Toys That Develop Problem Solving

The Excelleration Dressing Skills Boards set is a fantastic resource for young learners eager to master essential dressing skills! With six vibrant boards focusing on lacing, tying, snapping, buttoning, buckling, and zipping, this educational toy beautifully blends play with skill development. Each board, durable and easy to clean, enables children to practice independently, enhancing their fine motor skills and boosting their confidence—all without the fuss of changing outfits. Preschool

The Excellerations 2-3/10 inch Square Wooden Skyscraper Block Play Set is a fantastic resource for our little architects aged 3 and up! With 35 sturdy wooden blocks, kids can explore endless possibilities while building 10 unique city buildings enriched with architectural flair. This engaging play set not only sparks creativity but also nurtures essential skills like problem-solving, social interaction, and early math concepts through hands-on learning. 3+ years

The Colorations Colorful Vibrant Sand 22 oz Jar offers a delightful blend of creativity and educational exploration for children. With its stunning array of vivid colors, this non-toxic sand sparks imaginative play, enhances sensory experiences, and strengthens fine motor skills as kids pour, mold, and craft. Perfect for creative projects, educators can use it to teach color recognition and layering techniques while families can enjoy making beautiful art together—transforming simple activities into engaging learning moments! 3+ years

The Excellerations Construction Toys set is an exciting and engaging way for kids ages 3 and up to dive into the world of STEM learning! With 360 vibrant cubes and triangles, these chunky, interlocking shapes make it easy for little hands to explore spatial relations, colors, and shapes while enhancing fine motor skills and logic. As parents and educators, we love how this set encourages cooperative play, allowing children to learn together, experiment with construction, and discover the basics of cause and effect—all while having a blast! 3+ years

Colorations Good Grasp Stamping Sticks Pack of 10 is a delightful tool for our young learners! Designed to fit comfortably in little hands, these number stamps encourage creativity while reinforcing essential math skills. With numbers 0 through 9 readily available, children can dive into exciting activities that make counting, addition, and number recognition fun and interactive. 3-7 years

Excellerations Giant Plush Rainbow Stacking Ring is the perfect blend of classic play and sensory adventure! As parents and educators, we know how important it is for our little ones to explore their world. This colorful, plush stacking ring set not only invites infants to engage in hands-on fun but also fosters problem-solving skills as they discover how to balance and stack each soft, cuddly ring. 6 months and up

The Excellerations Construction Exploration Set is an exciting way for children ages 3 and up to dive into the world of engineering and creativity! With its chunky, colorful pieces that are easy to grasp, this manipulative set captivates little builders while nurturing fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, and early STEM concepts. As kids connect, build, and create, they're not just having fun but also understanding spatial relations and cause and effect through hands-on play. 3+ years

ThinkFun Balance Beans Math Game is a delightful way to spark early math skills in your little ones! With colorful bean pieces and a wobbly seesaw, this engaging puzzle introduces elementary algebra concepts while enhancing logical reasoning and critical thinking skills. We love how it comes with 40 progressively challenging tasks that keep our kids guessing and problem-solving for hours. 5 and up

The NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Starter Rock Tumbling Kit transforms the way kids discover geology and the beauty of nature. This hands-on kit not only indulges their curiosity about rocks and crystals but also fosters patience, precision, and creativity as they turn rough stones into sparkling gemstones. A fantastic choice for parents seeking educational STEM activities, it encourages scientific exploration and fine motor skills while having an incredibly fun time! 8+ years

ARRMA Servo Horn Metal 25T Aluminum Red, ARAC8871 is perfect for nurturing curiosity and hands-on learning. This durable and vibrant servo horn not only enhances mechanical understanding but also encourages problem-solving skills as kids explore the fascinating world of robotics and engineering. By incorporating this item into playtime, children can develop fine motor skills and spatial awareness while engaging in imaginative play. 8+ years

Buffalo Games - Charles Wysocki - Churchyard Christmas - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle is an incredible way to make quality time meaningful! This delightful puzzle not only enhances problem-solving skills and cognitive development, but also fosters patience and focus in both kids and adults. With its stunning high-resolution artwork and interlocking pieces, it invites families to gather around for shared moments of relaxation and collaboration. 8+ years

The Colony Board Game invites families to embark on an exciting journey of civilization-building! Designed to engage young minds, this game teaches strategic thinking and resource management through dynamic gameplay that will keep everyone on their toes. With 28 unique building cards and a clever dice-as-resource mechanic, players can develop new tactics and experience a fresh adventure each time they play. 8+ years

Dream Home Board Game invites families to a whimsical journey of construction and creativity! As parents and caregivers, we know the value of fostering teamwork and critical thinking skills, and this game is perfect for doing just that. It encourages strategic planning as players design their dream homes, while also building social skills in a friendly, low-stress environment. 7+ years

Colt Express Marshal and Prisoners Board Game EXPANSION invites players into a thrilling Wild West adventure where strategy and teamwork are key! As we take on the role of Marshal Samuel Ford, our children will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills while navigating through unforeseen challenges. This expansion adds an exciting twist with Mei, the martial artist, and the new prison car mechanic, encouraging our young strategists to think ahead and collaborate. 10+ years

The Modarri Delux S2 Muscle Car Build Your Car Kit is an engaging toy that empowers children to design, build, and drive their very own cars. As they explore thousands of possible designs and mechanics, kids develop critical thinking, creativity, and fine motor skills while learning the fundamentals of engineering and physics in a fun, hands-on way. This is a fantastic choice for parents and educators looking to spark a child's imagination and foster a love for learning through play. 6+ years

WikkiStix Birthday Fun Favors are the ultimate party addition that turns celebrations into creative adventures! With a delightful pack of 20 individual sets, each with 12 Wikki Stix and a birthday-themed dot-to-dot activity sheet, kids will not just enjoy a fun favor but also develop their fine motor skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. These easy-to-use, mess-free craft activities spark imagination as children twist and shape their Wikki Stix into endless creations. 3+ years

Trefl View of Manarola 1500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle offers an engaging way for children and adults to bond over creativity and learning! As we fit each piece together, we enhance skills like concentration, patience, and spatial reasoning, all while enjoying the stunning beauty of Manarola. It's not just a puzzle; it’s a fantastic exercise for our brains, turning leisure time into a fruitful learning experience. 12+ years

Dowling Magnets Primary Colored Magnet Wand is the perfect tool for sparking curiosity and wonder in our little ones! This vibrant 7. 63" wand invites children to explore the fascinating world of magnetism through hands-on play. 3+ years

The AQUARIUS Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Board Game is an exciting holiday activity built for family fun and learning! Designed for ages 12 and up, this game not only entertains but also enhances critical thinking, strategy, and teamwork skills as players collect, match, and outsmart their opponents on a whimsical board filled with beloved holiday imagery. It's a fantastic way to engage our older kids and adults alike, fostering social interaction and cooperation during the festive season, making it an ideal addition to family game nights or holiday gatherings. 12+ years

Battat Bristle Blocks turn playtime into an educational adventure! These vibrant, interlocking building blocks foster creativity and imagination in toddlers aged 2 and up, promoting essential skills like fine motor development and spatial awareness. With 80 colorful pieces, including wheels and interactive shapes, children can explore textures and angles, all while building anything from whimsical towers to speedy vehicles. 2+ years

Remedia Publications REM109A Market Math for Beginners Book is the perfect tool to turn everyday shopping into an engaging math adventure! Designed for grades 3 to 6, this book offers over 500 vibrant math word problems that revolve around real-life situations, helping our kids develop vital reasoning and computation skills. Imagine the excitement as they practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, all while navigating through fun shopping scenarios. Grade 3 to 6

MEGA BLOKS First Builders Toddler Building Blocks Toy Set brings excitement and learning together! With 60 colorful pieces featuring all the letters from A to Z, your little ones can explore the alphabet while building their very own train. Not only are these big blocks perfect for tiny hands, but they also support the development of creativity, imagination, and fine motor skills. 1+ years

Decopac Crown and Scepter DecoSet Cake Decoration brings a delightful touch of royalty to your child's birthday celebration! Not only does it create a stunning centerpiece for the cake, but it also encourages imaginative play post-party as your little one transforms into their favorite princess. This cake topper promotes creativity, role-playing, and fine motor skills as children navigate their own royal adventures. 3+ years

Bunny Kingdom combines strategic thinking and creative problem-solving in an adorable, engaging way! Designed for players aged 14 and up, this game encourages teamwork and negotiation skills as we expand our fief and outwit fellow bunnies with card drafting and territory control. It’s not just a fun pastime, but also a powerful educational tool that nurtures critical thinking and strategic planning, making it an excellent choice for family game nights. 14+ years