Toys That Develop Problem Solving
Exploring the World Through Puzzles
The Ravensburger World Landmarks Map 200 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle invites children aged 8 and up to embark on a puzzling adventure of discovery. This engaging puzzle not only captivates young minds with stunning imagery of famous landmarks but also fosters essential skills such as problem-solving, concentration, and teamwork. Parents and educators will appreciate the durable, high-quality pieces that ensure a screen-free, enriching experience that encourages curiosity and learning beyond the classroom. 8+ years
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Exploring the World Through Puzzles features 200 high-quality pieces that transform puzzle time into a global adventure, nurturing teamwork and curiosity about our amazing planet.
Endless Learning with Animal Jigsaw Puzzles
Ravensburger - Forest, Zoo & Farm Animals - 49 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle 3 Pack Set invites our children on a colorful adventure through animal worlds! As they piece together vibrant scenes of deer, horses, and other delightful creatures, they’re not just having fun; they’re enhancing important skills like memory, spatial awareness, and problem-solving. We love how this engaging, screen-free activity promotes focus and creativity for kids aged 5 and up while fostering a sense of achievement. 5+ years
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Endless Learning with Animal Jigsaw Puzzles features colorful scenes that invite kids to dive into animal worlds while honing essential skills and enjoying collaborative fun as a family.
GraviTrax Marble Run Adventure
The Ravensburger GraviTrax Game Set is an exciting journey into the world of marble runs that inspires creativity and critical thinking for kids aged 8 and up. This engaging STEM toy invites young minds to explore spatial reasoning and logic as they design and construct their very own obstacle courses. It brilliantly blends fun with learning, enhancing problem-solving skills while promoting imaginative play. 8+ years
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GraviTrax Marble Run Adventure combines marbles and obstacle courses, turning kids into mini engineers while they explore physics and unleash their creativity in every run.
Multicolored Magnetic Lowercase Letters
The Educational Insights Multicolored Lowercase AlphaMagnets set is a delightful way for little learners to explore the world of letters! Designed for children aged 3 and up, these vibrant magnetic letters are perfect for tiny hands, allowing preschoolers and toddlers to practice spelling, phonics, and letter recognition in a fun and interactive way. With a focus on foundational literacy skills, this set features more of the vowels and consonants kids use most, ensuring they have the tools they need to succeed as they embark on their reading journey. 3+ years
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Multicolored Magnetic Lowercase Letters come in vibrant colors that make learning letters feel like a playful treasure hunt, turning early literacy into an engaging adventure for little learners.
Colorful Creations with Perler Beads
The Perler Beads Assorted Multicolor Fuse Beads are an exciting craft set perfect for sparking creativity in kids ages 6 and up. With 11,000 beads in 30 vibrant colors, children can enhance their fine motor skills, color recognition, and pattern-making abilities while enjoying the satisfaction of transforming simple beads into imaginative designs. This hands-on activity encourages artistic expression and problem-solving, making it a favorite among parents and educators alike. 6+ years
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Colorful Creations with Perler Beads includes 11,000 beads in 30 vibrant colors, offering endless opportunities for kids to innovate while fine-tuning their motor skills and creativity.
Dino-Opoly: A Jurassic Learning Adventure
The Late for the Sky Dino-Opoly Monopoly Board Game offers a thrilling way for kids to learn about dinosaurs while having fun! Perfect for 2 to 6 players, this engaging game not only enriches their knowledge of these magnificent creatures but also hones critical thinking skills, strategy, and teamwork. Whether you choose the traditional or quick one-hour version, family game night becomes a delightful blend of learning and laughter. 5+ years
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Dino-Opoly: A Jurassic Learning Adventure features engaging gameplay for 2 to 6 players, making learning about dinosaurs a fun family affair while enhancing essential skills.
Explore Apex Animals with Jigsaw Fun
Ravensburger - Big Animal World - 2000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle is more than just a puzzle; it’s a vibrant adventure into the fascinating realm of apex animals! As we work together to piece together this beautifully illustrated puzzle, we engage our brains, enhancing skills like memory and spatial awareness while discovering a rich tapestry of wildlife. This premium-quality puzzle offers an ideal mix of challenge and reward, making it perfect for sharing quality time with family or friends. Adult and Teens
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Explore Apex Animals with Jigsaw Fun features 2000 vibrant pieces that turn family puzzle night into an adventure while sharpening minds and creating lasting memories.
Travel Ready Wooden Chess Fun
Sterling Games 16" Solid Wooden Chess Set is the perfect companion for fostering strategic thinking and problem-solving skills in our little ones. This beautifully crafted chess set not only makes learning the game enjoyable but also enhances cognitive development as they navigate through various moves and strategies. The portability of the set, with its felt-lined interior and secure closures, means we can take this enriching experience with us—whether at home or on a family outing to the park. 6+ years
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Travel Ready Wooden Chess Fun features a portable, stylish design that transforms family outings into engaging strategic battles—who knew learning could be this captivating?
Fokker DR1 Triplane Model Kit Fun
Guillow's Fokker DR1 Triplane Laser Cut Model Kit is an exceptional way to spark your child’s imagination and love for history. This model not only nurtures creativity but also enhances fine motor skills as kids meticulously assemble each precision laser cut balsa part. As they build this faithful replica of a famed WWI aircraft, they gain a deeper appreciation for aviation and engineering. 8+ years
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Fokker DR1 Triplane Model Kit includes precision laser cut balsa parts that turn building into a thrilling journey through aviation history, sparking conversations and curiosity along the way.
Build and Fly with Aeronca Champion
Guillow's Aeronca Champion Balsa Model Airplane Model Kit is a delightful way to inspire creativity and critical thinking in our young builders! With its precision laser-cut balsa parts and a generous wingspan of 24 inches, children can learn valuable skills like spatial awareness and problem-solving as they construct their very own airplane. Not only can they enjoy the rewarding experience of flying it with the included rubber power motor, but they also have the option to convert it for electric or gas engines, offering open-ended exploration in engineering principles. 8+ years
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Build and Fly with Aeronca Champion comes with precision laser-cut balsa parts, allowing kids to experience the joy of aviation while developing essential engineering skills.
Dive into Learning with Ocean-Opoly
The Late for the Sky Ocean-Opoly Board Game invites families to explore the wonders of ocean life while engaging in fun, strategic gameplay. As players navigate through this beautifully illustrated underwater world, they’ll develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills while learning about different marine creatures and their habitats. Perfect for family game nights, this educational game fosters teamwork and communication while making learning about the ocean an adventure. 6+ years
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Dive into Learning with Ocean-Opoly features beautifully illustrated underwater scenes that make learning about marine life a fun family adventure—who knew strategy and sea creatures could go hand in hand?
Fun Math Skill Drill Flash Cards
The Trend Enterprises Math Skill Drill Flash Cards, Addition 0-12, are a fantastic way to make learning math both enjoyable and engaging for children! With 91 self-checking cards, these flash cards help young learners practice and master addition skills seamlessly. Designed for kids aged 6 and up, they not only build foundational math skills but also boost confidence as they prepare for tests. 6 years and up
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Fun Math Skill Drill Flash Cards include 91 self-checking cards, transforming repetitive practice into an engaging math game that boosts confidence and keeps learning lively.
Engaging Addition & Subtraction Flash Cards
Trend Enterprises' Three-Corner Addition and Subtraction Flash Cards are a fantastic way to make math fun and interactive! These self-checking, two-sided triangle cards not only teach essential addition and subtraction skills but also showcase the relationship between the two, helping kids ages 6 to 8 gain confidence in their math abilities. As both parents and educators, we love how these cards encourage independent learning and offer a hands-on approach to understanding numbers. 6-8 years
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Engaging Addition & Subtraction Flash Cards feature self-checking, two-sided triangle designs that turn math practice into a fun, hands-on game, boosting kids’ confidence in numbers.
Engage Minds with Math Challenge Cards
Trend Enterprises Word Problems Test Prep Math Grades 4-6 Challenge Cards are the perfect way to spark our children's interest in real-world problem-solving. These cards align beautifully with grade-appropriate standards and provide a fun yet challenging way to tackle STEM concepts. As parents and educators, we know how important it is to differentiate learning, and these cards can be used for enrichment in the classroom or at home. 9-12 years
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Engage Minds with Math Challenge Cards include grade-appropriate word problems that turn math into a fun game of real-world problem-solving, making learning feel like a treasure hunt.
Colorful Geometric Stacker for Skill Building
Melissa & Doug Geometric Stacker is a delightful way to spark curiosity and creativity in our little ones. With 25 vibrant wooden pieces, including rings, octagons, and rectangles, this toy beautifully combines playtime with essential learning. It helps our toddlers develop critical skills like shape recognition, color differentiation, and hand-eye coordination through engaging stacking activities. 2-4 years
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Colorful Geometric Stacker for Skill Building includes 25 vibrant wooden pieces that turn learning shapes and colors into an exciting game, keeping little hands and minds engaged.
Build & Explore with E-Z Track Pier Set
Bachmann Trains 14 PC. E-Z TRACK GRADUATED PIER SET will ignite your child’s imagination while learning about engineering and design! This engaging set allows little builders to create their own dynamic HO Scale train layouts, fostering spatial awareness and critical thinking. 8+ years
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Build & Explore with E-Z Track Pier Set includes 14 pieces for creating dynamic train layouts that transform engineering concepts into exciting hands-on playtime.
Snap-Fit E-Z Track Fun for Kids
Bachmann Trains - Snap-Fit E-Z TRACK 9” STRAIGHT TRACK is the perfect gateway to a world of imaginative play and engineering for our little ones! This track system not only makes set-up a breeze—snapping together effortlessly without the need for nails or tools—but it also encourages spatial awareness and problem-solving skills as they design their own layouts. With durable steel alloy rails and a realistic black roadbed, children aged 8 and up can dive into the fascinating world of model trains, developing critical thinking and fine motor skills along the way. 8+ years
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Snap-Fit E-Z Track Fun for Kids allows for effortless assembly without tools, igniting our children's imagination and engineering skills as they build their own train layouts.
Engaging Lionel FasTrack Figure-8 Set
Lionel FasTrack Figure-8 Add-On Track Pack is a fantastic addition to expand your little one's railway world! Perfect for young engineers, this set not only enhances creativity but also encourages critical thinking as they design their figure-8 layout. As parents, we appreciate the easy assembly and flexible design options, allowing our kids to explore countless configurations with the snap-together locking mechanism. 3+ years
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Engaging Lionel FasTrack Figure-8 Set allows kids to explore countless configurations, making problem-solving feel like play as they design their own railway adventures!
Build Imagination with Plasticville Bridge
Bachmann Trains - Plasticville U. S. A. 8+ years
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Build Imagination with Plasticville Bridge is an un-assembled kit that transforms train journeys into opportunities for hands-on learning and builds patience while connecting with friends and family.
Windmill Building Kit for Creative Play
Bachmann Trains - Plasticville U. S. A. 8+ years
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Windmill Building Kit for Creative Play includes detailed farm machinery, inviting kids to engineer vibrant scenes that spark their imaginations and build essential skills without a screen in sight.
Engaging Color-Coded AlphaMagnets
The Educational Insights Color-Coded Lowercase AlphaMagnets set is an essential tool for little learners aged 3 and up. With 42 magnetic lowercase letters, this set makes learning to read and write fun and interactive, leveraging effective color-coding to help children distinguish between vowels and consonants effortlessly. Parents and educators will appreciate the correctly formed letters that mirror what kids learn in school, supporting early literacy skills while fostering creativity and exploration. 3+ years
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Engaging Color-Coded AlphaMagnets come with 42 magnetic lowercase letters that make learning to read and write a colorful adventure, turning education into a hands-on, delightful experience.
Color-Coded AlphaMagnets & MathMagnets Set
The Educational Insights Color-Coded Uppercase & Lowercase AlphaMagnets and MathMagnets set is a treasure trove for curious minds aged 3 and up! With 214 vibrant magnetic pieces, this set not only makes learning enjoyable but also sparks a deep passion for reading, writing, and math. We love how the color-coding helps little learners differentiate between consonants and vowels, as well as visualize number sentences through engaging play. 3+ years
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Color-Coded AlphaMagnets & MathMagnets Set includes 214 vibrant magnetic pieces that turn learning into a colorful adventure, making reading and math feel as playful as a game.
Swift Rocket-Building Adventure!
The Estes 810 220 Swift Rocket-Building Kit is a fantastic way to spark your child's interest in science and engineering! With parts that are easy to assemble and a mini-engine that propels the rocket up to an astonishing 850 feet, kids not only get to build but also watch their creation soar. This hands-on experience fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills, making it an engaging project that encourages teamwork and creativity. 10+ years
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Swift Rocket-Building Adventure! includes easy-to-assemble parts and a mini-engine that launches rockets up to 850 feet, transforming science into an exhilarating outdoor experience.
Launch into Learning with Estes 2238 Portal E
Estes 2238 Portal E Launch Pad is not just a launch pad; it's an exciting gateway into the world of science, engineering, and aerodynamics! Perfect for budding rocket enthusiasts aged 10 and up, this robust launch pad offers the essential support needed to explore the amazing mechanics behind rocket launching. As parents and educators, we know how vital it is to blend fun with learning, and this model helps children develop important skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and hands-on experimentation while they watch their rockets soar into the sky. 10+ years
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Launch into Learning with Estes 2238 Portal E features a robust design that supports kids as they explore the thrilling science of rocket launching and aerodynamics!