Toys That Develop Problem Solving
Our Top 5 Picks
Spirograph Travel Art Kit
Spirograph Travel is the ultimate arts and crafts kit for kids aged 5 and up, ready to inspire creativity wherever your adventures take you! This unique combination of art and mathematics offers endless opportunities for young artists to explore shapes, patterns, and colors. Not only does it foster fine motor skills and coordination, but it also enhances problem-solving abilities as children design their own mesmerizing creations. 5+ years
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Spirograph Travel Art Kit's compact design makes it perfect for inspiring creativity on the go, blending art and math for engaging artistic adventures everywhere we go!
Master Your Imagination with Link's Sword
Disguise The Legend of Zelda Link Sword is the perfect accessory for young adventurers! This authentic replica not only adds flair to any costume but encourages imaginative play, storytelling, and role-playing—vital elements in a child's development. As kids channel their inner hero, they enhance their creativity, problem-solving skills, and social interactions, whether they're battling imaginary creatures or embarking on quests with friends. 4-12 years
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Master Your Imagination with Link's Sword is a beautifully crafted replica that unlocks endless adventures and empowers kids to channel their inner hero while honing essential life skills.
Unleash Imagination with Link Costume!
Link Classic Costume, Medium (7-8) is the perfect way for our kids to immerse themselves in the enchanting world of 'The Legend of Zelda. ' This officially licensed costume sparks creativity and dramatic play, encouraging storytelling as they step into the shoes of a heroic character. Dressing up as Link not only fosters imaginative play but also aids in developing social skills, as children collaborate with friends on epic quests. 7-8 years
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Link Costume includes a tunic, belt, and hat, inviting kids to embark on heroic adventures while developing empathy and collaboration skills in their imaginative quests.
Super Mario Bowser Headpiece Adventure!
Bowser Headpiece is the perfect accessory for your little one's imaginative play! This officially licensed Nintendo product not only completes a Super Mario costume but also ignites creativity and storytelling. As kids don the iconic Bowser look, they embark on thrilling adventures, fostering social skills through role play and enhancing their fine motor skills as they put on and take off the headpiece. 3+ years
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Super Mario Bowser Headpiece Adventure! not only completes the iconic Bowser look, but also transforms playtime into a creative journey of villainous adventures and teamwork.
Creative Building with Pokémon Snorlax
Nanoblock - Pokémon - Snorlax is a fantastic building kit that encourages creativity and fine motor skill development for those aged 15 and up. With 220 tiny pieces, this 3D model challenges builders to focus and problem-solve while they recreate the beloved Pokémon in stunning detail, making it a fun and educational way to enhance spatial awareness and patience. Perfect for collectors and anyone who enjoys a rewarding building experience, it blends play with learning seamlessly! 15+ years
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Creative Building with Pokémon Snorlax includes 220 tiny pieces that transform a beloved character into a satisfying 3D model, turning building into a delightful and educational challenge.
Build Your Own Pokémon Adventure
Nanoblock - Pokémon - Lapras is a delightful building kit that sparks creativity in children ages 8 and up. This engaging set not only promotes fine motor skills through assembly of 130 tiny pieces but also fosters problem-solving abilities and patience as they follow the detailed instructions to create a beautifully detailed Pokémon model. Perfect for introducing concepts of design and construction, this toy makes learning fun and rewarding! 8+ years
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Build Your Own Pokémon Adventure includes 130 tiny pieces that turn engineering into a fun-filled Pokémon quest, making learning feel like the ultimate gaming experience.
Dash Robot: Playful Coding for Kids
Wonder Workshop Dash Robot is the perfect gateway for our kids aged 6-11 to dive into the exciting world of coding! It’s fantastic to see them learn important concepts like sequencing and algorithms through hands-on play while having a blast with a robot that can dance, sing, and even take voice commands. As parents and educators, we know the value of STEM skills in today’s world, and Dash makes it easy and fun to foster creativity and logical thinking. 6-11 years
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Dash Robot features interactive apps that transform coding lessons into a dance party, making learning feel like pure fun while building essential STEM skills along the way.
Explore Creativity with 3D Cat Puzzle
BePuzzled's Cat & Kitten 3D Crystal Puzzle is an enchanting way to engage our older children and even ourselves in a rewarding challenge. This puzzle not only sharpens critical thinking and problem-solving skills but also nurtures patience and perseverance as we tackle each unique interlocking piece together. Imagine the pride and joy when we finish bringing this sleek black cat and her adorable kitten to life, creating a stunning display for our home. 12 and up
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Explore Creativity with 3D Cat Puzzle presents a rewarding challenge with unique interlocking pieces that transform family time into a delightful journey of creativity and accomplishment.
Puzzles for Paws and Play
Ravensburger - Let's Play Ball - 200 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle invites children to dive into a colorful world where playful puppies and sports gear await! This engaging puzzle not only captivates with its charming imagery but also promotes essential skills such as memory, spatial awareness, and problem-solving. As we piece together this vibrant scene, we help our kiddos develop concentration while fostering a love for screen-free activities. 8+ years
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Puzzles for Paws and Play features 200 colorful pieces that transform family time into a delightful brain-teaser, nurturing both fun and essential cognitive skills together.
Creative Craft Kits for Kids
The Melissa & Doug Created by Me! Favorite Things Craft Kits Set is an exciting way for kids to express their creativity while developing important skills. Featuring decorate-your-own flower and heart treasure boxes along with a charming butterfly bank, this craft set includes a delightful array of paints, stickers, and glue. 8-10 years
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Creative Craft Kits for Kids includes paints, stickers, and glue, making art time a joyful journey where kids can unleash their imagination and create treasures they'll be proud of.
Hape Wooden Dump Truck Adventure
The Hape Wooden Dump Truck opens up a world of imaginative construction fun for toddlers! With this vibrant toy, our little builders can load up colorful blocks and sand, navigate through their own construction sites, and unload their treasures with pride. Not only does it spark creativity, but it also helps develop motor skills and coordination as they push and pull their truck around the house. 3+ years
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Hape Wooden Dump Truck Adventure features vibrant colors and a sturdy design that transform every play session into a mini construction site, sparking creativity and real-life learning.
Ultimate Commando Toy Play Set Adventure
Commando Toy Play Set is the perfect gateway to imaginative play, encouraging our kids to dive into thrilling adventures while developing their creativity and problem-solving skills. With its realistic details and features, this set not only sparks excitement during play but also helps children engage in role-playing, enhancing their social skills as they collaborate with friends or siblings. As educators and parents, we love how the blaster's sound effects add an extra layer of immersion, making each mission feel truly epic while ensuring safe play with its bright orange tip. 5-10 years
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Ultimate Commando Toy Play Set Adventure comes with realistic details and sound effects, making every mission an exciting journey that promotes teamwork and imagination.
Blaze & The Monster Machines: Crusher Fun!
Fisher-Price Nickelodeon Blaze & The Monster Machines, Crusher Core Crusher is the ultimate toy for young race car enthusiasts! As we watch our little ones immerse themselves in imaginative play, we can see their creativity and problem-solving skills taking off. This die-cast truck not only brings the thrilling world of Blaze to life but also encourages fine motor development as kids maneuver their vehicles through races and stunts. 3+ years
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Blaze & The Monster Machines: Crusher Fun! includes a die-cast truck that sparks creativity and encourages kids to work together while having a blast on their racing adventures.
Blaze: Axle City's Heroic Adventure Awaits!
Fisher-Price Nickelodeon Blaze & The Monster Machines, Blaze is the ultimate companion for young adventurers! With this vibrant die-cast truck, kids can not only recreate all of Blaze’s thrilling escapades but also spark their imaginative play. As parents, we've seen how such interactive toys encourage storytelling and creativity, helping our little ones develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 3Y+
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Blaze: Axle City's Heroic Adventure Awaits! is a vibrant die-cast truck that ignites storytelling and creativity, making every playtime an exciting venture into critical thinking.
Spin Storm Track Set Thrills
Hot Wheels Track Set Spin Storm offers an exhilarating experience where children can dive into the world of racing, engineering, and physics! As they release cars from different gates, they’ll engage in critical thinking and problem-solving, especially when strategizing how to avoid or instigate epic crashes. This fun set promotes fine motor skills through car manipulation while stimulating creativity as kids imagine various race scenarios. 5+ years
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Spin Storm Track Set Thrills features multiple gates to launch cars, making it a thrilling way for kids to engage with physics while developing strategic thinking skills.
Dimension: The Ultimate 3D Puzzle Challenge
Dimension is a thrilling 3D fast-paced puzzle game that brings the whole family together for some serious brain power! This engaging game not only encourages strategic thinking and quick decision-making, but it also hones multi-dimensional reasoning skills. As players race to position colorful spheres based on task cards, they develop their logical skills in a fun and competitive way. 8+ years
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Dimension: The Ultimate 3D Puzzle Challenge is a thrilling game that turns family game night into a brain-boosting race, blending strategic fun with friendly competition.
GoSports Resin Bocce Ball Fun!
GoSports 90 mm Premium Resin Bocce Ball Set is a fantastic way to combine outdoor fun with essential skill-building! This high-quality bocce set encourages coordination, strategy, and sportsmanship among players of all ages. Whether we're gathering with family in the backyard or enjoying a day at the beach, we can watch our kids develop teamwork and problem-solving skills through competitive yet friendly play. 6+ years
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GoSports Resin Bocce Ball Fun! includes a premium resin set that invites family members of all ages to engage in friendly competition, promoting both fun and skill development.
Adventure Awaits with John Deere Trailer
The Peg Perego John Deere Adventure Trailer elevates outdoor play for kids, perfectly attaching to the John Deere Gator XUV riding vehicles. Designed for imaginative adventures, this extra-large trailer inspires teamwork, problem-solving, and cooperative play as children transport their toys, treasures, or even sand! Parents will love watching their little ones develop physical skills and spatial awareness through hands-on, active exploration. 3+ years
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Adventure Awaits with John Deere Trailer perfectly attaches to the John Deere Gator XUV, turning outdoor play into a cooperative mission for little ones and their imaginations.
Paw Patrol Adventures Candle for Fun Celebrations
Paw Patrol Adventures Multicolor Birthday Candle is here to ignite the joy in your child's special day! As educators and parents, we know how important it is to create memorable experiences that encourage excitement and creativity. With its vibrant colors and the beloved Paw Patrol pups, this easy-to-use cake topper helps develop fine motor skills when kids help with cake preparations and sparks imaginative play during party games. 3+ years
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Paw Patrol Adventures Candle for Fun Celebrations brings vibrant colors and beloved characters to cake preparations, sparking excitement and teamwork during every birthday giggle and joyous candle blow-out!
Squigz for Tiny Builders
Fat Brain Toys Mini Squigz are the perfect construction set for budding architects and little hands. Designed for children to explore creativity and spatial awareness, these fun, suction-cup pieces encourage problem-solving and fine motor skills as kids connect, stick, and build. With five exciting new shapes in fresh colors, your kids will dive into imaginative play while developing essential skills in a wonderfully engaging way. 3+ years
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Squigz for Tiny Builders features fun, suction-cup pieces that stick together, turning construction chaos into a creative bonding experience while sneaking in essential skills.
Crayola Art-to-Go Table Easel
The Crayola Art-to-Go Table Easel is a fantastic companion for budding artists and educators alike! With its large, two-sided drawing board, this easel encourages creativity and self-expression while helping kids develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Its convenient, EZ fold design makes it perfect for our on-the-go lifestyles, ensuring that art-making can happen anywhere—whether at home, in the park, or on the road. 3+ years
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Crayola Art-to-Go Table Easel features a large, two-sided drawing board that transforms any environment into an art studio, keeping creativity flowing wherever adventure takes us.
Dachshund 3D Crystal Puzzle Adventure
The 3D Crystal Puzzle Dachshund is not just a puzzle; it's an engaging experience that brings joy and learning together! With 41 interlocking pieces, this translucent puppy promotes fine motor skills and spatial awareness as we piece it together. It’s the perfect activity for older kids and even adults, encouraging patience and problem-solving. 12+ years
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Dachshund 3D Crystal Puzzle Adventure features 41 interlocking pieces that turn puzzling into a dazzling experience, making geometry fun while building critical skills for life.
Snoopy's Flying Ace 3D Crystal Puzzle
BePuzzled, Peanuts Snoopy Flying Ace Original 3D Crystal Puzzle is a delightful way for teens, tweens, and adults to dive into a world of creativity and problem-solving. This unique twist on traditional puzzles not only challenges critical thinking and spatial reasoning but also fosters patience and perseverance as each colorful piece interlocks into a stunning masterpiece. Display your completed puzzle proudly as part of your home décor or as a conversation starter with family and friends. 12 and up
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Snoopy's Flying Ace 3D Crystal Puzzle features colorful interlocking pieces that magically transform an ordinary puzzle into a stunning work of art, enhancing both creativity and brain power.
Engaging Robotics Adventure for Kids
The Thames & Kosmos Robotics Smart Machines kit provides an exciting introduction to the world of robotics for children aged 8 and up. With the ability to build and program eight unique motorized machines, this STEM kit enhances critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity while engaging your child in hands-on learning and real-world applications of technology. Parents and educators will appreciate its award-winning design and the way it seamlessly merges fun with educational outcomes, sparking curiosity and a passion for science. 8+ years
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Engaging Robotics Adventure for Kids includes the ability to build and program eight unique motorized machines, turning your living room into a mini tech lab full of exploration.