Toys That Develop Problem Solving
Our Top 5 Picks
Creative Clean Mats for Kids
Colorations Flexible, Plastic Mats are perfect for all your creative adventures, whether at home or in the classroom. These mats foster hands-on learning and creativity while keeping mess to a minimum, making them ideal for art projects, crafts, and even snack time! Parents and educators will love how these durable, waterproof mats support fine motor skills and encourage imaginative play without the worry of cleanup. 2-6 years
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Creative Clean Mats for Kids are flexible and waterproof, making them the perfect mess-free canvas for art adventures—so we can channel our inner Picasso without the worry of paint stains!
Vibrant Fluorescent Blue Kids Paint
Colorations Washable Tempera Paint in Fluorescent Blue is the perfect way to ignite creativity in our little ones! This vibrant, neon paint isn’t just about bold colors—it's a rich, creamy medium that allows children to explore a world of artistry and imagination. With each stroke, kids can improve their fine motor skills and discover the magic of color blending and painting techniques. 3+ years
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Vibrant Fluorescent Blue Kids Paint features a rich, creamy texture that lets kids dive into the colorful world of artistry without the worry of messy mishaps.
Colorations Thick Pipe Cleaners for Creative Play
Colorations Thick Pipe Cleaners are a must-have for every classroom and craft corner at home! These vibrant pipe cleaners, measuring 6mm in thickness, are perfect for helping children explore their creative potential while developing fine motor skills. Whether they're winding, twisting, or shaping, kids will find countless opportunities to express themselves and enhance their artistic abilities. 3+ years
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Colorations Thick Pipe Cleaners come with 100 vibrant pieces, giving kids endless opportunities to twist, shape, and express their imaginative visions while enhancing their fine motor skills.
Vibrant Fluorescent Pink Fun Paint
Colorations Washable Tempera Paint in Fluorescent Pink brings a burst of bright creativity to your child's art projects! As parents and educators, we know how essential it is to encourage exploration and self-expression. This non-toxic, vibrant paint promotes fine motor skills and color blending, all while being incredibly versatile on surfaces from construction paper to cardboard. 3+ years
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Vibrant Fluorescent Pink Fun Paint promotes self-expression with its washable, non-toxic formula, making art projects less stressful and a whole lot brighter for creative little hands.
Fabulous Fade-Resistant Art Rolls
Colorations Prima-Color Fade-Resistant Paper Rolls ignite creativity in children of all ages! Designed with a glossy finish and UV-protective ink, this premium-quality paper is perfect for drawing, finger painting, and all sorts of arts and crafts. Not only does it offer versatility with a colored side and a white side, but it also enhances fine motor skills, encourages self-expression, and stimulates artistic exploration in young minds. 3+ years
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Fabulous Fade-Resistant Art Rolls feature a glossy finish and UV-protective ink that keep art vibrant, making it easier for kids to explore their creativity without indoor messes fading away.
Colorations Pipe Cleaners: Creative Learning Fun
Colorations Pipe Cleaners, Assorted Colors are the perfect tools for sparking creativity and exploration in our children! With a pack of 100 vibrant, fuzzy pipe cleaners, we can dive into a world of imaginative creations together. These colorful, bendable stems not only provide endless artistic opportunities but also enhance fine motor skills and promote engaging STEM and STEAM projects. 3+ years
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Colorations Pipe Cleaners include 100 vibrant, fuzzy stems that invite where many hands can create together, enhancing imagination while sneaking in fine motor practice.
Glitter Glue Goo: Spark Creativity & Learning
Colorations Non-Toxic Glitter Glue Goo is a fantastic way to ignite creativity in kids while blending fun with education. This classroom pack of 30 bottles in 10 dazzling colors is perfect for crafting, making slime, or adding sparkle to holiday decor and greeting cards. We love how these easy-squeeze bottles promote motor skills and encourage individual expression through arts and crafts. 3+ years
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Glitter Glue Goo includes 30 easy-squeeze bottles in 10 dazzling colors that transform crafting into a sparkling adventure while sneaking in essential fine motor skill practice.
Crafting Creativity with Colorations Set
Colorations Classroom Crafting Starter Set is the ultimate treasure trove for young artists! With 17 exciting craft products, this kit invites children to dive into a world of imagination where they can create everything from DIY crafts to festive ornaments. As fellow parents and educators, we know how important it is for kids to develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and creative expression. 3+ years
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Crafting Creativity with Colorations Set, featuring 17 exciting craft products, transforms craft time into a vivid adventure, encouraging kids to unleash their inner artists safely.
Unleash Creativity with Chenille Stem Pipe Cleaners
Colorations Pink Chenille Stem Pipe Cleaners are a fantastic resource for sparking creativity in our little ones! With 100 soft, fuzzy stems each measuring 12 inches, these vibrant pipe cleaners are perfect for countless crafting adventures. They not only inspire imaginative play but also help develop fine motor skills as kids twist, bend, and shape their unique creations. 3+ years
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Unleash Creativity with Chenille Stem Pipe Cleaners includes 100 soft, fuzzy stems that turn crafting into a delightful adventure while building essential skills for our little artists.
Soak Resistant Art Paper for Creative Play
Colorations Art Paper, 9" x 12" Painting & Craft Paper, is a fantastic resource for young creators looking to explore the world of art. With 100 sheets of soak-resistant craft paper, this product allows our kids to dive into various painting mediums without the worry of mess or waste, making it ideal for classrooms and homeschool settings alike. It’s perfect for developing fine motor skills and building self-confidence as they experiment with finger paints, watercolors, and more. 3+ years
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Soak Resistant Art Paper is a 100-sheet canvas for young artists to explore various mediums mess-free, making creativity and self-expression accessible and enjoyable for every budding Picassos.
Creative Wooden Airplane Craft Set
Colorations® Decorate Your Own Wooden Model Airplanes, Set of 12, is a fantastic way to spark creativity and imagination in children. With three pieces for each plane, kids can unleash their artistic flair using markers, paints, and stickers, enhancing their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Perfect for group environments like classrooms or birthday parties, this craft project not only provides hours of fun but also encourages teamwork and sharing as they decorate and play. 4-12 years
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Creative Wooden Airplane Craft Set features 12 model airplanes for kids to decorate, turning artistry and engineering into a colorful group challenge that sparks imagination and collaboration.
Vibrant Creativity with Jumbo Colored Pencils
Colorations® Jumbo Colored Pencils are a fantastic tool for sparking creativity and enhancing fine motor skills in children. With their larger, hexagonal shape, these pencils promote easy gripping, allowing kids to express their imagination while developing coordination and artistic abilities. Perfect for both home and school, this set of 120 non-toxic pencils is not only eco-friendly but also encourages collaborative learning and self-expression in art projects. 3+ years
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Vibrant Creativity with Jumbo Colored Pencils features a large hexagonal shape that makes gripping easier, turning every art session into a delightful exploration of imagination and skill-building.
Colorations Washable Markers for Creative Minds
Colorations Washable Markers, Set of 256, ignite the creative spark in every child! With a rainbow of 16 vibrant colors at their fingertips, young artists can dive into drawing, writing, and coloring like never before. These markers are not just tools for creativity; they help develop fine motor skills, encourage self-expression, and enhance focus. 3+ years
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Colorations Washable Markers for Creative Minds come in a set of 256 vibrant colors that transform any doodle or masterpiece into a colorful adventure—cleanup is effortlessly easy for added peace of mind.
Colorful Shapes Stamping Fun for Kids
Colorations Shapes Easy to Hold Good Grasp Kids Stamping Sticks Set of 10 is a fantastic tool for fostering creativity and learning in young minds! Each sturdy, kid-friendly stick features a delightful shape, making it a breeze for little hands to explore geometry through fun stamping activities. These easily graspable tools not only enhance motor skills but also promote shape recognition while encouraging artistic expression. 3-6 years
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Colorful Shapes Stamping Fun for Kids features 10 easy-to-hold stamping sticks that transform messy art time into a hands-on geometry lesson with creative flair.
Mess-Free Painting Fun for Young Artists
Colorations Machine Washable Child's Paint Smock is the ultimate solution for our little Picassos! Designed with young artists in mind, this smock not only saves their favorite clothes from messy paint incidents, but also encourages creativity and self-expression. Whether they’re in a painting class or having fun at home, this easy-to-use smock helps them focus on their artistic endeavors without worrying about the cleanup afterward. 3+ years
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Mess-Free Painting Fun for Young Artists features a machine-washable design that frees little hands to unleash their inner artists without the worry of messy cleanups.
Excellerations Tower Building Adventure
The Excellerations Tower Building Set is an exciting way for our little explorers to dive into early STEM learning! With 50 chunky pieces that are perfect for tiny hands, children can build, create, and develop vital skills like fine motor coordination and spatial awareness. This vibrant, engaging set not only entertains but also encourages cooperative play, making it a delightful addition to any playtime. 3+ years
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Excellerations Tower Building Adventure includes 50 chunky pieces that invite imaginative construction, making learning feel like a creative party for little builders on the go.
Engaging Wooden Building Blocks for Young Minds
The Best Value Floor Wooden Unit Blocks Set is a fantastic choice for children ages 3 and up, sparking creativity and learning simultaneously! With 162 smooth-sanded rubberwood blocks, this set provides an incredible platform for kids to explore shapes, sorting, and basic math concepts while engaging in imaginative play. We love how these blocks can effortlessly introduce STEM principles, encouraging spatial relationships and engineering skills as children stack, build, and create their masterpieces. 3+ years
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Engaging Wooden Building Blocks for Young Minds includes 162 smooth-sanded rubberwood blocks that inspire creativity while gently introducing STEM principles—shaping future builders one block at a time.
Excellerations Peg Number Board Fun
Excellerations Peg Number Board is an engaging learning tool designed for young minds to explore the world of numbers! With 10 sturdy rubberwood boards and 55 bright red pegs, this set not only captivates children’s attention but also enhances their counting, fine motor skills, and visual recognition. As educators and parents, we know how crucial hands-on learning is, and this manipulative makes math both fun and interactive, while encouraging children to develop confidence in their numerical abilities. 3+ years
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Excellerations Peg Number Board Fun comes with 10 sturdy rubberwood boards and 55 bright red pegs, making math feel like an engaging and colorful adventure for little learners.
Adventure Awaits: 6-Foot Play Tunnel!
Excellerations 6-Foot Assembly-Free Adventure Play Tunnel is the perfect way to spark creativity and promote physical activity in our little explorers! This vibrant tunnel not only encourages imaginative play but also helps develop gross motor skills as kids crawl and navigate their way through. With its durable nylon design and mesh panels for visibility, we can keep an eye on our adventurous ones while they embark on exciting indoor and outdoor journeys. 18 months and up
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Adventure Awaits: 6-Foot Play Tunnel is a durable nylon structure that turns any space into a creative playground, making every crawl an exciting expedition for our little explorers.
Creative Freedom Kids Smock
Colorations Kids Painting smock enables young artists to explore their creativity without fear of making a mess! With its comfortable design and super grip closure, this sleeveless smock allows kids to dive into painting, crafts, and more, fostering their artistic expression. Parents and educators will love how easy it is to clean—just toss it in the washing machine or wipe it down. 3+ years
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Creative Freedom Kids Smock keeps messes at bay with its easy-to-clean design, empowering artists to freely explore their imagination without fear of laundry day chaos.
Classic Wooden Pattern Blocks for Early Learning
The Excellerations Classic Wooden Pattern Blocks are a vibrant and versatile set of 250 pieces that invite preschoolers to dive into the world of shapes and colors. Designed with young learners in mind, these durable wooden blocks support essential early math skills like counting, patterning, and shape recognition. As educators and parents, we love how they encourage children to explore spatial relationships while having fun and sparking creativity. Preschool
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Classic Wooden Pattern Blocks for Early Learning include 250 colorful pieces that transform math into an engaging adventure, making counting and patterning feel like pure playtime magic.
Excellerations Construction Building Toys
The Excellerations Construction Toys are perfect for our little builders aged 3 and up! These chunky, interlocking pieces are designed for small hands, helping children develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and early STEM knowledge as they explore shapes, colors, and the dynamics of construction. We love how these durable building blocks not only spark creativity but also promote cooperative play, making them a fantastic choice for playdates and group activities. 3+ years
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Excellerations Construction Building Toys feature chunky interlocking pieces that fuel kids' creativity while developing essential STEM skills, making playdates a blast of learning and laughter.
Jungle Animal Math Mania
The Excellerations Math Manipulatives Set of 120 Jungle Animal Counters is an engaging educational tool perfect for little ones diving into the world of mathematics. With vibrant, colorful jungle animals, children can explore counting, organize by color, and enhance their sensory skills through play—all while having a blast! This wonderful set encourages early math concepts and color recognition, making it a fantastic resource for parents and educators alike. 3+ years
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Jungle Animal Math Mania includes 120 vibrant jungle animal counters, making math feel like an exciting adventure through the wild while sneaking in essential learning.
Vibrant Sand for Creative Learning Fun
Colorations Colorful Vibrant Sand 22 oz Jar is a fantastic resource for sparking creativity and learning in our little ones! This vibrant sand is perfect for arts and crafts, allowing children to explore color mixing, develop fine motor skills, and enhance their sensory play experiences. With its variety of bold colors, our kids can layer, glue, and create stunning projects that bring their imagination to life. 3+ years
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Vibrant Sand for Creative Learning Fun comes in a 22 oz jar packed with bold colors, inspiring our little creators to mix, layer, and craft their imagination into reality.