Toys That Develop Problem Solving

Revell Visible V8 Engine Model Kit

Revell 85-8883 Visible V8 Engine Model Kit is a thrilling journey into the world of engineering and mechanics for both kids and adults! With 314 intricately crafted pieces, this model not only delights in its assembly but also teaches valuable skills such as problem-solving, patience, and fine motor coordination. As learners hand-crank the engine to see the pistons move, they'll experience firsthand the magic of mechanics and gain a deeper appreciation for how things work. 13+ years
Why we love it:
Revell Visible V8 Engine Model Kit includes 314 intricately crafted pieces that transform assembly into a hands-on lesson about mechanics, sparking curiosity and creativity in young builders.

Magnetic Action Crossing: Fun & Learning!

BRIO World 33750 - Magnetic Action Crossing is an exciting addition to any wooden train set! We find that this interactive toy enhances kids' hand-eye coordination while they engage in creative play. As trains approach, the magical barriers lower automatically, keeping our little ones on their toes and fueling their imagination! 3+ years
Why we love it:
Magnetic Action Crossing features automatic barriers that engage kids' imaginations while they enhance hand-eye coordination—it's like a mini traffic control tower for their train adventures!

Bright & Engaging Counting Adventure

The Melissa & Doug Abacus is a classic wooden educational counting toy that transforms early math learning into a delightful experience! With 100 colorful beads and eight extension activities, children can explore counting, logical thinking, and the foundational skills necessary for future math success. This beautifully crafted abacus not only captivates young minds but also provides parents and educators with a screen-free tool to foster essential cognitive development. 3-5 years
Why we love it:
Bright & Engaging Counting Adventure features 100 colorful beads that transform learning math into a captivating game, making it a wonderful screen-free way to build essential skills.

ThinkFun Fifteen Puzzle: A Brainy Challenge

ThinkFun Fifteen Puzzle turns problem-solving into a thrilling adventure! As parents and educators, we adore how this classic game stimulates critical thinking and sharpens spatial reasoning skills in our kids. It’s perfect for on-the-go fun, fitting easily into our bags for travel, and makes for an engaging tool in the classroom. 8 to adult
Why we love it:
ThinkFun Fifteen Puzzle is a compact travel game that turns critical thinking into a family bonding experience, making every quest for the right number a learning adventure!

Engaging Jumbo Magnetic Letters & Numbers

The Learning Resources Jumbo Magnetic Letters & Numbers Combo Set is an exciting tool for early literacy and math skills! With 80 vibrant, easy-to-handle characters, our toddlers can engage in fun activities that teach them letters, numbers, and how to form simple words, all while strengthening their fine motor skills. Aligned with Common Core standards, this set encourages creativity and interactive learning, making it a perfect choice for parents and educators looking to spark a love of learning in preschoolers. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Engaging Jumbo Magnetic Letters & Numbers includes 80 vibrant characters, making learning letters and numbers as colorful and hands-on as an art project in the fridge.

Quoridor Mini: Compact Strategic Fun

Quoridor Mini is the perfect travel-friendly strategy game that packs a punch in fun and learning! We can engage in critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic planning as we navigate the grid while blocking opponents with clever fence placements. This compact edition is not just about reaching the finish line first; it teaches kids and adults alike how to adapt and strategize in real-time. 8+ years
Why we love it:
Quoridor Mini is a travel-friendly strategy game with beautiful wooden pieces that turns family game night into an engaging brain workout all while having fun together.

Classic Pounding Fun for Little Learners

The Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Pound-A-Peg Toy With Hammer is a delightful tool for toddlers and preschoolers to explore the world of colors and coordination. This engaging activity promotes essential skills such as hand-eye coordination and color recognition, providing a fun and effective screen-free play option. Crafted with FSC-certified materials, it's not only a great gift but also a choice that supports responsible forestry and environmental awareness! 2-5 years
Why we love it:
Classic Pounding Fun for Little Learners features a delightful hammer that transforms key skills into giggles, making learning about colors and coordination an absolute blast.

Magnetic AlphaBoard for Fun Learning

The Educational Insights Magnetic AlphaBoard Kit is the perfect companion for sparking creativity in children aged 4 and up. This dual-purpose, coated metal board invites little ones to explore letters and numbers while enhancing their literacy and math skills. With 72 magnetic letters and 27 math symbols, your child can engage in playful learning, building words and mastering equations. 4+ years
Why we love it:
Magnetic AlphaBoard for Fun Learning features 72 magnetic letters and 27 math symbols, turning any flat surface into a mini classroom for fun and engaging learning anywhere.

Beginner Wooden Pattern Blocks Fun

The Melissa & Doug Beginner Wooden Pattern Blocks Educational Toy is a fantastic first manipulative for our little learners aged 3 and up. With 30 vibrant geometric shapes and 5 double-sided scene boards, this toy not only ignites creativity but also enhances critical skills like spatial awareness and problem-solving. Watching our preschoolers connect each piece to form stunning pictures or invent their own designs is truly rewarding. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Beginner Wooden Pattern Blocks Fun features 30 vibrant geometric shapes that turn imaginative designs into a playful lesson in creativity and problem-solving—minus any screen time!

Galt Toys Soft Blocks: Fun Learning Adventure

Galt Toys Soft Blocks (Set of 6) are the perfect play companions for your little ones! Designed not just for fun, these soft and lightweight blocks introduce children to a world of matching, stacking, and imaginative play with 12 adorable animal pairs. As they squeeze, throw, and build, your child will develop essential hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills while also learning numbers 1 through 6. 6 months and up
Why we love it:
Galt Toys Soft Blocks feature 12 adorable animal pairs that make learning numbers 1 through 6 a playful and cuddly experience, transforming every building session into an adventure!

Raccoon Puppet for Creative Learning Fun

Folkmanis Raccoon In Garbage Can Hand Puppet is a delightful addition to any playroom or classroom! This charming puppet isn’t just for show—it's a fantastic tool for sparking creativity and encouraging storytelling in our children. Watching them bring this mischievous raccoon to life will develop their motor skills and enhance their imaginative play, making learning feel like an adventurous romp through the world of pretend. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Raccoon Puppet for Creative Learning Fun is a charming hand puppet that brings storytelling adventures to life, making learning engaging and helping kids develop their storytelling skills through playful interaction.

Creative Play with Tool Kit Set

The Melissa & Doug Take-Along Tool Kit Wooden Construction Toy is a fantastic way for young builders to unleash their creativity! With 24 sturdy wooden pieces including nails, screws, and play tools, this set is perfect for fostering hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills in preschoolers aged 3 to 6. As parents and educators, we love that it encourages screen-free play while helping little ones explore counting, sorting, and color recognition. 3-6 years
Why we love it:
Creative Play with Tool Kit Set includes 24 sturdy wooden pieces that turn crafting into a delightful learning adventure, making screen-free play both educational and fun.

Engaging Shape-Sorting Cube for Kids

The Melissa & Doug Shape Sorting Cube is a delightful wooden toy that captivates young minds while promoting critical learning skills. With 12 vibrant shapes that fit snugly through matching holes, this classic toy engages children in hands-on play that enhances their color recognition, shape identification, and problem-solving abilities. Made with sturdy, lasting materials, parents can trust that this toy will inspire countless hours of creative exploration—and it pairs beautifully with other learning toys for even more developmental fun! 2-4 years
Why we love it:
Engaging Shape-Sorting Cube for Kids features 12 vibrant shapes that make learning about colors and shapes a colorful adventure, perfect for tiny hands and curious minds.

Breyer Vet Playtime Adventures

The Breyer Traditional Veterinarian with Vet Kit is an engaging way for children to explore the world of veterinary care and animal welfare. With fully articulated figure Laura and her array of accessories, kids will develop empathy, fine motor skills, and problem-solving abilities as they care for their Breyer herd. This educational toy nurtures imaginative play while introducing children to the important role of veterinarians in animal health. 5+ years
Why we love it:
Breyer Vet Playtime Adventures includes a fully articulated figure and vet kit, immersing kids in the world of animal care while fostering compassion and creativity.

Melissa & Doug Pizza Party Play Set

The Melissa & Doug Pizza Party Wooden Play Food Set is every little chef's dream! With six sliceable wooden pizza slices and over 54 colorful toppings, children can dive into imaginative pretend play while honing essential skills like creativity and sharing. This set effortlessly combines fun with learning, as kids practice their cutting skills and explore concepts like fractions and counting during meal prep. 3-5 years
Why we love it:
Melissa & Doug Pizza Party Play Set features six sliceable pizza pieces, offering kids a delicious way to explore fractions while flexing their creative culinary skills.

Colorful Rainbow Stacking Fun

The Melissa & Doug Rainbow Stacker Wooden Ring Educational Toy is a delightful addition to any toddler's playtime. This timeless toy not only brings joy but also promotes essential skills like shape recognition, color differentiation, and fine motor development. With its bright colors and smooth rings, it invites interactive, hands-on play that keeps little ones engaged while fostering critical early learning experiences. 18 months to 3 years
Why we love it:
Colorful Rainbow Stacking Fun features smooth wooden rings that are just the right size for tiny hands to explore. Watching our little ones create towers of vibrant colors not only sparks their creativity but also strengthens those essential fine motor skills. Plus, there’s something magical about stacking while learning to recognize colors—it's like a rainbow party for their brains! And we can’t help but giggle every time they triumphantly declare, "Look, Mom! I built a skyscraper!"

Electrifying Fun with Snap Circuits

The Snap Circuits Classic SC-300 Electronics Exploration Kit is a fantastic gateway into the fascinating world of electronics for kids aged 8 and up. With over 300 hands-on projects, this kit not only ignites curiosity but also fosters problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and creativity as children build everything from AM radios to burglar alarms. The colorful instruction manual makes it easy to follow along, ensuring kids stay engaged while learning fundamental concepts of electrical engineering in a fun and safe way. 8+ years
Why we love it:
Electrifying Fun with Snap Circuits features over 300 hands-on projects that transform kids into budding engineers while making learning about electronics feel like an electrifying adventure.

Creative Fun with Wooden Building Blocks

The Melissa & Doug Wooden Building Block Set instantly invites young builders into a world of creativity and exploration. Designed for beginners, this 200-block set features four vibrant colors and nine engaging shapes, perfect for sparking imaginations and enhancing fine motor skills. As children stack, balance, and arrange these blocks, they're not just having fun; they're also developing spatial awareness, problem-solving abilities, and collaboration skills. 2-5 years
Why we love it:
Creative Fun with Wooden Building Blocks includes 200 colorful pieces that inspire open-ended play, turning playtime into a hands-on discovery of engineering and imagination.

Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Puzzle Adventure

The Classic Mystery Jigsaw Puzzle - Alfred Hitchcock invites families and friends to dive into a thrilling blend of puzzle-solving and storytelling. As we piece together the intricate 1,000-piece puzzle, we’re not just assembling a beautiful image; we're uncovering clues to a riveting murder mystery. This engaging activity fosters critical thinking, enhances problem-solving skills, and encourages cooperative play, making it an excellent choice for teens and adults. 15+ years
Why we love it:
Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Puzzle Adventure features a captivating 1,000-piece design that transforms puzzling into a thrilling story where we play detectives, sharpening our sleuthing skills together.

Crayola Watercolor Pencils: Create and Explore!

Crayola Watercolor Colored Pencils (24ct) invite our little ones to merge the worlds of drawing and painting through a vibrant spectrum of colors. These fun and versatile tools not only spark creativity but also enhance fine motor skills as kids experiment with different techniques like wetting the pencil tips or sketching on wet paper. As parents and educators, we see this product as a fantastic way to encourage artistic expression, boost confidence, and engage in colorful projects like greeting cards and scrapbooking. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Crayola Watercolor Pencils: Create and Explore! includes 24 vibrant colors that blend drawing and painting, making every art session an adventure in creativity and self-expression.

Creative Color Patterns Unleashed

Introducing the Melissa & Doug Pattern Blocks and Boards, a delightful way for kids aged 3 to 6 to explore shapes and colors while enhancing their spatial awareness! With 120 solid wood shapes and double-sided boards, children can engage in countless activities that develop problem-solving skills, boost hand-eye coordination, and ignite creativity. This classic toy not only sparks joy in playtime but also lays a solid foundation for early math and critical thinking skills. 3-6 years
Why we love it:
We love the Melissa & Doug Pattern Blocks and Boards not just because they’re a beautiful explosion of color, but because they transform play into a masterclass in creativity and logic! Watching our little ones get lost in their own pattern-making worlds feels like witnessing the birth of a tiny Picasso. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to sneak in those early math concepts while keeping our floors mess-free—at least until snack time!

Crayola Watercolors: Creative Fun Awaits!

Crayola Watercolors, 8 Assorted Colors, Palette Tray is the perfect tool for unleashing your child's inner artist! With vibrant hues that stay true and a smooth application, kids can explore the world of color mixing and blending while enhancing their fine motor skills. The included paintbrush and portable design make it easy to create masterpieces anywhere, while the opaque lid doubles as a mixing palette, encouraging creativity on the go. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Crayola Watercolors: Creative Fun Awaits! includes a portable design that lets kids mix colors anywhere, turning every outing into an art adventure and nurturing their creative confidence.

DIY Solar System Mobile for Creative Minds

The 4M 3D Glow-in-the-Dark Solar System Mobile Making Kit is an enchanting gateway to the cosmos for kids and teens alike! This hands-on kit not only fosters creativity through design and painting but also ignites curiosity about our universe and the science of astronomy. As we assemble the easy snap-together planets, we can delve into fun facts and stories about each celestial body, enhancing knowledge and sparking discussions about space exploration. 8+ years
Why we love it:
DIY Solar System Mobile for Creative Minds features easy snap-together planets that spark discussions about space exploration while keeping little hands busy with art and assembly.

Jumbo Fire Truck Puzzle Adventure

The Melissa & Doug Fire Truck Jumbo Jigsaw Floor Puzzle is an exciting way for our little ones to dive into hands-on learning! Stretching 4 feet long when fully assembled, this vibrant puzzle features 24 extra-thick pieces made from durable, FSC certified cardboard, ensuring their artwork shines bright for playtime. As kids work to fit the pieces together, they're not just solving a puzzle; they’re developing critical hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills in a fun, engaging format. 3-6 years
Why we love it:
Jumbo Fire Truck Puzzle Adventure stretches 4 feet long, turning puzzle-solving into a collaborative race for little firefighters while boosting essential skills and creativity.