Toys That Develop Problem Solving

SEQUENCE: Fun and Strategic Game for All

SEQUENCE, the Original SEQUENCE Game with Folding Board, Cards, and Chips, is a delightful way to bring family and friends together for some strategic fun! Ideal for children 7 and up and enjoyable for adults too, this game fosters critical STEM skills, such as strategic thinking and teamwork, as players aim to create five-card sequences on the board. With its vibrant cards and colorful chips, SEQUENCE not only provides hours of entertainment but also helps develop cognitive skills in an engaging way. 7+ years
Why we love it:
SEQUENCE features a folding board and vibrant cards, making family game night an engaging way to sharpen strategic skills while creating lasting memories together.

Galt Toys Marble Run Adventure

The Galt Toys Marble Run is an exciting construction toy that sparks creativity and problem-solving skills in children aged 4 years and up. With 30 brightly colored pieces and 6 marbles, kids can design their own unique tracks, exploring concepts of gravity and physics as they watch their marbles race to the finish. This engaging set not only fosters imaginative thinking but also enhances fine motor skills and spatial awareness, making it a fantastic choice for developmental play. 4+ years
Why we love it:
Galt Toys Marble Run Adventure features 30 brightly colored pieces that let kids design unique tracks, making physics fun and sparking their inner engineer with every marble race.

Slinky: Spring into Imagination

The Original Slinky Walking Spring Toy is a timeless classic perfect for sparking creativity in kids aged 5 and up. This 2. 75-inch metal marvel doesn’t just entertain; it enhances fine motor skills, encourages problem-solving, and ignites imagination through rhythmic movement. 5+ years
Why we love it:
Slinky: Spring into Imagination is a 2.75-inch metal marvel that transforms rhythmic movement into endless play while enhancing fine motor skills and sparking creativity.

Engaging Gears for Young Builders

The Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! 3+ years
Why we love it:
Engaging Gears for Young Builders includes colorful spinning gears that transform simple designs into dynamic creations, nurturing STEM skills while keeping little hands joyfully busy.

Big Time Learning Clock for Kids

The Learning Resources Big Time Student Clock is an engaging tool designed to make learning time fun for kids aged 5 and up. This interactive clock features a unique hidden gear mechanism that helps children understand the relationship between minutes and hours as they manually move the hands. With its clear numbers and included activity guide, it simplifies the lesson of telling time, while simultaneously enhancing early math skills. 5+ years
Why we love it:
Big Time Learning Clock for Kids features a unique hidden gear mechanism that transforms learning to tell time into an interactive adventure, making math feel like playtime.

Exciting Adventures with Pop Up Pirate

The TOMY Pop Up Pirate Board Game is a thrilling way for children aged 4 and up to develop strategic thinking and social skills while having fun. As they navigate the excitement of removing swords from the barrel without making the pirate pop up, kids enhance their problem-solving abilities and learn about taking turns in a family-friendly environment. Perfect for family game nights, this interactive activity encourages laughter, bonding, and friendly competition. 4+ years
Why we love it:
Exciting Adventures with Pop Up Pirate is a thrilling game that invites kids to test their nerves as they carefully remove swords from the barrel without launching the pirate into action. It’s the perfect blend of strategic thinking and laughter, making family game nights both educational and incredibly fun. Watching the little ones strategize and cheer (or gasp!) as the pirate pops out is a delightful reminder that learning can be a rollercoaster ride of emotions!

Adventure Awaits with the Red Stable Set

The Stablemates Red Stable Set with Two Horses opens a world of imaginative play for children. This engaging set not only nurtures creativity but also builds essential skills such as problem-solving and fine motor development as kids arrange their barn, fences, and accessories. With its award-winning design, this set encourages storytelling and social interaction, making it a smart choice for parents and educators aiming to enhance playtime with meaningful learning experiences. 4-10 years
Why we love it:
Adventure Awaits with the Red Stable Set includes two horses, fostering storytelling and teamwork while turning playtime into a thrilling journey of imagination.

Engaging Melissa & Doug Dinosaur Puzzle

The Melissa & Doug Dinosaurs Floor Puzzle is a fantastic educational tool for young learners, featuring 48 extra-thick pieces that create a vibrant 2 feet by 3 feet dinosaur scene. Not only does this fun puzzle foster hand-eye coordination and critical problem-solving skills, but it also captivates children's imaginations with its beautiful original artwork. Perfect for family time or classroom activities, this puzzle encourages teamwork and concentration, making it an ideal choice for parents and educators committed to supporting developmental growth while having a blast. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Engaging Melissa & Doug Dinosaur Puzzle includes 48 extra-thick pieces that create a vibrant dinosaur scene, making learning feel like an exciting adventure for kids and families alike.

Sum Swamp Math Game for Fun Learning

The Learning Resources Sum Swamp Game turns math practice into an adventure! As fellow educators and parents, we know that engaging kids in early math skills can often feel like a challenge, but this game makes it a breeze. Kids race through a whimsical swamp, facing fun math challenges and meeting quirky swamp creatures that keep them entertained while developing addition and subtraction fluency. 5+ years
Why we love it:
Sum Swamp Math Game for Fun Learning invites kids to race through a whimsical swamp while tackling math challenges, making every playtime feel like a lively adventure in numbers!

Master Money Skills with Money Bags Game

Learning Resources Money Bags Coin Value Game is a delightful way for kids to dive into the world of financial literacy! This engaging board game encourages children to collect, count, and exchange money, all while having fun racing to the finish line. As parents and educators, we know the importance of teaching our little ones valuable money skills that will last a lifetime, making this game a fantastic choice for both playdates and educational settings. 5-10 years
Why we love it:
Master Money Skills with Money Bags Game features realistic play money, making learning about finances feel like an exciting race while equipping kids with essential money skills for life.

Cooking Fun with Pretend & Play Set

Learning Resources Pretend & Play Cooking Set is the perfect way to spark your child's imagination in the kitchen! With 10 colorful pieces, including a cheerful tea kettle and fun frying pan, children will develop essential imaginative play skills as they whip up delightful storylines and scenarios. This vibrant cookware set fosters creativity and encourages expressive play, making it a fantastic choice for toddlers and preschoolers. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Cooking Fun with Pretend & Play Set includes 10 colorful pieces that unleash creativity while fostering essential skills, all from the comfort of your very own play kitchen!

Mastermind for Kids: Codebreaking Fun

Pressman Mastermind for Kids is a thrilling twist on the classic codebreaking game designed especially for our young learners. With three levels of play, it eases children into the world of critical thinking and problem-solving, making it the perfect way to boost deductive reasoning and logic skills. Featuring adorable jungle animal pieces, kids will be captivated while they take turns creating and cracking secret codes. 6+ years
Why we love it:
Mastermind for Kids: Codebreaking Fun features adorable jungle animal pieces that turn logical thinking into an exciting game, making it a delightful way to spark curiosity and teamwork!

Calico Critters Sleepover Fun Set

The Calico Critters Stack N Play Beds Furniture Set brings sleepover fun to life! This engaging set, complete with rustic bunk beds and cozy accessories, encourages imaginative role play, fostering social skills and storytelling abilities in children. By integrating this interactive furniture into their Calico Critters environments, kids can explore real-life scenarios and enhance their problem-solving skills as they create delightful adventures with friends. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Calico Critters Sleepover Fun Set features rustic bunk beds and cozy accessories that spark endless adventures, helping kids weave stories while building friendships and lots of laughter.

Whirling Gear Fun for Little Minds

TOMY Gearation Refrigerator Magnets are a delightful way to spark creativity in children aged 3 and up. These vibrant, interlocking gear magnets not only engage little hands but also promote essential skills like fine motor development, problem-solving, and imaginative play. The dynamic spinning and turning motion captivates kids, making learning a joyful experience that kids and parents can enjoy together! 3+ years
Why we love it:
Whirling Gear Fun for Little Minds features vibrant, interlocking gear magnets that turn playtime into an engaging learning experience, making creativity and problem-solving spin into action.

Creative Fun with Crayola Model Magic

Crayola Model Magic Variety Pack is the perfect addition to any creative playtime! With 14 vibrant colors, this air-dry clay alternative sparks imagination while providing kids an excellent opportunity to develop fine motor skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. As parents and educators, we love that it’s mess-free and quick-drying, allowing little artists to dive right into their projects without the hassle of traditional clay. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Creative Fun with Crayola Model Magic includes 14 vibrant colors that spark imagination while remaining mess-free, making crafting a delightful and hassle-free experience for little artists.

Alphabet Adventure with Match It! ABCs

The Learning Journey: Match It! - ABCs is an engaging way for our little ones to explore the world of letters! Perfect for curious minds aged 3 and up, this delightful puzzle set not only reinforces letter recognition but also supports fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Alphabet Adventure with Match It! ABCs features self-correcting puzzles that turn letter learning into a delightful and confidence-boosting journey for our little explorers.

Dive into Learning with Puzzles

The Melissa & Doug Underwater Ocean Floor Puzzle sparks curiosity and engagement among young learners. With 48 extra-thick cardboard pieces and stunning original artwork, this puzzle not only promotes hand-eye coordination but also enhances problem-solving skills as children piece together the vibrant marine world. Plus, the easy-clean surface ensures it stays fresh and ready for fun, making it a favorite choice for parents and educators alike. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Dive into Learning with Puzzles features 48 extra-thick cardboard pieces that transform problem-solving into a colorful underwater adventure every time it’s put together.

Explore Geometry with Solid Wooden Shapes

Learning Resources Geometric Solids is a fantastic way for our children to dive into the fascinating world of geometry! With 12 beautifully crafted wooden shapes, kids can touch, hold, and explore the concepts of pattern and volume in a tactile way that 2-D representations just can't match. This hands-on learning experience not only enhances spatial awareness but also encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they manipulate and categorize shapes. 6+ years
Why we love it:
Explore Geometry with Solid Wooden Shapes includes 12 beautifully crafted geometric solids that transform abstract concepts into tangible fun, making math feel like an exciting adventure!

Colorful Math Fun with Transparent Counters

Learning Resources Transparent Color Counting Chips offer an engaging way for our kids to dive into the world of math! With 250 vibrant, transparent counters, these delightful manipulatives make counting, sorting, and grouping not just educational but also incredibly fun. We love how they're perfect for games like bingo or enriching sensory bins, sparking creativity in learning while fostering essential skills in math. 5+ years
Why we love it:
Colorful Math Fun with Transparent Counters includes 250 vibrant chips that transform learning into a colorful game, turning counting into a cheerful adventure every child can enjoy.

Bright Fun with Pattern Blocks

The Learning Resources Plastic Pattern Blocks set is an engaging way to introduce young children to the world of shapes and patterns. With 250 colorful pieces featuring hexagons, trapezoids, squares, triangles, parallelograms, and rhombuses, kids can explore geometry while having a blast. Perfect for classrooms or homeschooling, this set not only encourages creativity and fine motor skills but also lays a foundation for critical STEM concepts. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Bright Fun with Pattern Blocks includes 250 colorful pieces that encourage kids to explore shapes and patterns, turning every playtime into a mini geometry lesson.

Giant Soft Cubes for Math Fun

Learning Resources Giant Soft Cubes - Numerals are the perfect introduction to math for our little ones! These oversized foam dice invite kids to engage in number games and probability experiments in a fun and dynamic way. They’re quiet, easy to handle, and designed specifically for young hands, making learning math concepts enjoyable and stress-free. PreK-2
Why we love it:
Giant Soft Cubes for Math Fun invite kids to engage in dynamic number games, making math feel less like a chore and more like a playful adventure in learning.

Engaging Jumbo Magnetic Numbers Set

The Learning Resources Jumbo Magnetic Numbers set is a fantastic tool for sparking joy in early math learning! Perfect for little hands, these brightly colored, oversized numbers help children ages 3 and up master number recognition, counting, and basic arithmetic. Imagine your child confidently practicing math concepts right on the fridge or whiteboard, making learning a part of everyday life. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Engaging Jumbo Magnetic Numbers Set features bright, oversized numbers that turn your fridge into a fun math playground, making those math concepts feel less like work and more like play.

Hundreds Number Board: Fun Numerical Adventures

Learning Resources Hundreds Number Board is the perfect gateway to engaging math adventures! Designed for young learners, this colorful board introduces number patterns, sequencing, and place value in a playful, interactive manner. With 100 numbered tiles and 50 transparent tiles for mixing and matching, kids can explore mathematical concepts while enhancing their problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 5+ years
Why we love it:
Hundreds Number Board features 100 colorful numbered tiles that turn math into a fun exploration, making learning about numbers feel like an exciting adventure rather than a chore.

Master Time with Big Time Learning Clock

Big Time Learning Clock is the perfect tool for nurturing your child's understanding of time! As fellow parents and educators, we know how important it is for children to grasp fundamental math skills while having fun. This interactive clock encourages basic math development through engaging activities, helping little learners add and subtract hours effortlessly. 5+ years
Why we love it:
Master Time with Big Time Learning Clock features color-coded hands to make learning to tell time both fun and visually engaging, turning every minute into a mini adventure.