Toys That Develop Problem Solving

edxeducation Jumbo Place Value Dice Classroom Set is a fantastic tool for any classroom or learning space! With these vibrant and interactive dice, we can easily and effectively teach our little ones the important concept of base ten, allowing them to explore numbers all the way into the thousands. They pair wonderfully with other games, infusing a fun twist while enhancing our children's learning journey. 6-12 years

edxeducation Linking Cubes Classroom Set is an incredible resource for nurturing young minds! Packed with 500 vibrant construction blocks, this set makes learning fun and interactive. Not only do these cubes encourage creativity and imagination, but they also promote essential skills like sorting, counting, and problem solving. 3+ years

Game Zone Diggin’ Doggies Board Game invites children to help their lovable doggie retrieve lost bones, ensuring a fun and engaging playtime. This game promotes critical thinking, teamwork, and fine motor skills as players strategize their moves and utilize their magical noses to collect bones. Parents and educators will appreciate how it fosters essential learning through play, making it a delightful addition to any educational toy collection. 3-7 years

The USAopoly Trivial Pursuit: National Park 100th Anniversary game invites families to dive into the incredible world of America's national parks. With 600 trivia questions, players strengthen their knowledge about nature, history, and wildlife, all while developing critical thinking and teamwork skills in a fun, engaging environment. Perfect for family game nights or road trips, this game transforms learning into an exciting adventure for everyone involved! 12+ years

New Sprouts Clean It! Toddler Playset is the perfect way to spark imaginative play in our little ones while also promoting essential skills! With six engaging pieces including a duster, dustpan, spray bottle, sponge, cleaner, and a playful hand vac, this set invites toddlers to explore the world of pretend cleaning. 2+ years

The Learning Resources Color Cubed Strategy Game brings the excitement of strategic play right into your family game night! Perfect for ages 5 and up, this game hones essential visual skills like scanning, discrimination, and focus while challenging players to match vibrant color patterns. It’s simple enough for young children to grasp yet engaging for adults, making it a fantastic way to foster critical thinking and strategic skills in a fun, interactive setting. 5+ years

Learning Resources Code & Go Robot Mouse offers little ones an exciting introduction to coding concepts through play! This engaging set not only sparkles with lights and sounds but also empowers kids to develop critical skills like problem solving, analytical thinking, and sequential thought. With easy push-button controls and fun pictorial coding cards, children thrive in a hands-on learning environment—perfect for igniting their interest in STEM. 4+ years

The Learning Resources Ocean Wonders Build & Spin, Gears Toy & Building Set is an exciting adventure for little builders aged 18 months and up! This vibrant 17-piece set encourages toddlers to dive into hands-on learning while developing fine motor skills and sparking their imaginations. As your child snaps together chunky, colorful gears, they not only experience the joy of creation but also enhance early reasoning and problem-solving abilities. 18+ months

The Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! 3+ years

The Melissa & Doug On The Go Water Wow! Reusable Water-Reveal Activity Pad - Safari invites preschoolers into a vibrant world of animal exploration. This interactive activity pad not only sparks creativity but also enhances fine motor skills, early writing and reading abilities, and visual discrimination through engaging, hands-on play. 3-5 years

The Melissa & Doug Around The House Sound Puzzle is a delightful way to introduce toddlers to the sounds of the world around them. This engaging wooden peg puzzle not only sparks curiosity as children lift pieces to uncover vibrant images and realistic sounds from each room, but it also nurtures crucial motor skills and auditory processing. Parents will appreciate how this screen-free play stimulates problem-solving and narrative thinking, making it a fantastic gift for little learners aged 2 to 5. 2-5 years

Melissa & Doug Old MacDonald's Farm Sound Puzzle is an engaging way to introduce your little ones to the joy of music and farm animals! As they piece together the vibrant wooden puzzle, toddlers not only enjoy the fun of lifting the pieces to hear sound effects, but they also enhance their hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills. With each animal completing their verse of the classic song, kids are encouraged to participate, fostering auditory processing and language development in a delightful, screen-free way. 2-5 years

The Melissa & Doug Sing-Along Nursery Rhymes Sound Puzzle is a delightful way to spark joy and learning in our little ones, aged 2 and up. Each time a child places a wooden peg into the beautifully crafted board, classic nursery songs fill the air, encouraging musical engagement and auditory processing skills. Not only does this wooden puzzle strengthen hand-eye coordination and problem-solving abilities, but it also brings families together through the timeless joy of song and rhyme. 2+ years

Melissa & Doug Magic in a Snap! Hocus Pocus Collection Magic Tricks Set is an enchanting way for our little ones to dive into the world of performance art. This 12-piece set not only fosters creativity and self-confidence, but it also sharpens fine motor skills and critical thinking as kids learn to execute professional-grade tricks. 4-8 years

The Melissa & Doug Nursery Rhymes 2 Sound Puzzle invites little ones to explore classic nursery songs while enhancing their skills! This beautifully crafted wooden peg puzzle doesn’t just captivate with delightful melodies but also promotes hand-eye coordination and problem-solving abilities. As your child places each piece, they not only learn song lyrics but also develop crucial auditory processing skills in a fun, engaging way. 2+ years

The Melissa & Doug Around The Fire Station Sound Puzzle is an engaging wooden peg puzzle that sparks curiosity and learning for little ones aged 2 and up. As children lift each piece, they are greeted with realistic fire station and neighborhood sounds, making puzzle time a dynamic auditory experience. This captivating toy not only fosters fine motor skills but also enhances auditory processing, problem-solving abilities, and narrative thinking as kids explore the various activities happening within the firehouse. 2+ years

Melissa & Doug Dinosaur Party Play Set invites children into a mesmerizing world of prehistoric exploration! With nine incredibly detailed miniature dinosaurs, this toy sparks curiosity about the fascinating creatures that roamed our planet. As parents, we appreciate how this set goes beyond mere fun; it encourages imaginative play, fine motor skills, and encourages early learning about these amazing species. 3-6 years

The Melissa & Doug Wooden Town Vehicles Set in Wooden Tray is a fantastic way for children to explore their community! This delightful collection of 9 wooden vehicles, from a recycling truck to an ice cream truck, encourages imaginative play while developing fine motor skills, vocabulary, and an understanding of community roles. Perfect for interactive play, this set also pairs wonderfully with Melissa & Doug Activity Rugs, transforming playtime into an engaging learning experience. 3+ years

The Melissa & Doug Wooden Magnetic Train Cars is an 8-piece educational toy that sparks creativity and learning in kids aged 3 to 6. Each train car, crafted from solid wood, not only encourages imaginative play but also aids in developing fine and gross motor skills through active manipulation. With magnetic couplers that easily link the cars together, children get to explore problem-solving and counting in a hands-on, screen-free environment. 3-6 years

The Melissa & Doug Wooden Construction Site Vehicles with Wooden Storage Tray is a delightful set that sparks creativity and hands-on learning for children aged 3 to 6. This 8-piece collection features vibrant construction vehicles like a steam roller, backhoe, and crane, each with moving parts that encourage fine motor skills and imaginative play. Perfect for interactive storytelling and role-play, these toys also work beautifully with Melissa & Doug Activity Rugs, creating a whole world of construction adventure right in your playroom. 3-6 years

Melissa & Doug Chef's Wooden Pretend Play Kitchen for Kids with “Ice” Cube Dispenser is an exciting addition to our playtime routine! This beautifully designed kitchen not only sparks imaginative cooking adventures but also encourages social skills as multiple little chefs can collaborate in their culinary creations. With features like a working ice dispenser and spinning microwave plate, our children engage in fine motor skills and problem-solving as they discover cause and effect in a fun, hands-on environment. 3-6 years

Craft-tastic DIY String Art is an exciting hands-on craft kit designed for kids aged 10 and above. This kit not only sparks creativity but also helps develop fine motor skills, patience, and problem-solving as children string together vibrant designs of owls, starbursts, and the cheerful word 'yay. ' With everything included and no hammers or nails needed, parents can confidently encourage their young artists to express their individuality while creating stunning wall art. 10+ years

The K'NEX 3-in-1 Classic Amusement Park Building Set is an exciting way for kids aged 9 and up to dive into the world of engineering and creativity! With 744 pieces, children can build a spectacular Ferris wheel, a thrilling Swing Ride, or a dynamic Boom Ride—all powered by a battery-operated motor that brings these rides to life! This set not only fuels imagination but also fosters essential skills like problem-solving, spatial awareness, and teamwork as kids collaborate and design their own amusement park. 9+ years

The K'NEX Education STEM Explorations: Swing Ride Building Set is a vibrant invitation for children aged 8 and up to dive into the exhilarating world of engineering and design. With 486 colorful pieces, this set empowers kids to not only build a fully functional swing ride but also to test their creativity by constructing additional models like a boom ride and a Ferris wheel. As they experiment and play, they'll develop critical STEM skills, learn about basic mechanics, and enhance their problem-solving abilities—all while having a blast constructing their very own amusement park! 8+ years