-solving a colorful adventure that boosts creativity and builds confidence one piece at a time.
Creative Color-Me Blank Shields
The S&S Worldwide Color-Me Blank Shields invite children into a world of imagination and creativity! With their large, sturdy paperboard design, these shields are the perfect canvas for our little artists to express themselves through painting, drawing, and decorating. Not only do these shields give kids a chance to dive into engaging role play as knights or warriors, but they also help develop fine motor skills and artistic expression. 4-10 years
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Creative Color-Me Blank Shields feature a large, sturdy paperboard design that transforms into canvases for kids' imaginations, making art and adventure come to life in one fun package.
Magical Totoro Stained Glass Puzzle Fun
Ensky - My Neighbor Totoro - Word from The Forest Art Crystal Jigsaw Puzzle is a delightful way to engage our little ones while igniting their creativity. With 208 beautifully transparent pieces, this puzzle not only develops fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination but also encourages problem-solving abilities as they piece together Totoro, Catbus, and friends. Once completed, it's perfect for window decoration, transforming any space into a magical, colorful setting that captures the spirit of nature and friendship. 8+ years
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Magical Totoro Stained Glass Puzzle Fun features 208 beautifully transparent pieces that make puzzle-building a magical bonding experience while decorating our windows with vibrant art.
Exciting Learning with Fire Brigade Vehicle
DICKIE TOYS: 24" Light and Sound Fire Brigade Vehicle brings the excitement of rescue missions to our playrooms! With thrilling light and sound effects, children can immerse themselves in imaginative play while developing vital skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and responsibility. The rotating ladder and working pump ignite their creativity as they maneuver the manual hose and accessories, turning them into little heroes. 3+ years
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Exciting Learning with Fire Brigade Vehicle features thrilling light and sound effects that transform playtime into real-life rescue missions, inspiring creativity while teaching valuable lessons about community helpers.
HobbyZone Prop and Spinner Fun!
HobbyZone Prop and Spinner brings an exciting twist to model aviation! It’s not just a toy; it’s a gateway for our kids to explore the principles of flight and develop their hand-eye coordination skills. As they engage with this high-quality accessory compatible with the HobbyZone Sport Cub S, we can watch them grow in confidence as they learn about mechanics and design. 8+ years
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HobbyZone Prop and Spinner Fun! inspires exploration of flight mechanics while boosting hand-eye coordination, turning every play session into a mini aviation lesson filled with joy.
Empower Play with Schumacher Electric 12V Battery
Schumacher Electric 12V Battery for Ride on Toys transforms playtime into a valuable learning experience! This powerful battery not only keeps those beloved Fisher-Price Power Wheels vehicles running smoothly but also encourages kids to develop essential skills like responsibility and fine motor coordination as they learn to care for their toys. Quick to connect and easy to use, this rechargeable battery allows for seamless play, ensuring that little adventurers can get back on the road faster. 3-8 years
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Empower Play with Schumacher Electric 12V Battery keeps those beloved ride-on toys revved up and ready to go, turning every adventure into a lesson in care and responsibility.
Explore with Mountain Express Puzzle Fun
Springbok's 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Mountain Express is the perfect way to engage our minds and bond with friends or family! As we piece together this stunning mountain scene, we not only work on our problem-solving skills and spatial awareness, but we also cultivate patience and teamwork. The unique, interlocking pieces provide a satisfying challenge, and knowing that it's made with eco-friendly materials and proudly produced in the USA makes it a choice we can feel good about. Adults and teens
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Explore with Mountain Express Puzzle Fun features 1000 unique interlocking pieces, making family bonding feel like a rewarding adventure in patience and cooperation.
Creative Fun with 600-Piece Bracelet Kit
The BlueDot Trading 600-Piece Do-It-Yourself Bracelet Kit Refill Pack opens a world of creative crafting for our kids! With these vibrant, latex-free rubber bands, our little artists can explore their imagination while developing fine motor skills, color recognition, and pattern-making. Plus, the included 25 clear S-clips make it easy to connect their designs. 3+ years
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Creative Fun with 600-Piece Bracelet Kit features vibrant, latex-free rubber bands that encourage artistic expression while sneaking in hands-on learning—who knew crafting could be so educational?
Adventure Awaits: Safari Truck Shape Sorter
Safari Truck Shape Sorter by Small Foot is the perfect blend of learning and play! As parents and educators, we love how this delightful wooden toy sparks imaginations while teaching our little ones vital skills like shape recognition and fine motor development. Watch your child embark on wild adventures with friendly jungle animals as they manipulate each piece, learning how things fit together along the way. 12+ months
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Adventure Awaits: Safari Truck Shape Sorter features friendly jungle animals, turning skill-building into an exciting exploration that makes learning feel like an outdoor adventure.
Color Paddles: Illuminate Young Minds
LEARNING ADVANTAGE Color Paddles are an exciting way to engage toddlers in the wonderful world of colors! As parents and educators, we know how curious young minds can be, and these six translucent paddles are perfect for exploring color mixing in a fun and hands-on manner. With activities that seamlessly weave together science, math, and art, children can learn about primary, secondary, and tertiary colors without the mess of traditional art supplies. 2-5 years
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Color Paddles: Illuminate Young Minds are six translucent paddles that transform color mixing into a dazzling visual experience, making learning about colors exciting and mess-free!
Pattern Block Activity Cards for Kids
The Learning Advantage Pattern Block Activity Cards are a delightful tool for igniting creativity and reinforcing early math skills in our little learners. With 20 colorful cards, children can dive into the world of geometry by matching shapes and colors to complete engaging designs. These interactive cards not only make learning fun but also enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills, making them a favorite resource for parents and educators alike. Pre-K to 3 years
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Pattern Block Activity Cards for Kids include 20 colorful designs that transform geometry into a fun game, making math feel like an artistic adventure for little hands!
Doc McStuffins On-the-Go Healing Adventures
Just Play Doc McStuffins On-the-Go So Much Better Lambie playset is an exciting journey into the world of imagination and care! With this 20-piece set, kids can step into Doc’s shoes, learning the essentials of empathy and problem-solving as they help her examine and heal beloved stuffed friends like Lambie. Not only does this playset spark creativity, but it also encourages fine motor skills through the use of fun medical tools while supporting social development as children engage in role-play scenarios. 3+ years
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Doc McStuffins On-the-Go Healing Adventures includes 20 fun pieces that transform playtime into a delightful lesson on care and creativity, making every little one feel like a hero.
Ignite Creativity with Polydron Kids Magnetic Set
Polydron Kids Magnetic Super Class Set is the perfect gateway to hands-on learning and creativity for our little ones! With 184 colorful, BPA-free pieces, children can explore the world of geometry while developing vital motor skills and spatial awareness. It's incredible to watch them build everything from simple shapes to intricate 3D structures, enhancing their problem-solving abilities along the way. 3+ years
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Ignite Creativity with Polydron Kids Magnetic Set includes 184 colorful, BPA-free pieces that transform learning geometry into a fun, collaborative building adventure for young minds.
Transform Spaces with Disney Frozen Wall Decals
RoomMates RMK2739GM Disney Frozen Ice Palace with Elsa and Anna Peel and Stick Giant Wall Decals is the perfect way to bring creativity and imagination into your child's space! We love how easy it is for kids to participate in decorating their room—just peel and stick! Not only do these decals transform a room into a magical ice palace, but they also promote spatial awareness and fine motor skills as children help position and re-position the decals. 3+ years
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Transform Spaces with Disney Frozen Wall Decals includes easy peel-and-stick features that let kids turn their room into a magical ice palace while exercising their creativity.
Melissa & Doug Magnetic Art Easel
The Melissa & Doug Deluxe Magnetic Standing Art Easel is a fantastic canvas for our little ones' imaginations, perfect for ages 3 to 8. With a chalkboard, dry-erase board, and magnetic letters and numbers, our kids can dive into creative activities that develop essential skills like fine motor coordination, artistic expression, and early literacy. The easel's sturdy wooden construction and adjustable heights ensure it grows with our children, making it a smart investment for screen-free play and hands-on learning experiences. 3-8 years
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Melissa & Doug Magnetic Art Easel features a chalkboard and dry-erase board, inviting kids to unleash their creativity while developing essential skills without screens.
Creative Learning with Washable Finger Paints
Crayola Washable Finger Paints are perfect for unleashing creativity in our little ones aged 2-5 years! With six vibrant colors, these non-toxic paints encourage artistic expression while developing fine motor skills and sensory exploration. We love how easily they wash off skin and clothes, allowing for stress-free playtime. 2-5 years
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Creative Learning with Washable Finger Paints includes six vibrant colors that make every painting session a delightful mess-free adventure, perfect for little Picassos in the making.
Exciting Paw Patrol Wall Adventure
Trends International Nickelodeon Paw Patrol Crew Wall Poster brings a world of adventure right into your child's room! As parents and educators, we understand the importance of an engaging learning environment, and this vibrant poster helps ignite imagination and creativity. Featuring beloved characters, it not only brightens the space but can also inspire storytelling and discussions about teamwork, problem-solving, and friendship. 3+ years
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Exciting Paw Patrol Wall Adventure features beloved characters that spark creativity and storytelling, turning any room into a vibrant space of learning and play.
Rev Up Learning with Schumacher 12V Battery
Schumacher Electric 12V Battery for Ride on Toys is the perfect addition to your child's outdoor adventure toolkit! Designed specifically for Peg Perego vehicles, this quick-connect battery empowers kids to explore and learn about responsibility through play. By enabling longer ride times and easy recharges, parents can encourage imaginative scenarios, fine motor skills, and even basic engineering concepts as children grasp how to manage their ride-on vehicles. 3-8 years
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Rev Up Learning with Schumacher 12V Battery extends ride times, turning every outdoor adventure into a chance for kids to charge up their creativity and learn valuable life skills.
Creative Crayola Construction Paper Set
Crayola Construction Paper - 480ct is a fantastic addition to any classroom or home art space! With a vibrant mix of 10 colors, this sturdy, heavy-duty paper empowers kids to express their creativity through arts and crafts. Encouraging artistic expression not only enhances fine motor skills but also fosters problem-solving abilities as children plan and execute their creative projects. Preschool
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Creative Crayola Construction Paper Set features a vibrant mix of 10 colors, making it an inviting canvas for kids to unleash their imagination and craft their own masterpieces.
Unlock Physics with Hands-On Fun
The Thames & Kosmos Physics Pro (V 2. 0) Science Kit invites curious minds aged 8 and up to dive deep into the world of advanced physics through 31 exciting experiments. With over 212 parts, kids not only build incredible models like wind tunnels and hydraulic lifts but also develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they explore fluid dynamics, energy, hydraulics, and pneumatics. 8+ years
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Unlock Physics with Hands-On Fun includes over 212 parts for 31 exciting experiments, making complex physics feel like an exhilarating DIY adventure instead of a textbook nightmare.