Toys That Develop Problem Solving
Our Top 5 Picks
Little Boys' UPS Guy Costume Adventure
Little Boys' UPS Guy Costume is the perfect outfit for imaginative play and learning! This sturdy costume encourages role-playing, helping our kids explore the world of delivery and logistics while boosting their creativity and social skills. As they embody their favorite UPS character, little ones will engage in problem-solving scenarios, enhancing their communication skills and teamwork. 4-6 years
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Little Boys' UPS Guy Costume Adventure features sturdy materials that stand up to endless deliveries, igniting creativity while teaching kids about teamwork and problem-solving in the most fun way.
Doodling Robot: Spark Creativity in Kids
The 4M Doodling Robot is a fantastic way to introduce your child to the magical intersection of art and science! This hands-on kit encourages kids to embrace their creativity while exploring the fundamental concepts of robotics. As they build their very own artistic robot that spins and vibrates to create unique doodles, they'll enhance their problem-solving skills and develop fine motor abilities. 8 years and up
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Doodling Robot, with its hands-on construction, sparks creativity while teaching kids the fun of combining art and science—who knew doodling could be so educational?
Expand Your Horizon with E-Z Track Connectors
Bachmann Trains - Snap-Fit E-Z TRACK E-Z TRACK CONNECTOR ASSORTMENT is the perfect way for young engineers to build their train layouts! This educational toy not only sparks creativity but also encourages fine motor skills as kids snap the connectors together. With a variety of lengths, children can explore different configurations, learning about spatial relationships and problem-solving in the process. 8+ years
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Expand Your Horizon with E-Z Track Connectors includes a variety of lengths for building train layouts, allowing young engineers to unleash their creativity while developing essential problem-solving skills.
Realistic Playtime with La Newborn Doll
La Newborn First Tear is not just a doll; it’s an engaging, hands-on learning experience for your little ones! Designed to mimic real-life situations, this anatomically correct baby doll helps children develop empathy, nurturing skills, and imaginative play. With its lifelike features and included accessories like the hospital blanket and ID bracelet, it opens up a world of pretend play that encourages kids to explore their feelings and social interactions. 2+ years
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Realistic Playtime with La Newborn Doll features lifelike characteristics that promote empathy and creative storytelling, making playtime a gateway to understanding emotions and relationships.
Big Fun with John Deere Tractor Toy
The John Deere 21" Big Scoop Tractor with Loader is the ultimate outdoor adventure for kids! Perfect for little hands, this exciting tractor toy encourages imaginative play as toddlers scoop and dump sand or rocks, allowing them to explore construction themes while developing crucial fine motor skills. With its sturdy design and oversized rolling wheels, kids can enjoy countless hours of outdoor fun while fostering creativity, coordination, and problem-solving in their pretend construction sites. 2-5 years
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Big Fun with John Deere Tractor Toy features oversized rolling wheels for smooth outdoor play, inspiring little ones to build and explore their imaginative construction sites.
Ocean Science Desalination Kit
The 4M Clean Water Science Kit introduces children to the fascinating world of desalination right from their home! This hands-on kit helps kids understand critical environmental issues like climate change and global warming while they learn to extract salt from seawater, developing essential scientific skills and curiosity about chemistry and ecology. It’s a wonderful choice for parents and educators looking to inspire young minds with real-life applications of science, promoting problem-solving and critical thinking. 8+ years
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Ocean Science Desalination Kit introduces real-life science applications, allowing kids to turn seawater into clean water and fostering essential skills while tackling climate change head-on.
Creative Learning with Melissa & Doug Easel
The Melissa & Doug Deluxe Standing Art Easel is the perfect canvas for your child's imagination to flourish. Designed for kids aged 3 to 7, this versatile easel features a dry-erase board and chalkboard, allowing little artists to express themselves creatively while developing important fine motor skills. We adore how it encourages screen-free play, helping young learners practice their first letters and words in a fun, hands-on way. 3-7 years
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Creative Learning with Melissa & Doug Easel features both a dry-erase board and chalkboard, making it a delightful way for kids to unleash their inner Picassos while developing essential skills.
Visualize Math with Rainbow Fraction Squares
Learning Resources Deluxe Rainbow Fraction Squares transforms the way our kids grasp fractions! This vibrant set of manipulatives not only makes learning visually appealing but also enhances essential math skills like equivalencies and operations with fractions. With 51 pieces to explore, our little learners can compare, add, and subtract fractions while enjoying hands-on play. 6+ years
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Visualize Math with Rainbow Fraction Squares includes 51 vibrant pieces that make grasping fractions visually exciting, turning math challenges into playful exploration for our little learners.
Art 101 Draw and Color Adventure
Art 101 Draw and Color Art Set is the perfect launching pad for your child's creative journey! Packed with 106 high-quality pieces, this set empowers young artists to explore their imagination and enhance their fine motor skills through coloring and drawing. The organized wooden case not only makes it a snap to take on outings, but it also instills a sense of responsibility for their art supplies. 5-12 years
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Art 101 Draw and Color Adventure features 106 high-quality pieces that inspire creativity and help little hands develop essential artistic skills, all while keeping their supplies tidy!
Unleash Creativity with 142 Pc Art Set
142 Pc Art Set with Colored Pencils, Crayons, Pastels, Watercolors in Wood Carrying Case is the perfect gateway for our little artists to explore their imagination! This comprehensive set not only includes a delightful variety of art supplies but also nurtures essential skills such as fine motor development, color theory understanding, and creative expression. We can watch as our children's confidence blossoms with every stroke of a colored pencil or splash of watercolor! 5-12 years
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Unleash Creativity with 142 Pc Art Set includes a delightful variety of art supplies in a convenient wooden carrying case, making it easy to inspire our little artists' imaginations wherever they go.
Build and Learn: US Capitol Puzzle
The US Capitol Building 3D Puzzle is a unique educational tool designed to engage young minds while they construct a piece of American history. With 132 pieces, this puzzle helps develop spatial awareness, problem-solving skills, and fine motor abilities, all while sparking curiosity about government and architecture. Perfect for parents and educators looking to blend fun with learning, this museum-quality puzzle requires no glue, making it an approachable challenge for kids to master on their own or in groups. 8+ years
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Build and Learn: US Capitol Puzzle features 132 pieces that transform history into a fun building challenge, sparking kids' curiosity about government while honing their spatial awareness.
Prang Construction Paper: Ignite Creativity!
Prang Construction Paper, Orange, 9" x 12", 100 Sheets is the ultimate canvas for your child's imagination! This medium-weight, high-quality paper is perfect for school projects, arts and crafts, or even just an afternoon of fun doodling. The bright, consistent color inspires creativity while helping kids develop essential fine motor skills as they cut, fold, and create. Pre-K and up
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Prang Construction Paper, with 100 sheets of bright orange medium-weight paper, inspires artistic expression while teaching kids about sustainability—no mess, just masterpieces!
Prang Construction Paper: All-Purpose Creative Fun
Prang Construction Paper is the ideal medium for sparking creativity and learning in your little ones. With 10 vibrant colors, this sturdy paper encourages kids to explore their artistic talents while developing fine motor skills through cutting, folding, and crafting. Whether it's a school project, a playful craft session, or just doodling on a rainy day, this versatile paper provides endless opportunities for expression and imagination. 3+ years
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Prang Construction Paper features 10 vibrant colors that inspire artistry and keep crafty kids engaged while developing essential skills—who knew eco-friendly fun could look so good?
Classic Backgammon Adventure Set
The Mainstreet Classics 18-Inch Backgammon Board Game Set brings a timeless strategy experience to the family game night. This beautifully designed set not only fosters critical thinking and strategic skills but also encourages a sense of competitiveness and sportsmanship among players of all ages. As we teach our loved ones this classic game, we bond over shared laughter and valuable life lessons in decision-making and patience. 8+ years
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Classic Backgammon Adventure Set brings a beautifully designed 18-inch board to family game night, elevating strategy play into a delightful bonding experience full of laughter and lessons.
Unleash Creativity with Polydron Magnetic Set
Polydron Kids Magnetic Educational Construction Set is a fantastic tool for sparking creativity and curiosity in our little builders. Packed with 32 multicolored geometric pieces, this set encourages children aged 3 and up to explore the wonderful world of 3D shapes while enhancing their problem-solving and spatial awareness skills. As we see our kids connect and construct, they not only learn about geometry but also develop fine motor skills and teamwork during collaborative play. 3+ years
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Unleash Creativity with Polydron Magnetic Set includes 32 multicolored geometric pieces that inspire hands-on learning while turning our kids into mini engineers of imagination.
Unleash Imagination with Police Officer Costume!
Melissa & Doug Police Officer Role Play Costume Dress-Up Set invites your little ones to dive into a world of imagination and creativity! This eight-piece set not only empowers kids to explore the vital role of a police officer but also enhances their social skills and boosts confidence through pretend play. With real working accessories like a walkie-talkie that makes sound effects, children engage in communication and problem-solving as they create their own scenarios. 3-6 years
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Unleash Imagination with Police Officer Costume! includes real working accessories like a sound-making walkie-talkie, making every adventure a spin on teamwork and creativity.
Vintage Fire Engines Puzzle Adventure
EuroGraphics Vintage Fire Engines 1000 Piece Puzzle is a delightful journey into the world of classic firefighting vehicles! As we gather around to piece this stunning puzzle together, we foster fine motor skills, enhance picture recognition, and ignite teamwork and patience in our little ones. This beautifully crafted puzzle, made in the USA with eco-friendly materials, opens up conversations about history, engineering, and community safety in a fun and engaging way. 8+ years
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Vintage Fire Engines Puzzle Adventure features 1000 colorful pieces that not only unite us in a cooperative challenge but also spark fascinating discussions about firefighting history and community safety.
Discover the World with This Puzzle!
EuroGraphics Minerals of The World 1000 Piece Puzzle invites the whole family to embark on an educational adventure! As we piece together the stunning mineral images, our kids enhance their fine motor skills and sharpen their picture recognition abilities—all while having fun! This high-quality puzzle, made from safe and non-toxic materials, fosters both independent and cooperative play, making it a perfect choice for family game night or a quiet afternoon. 8+ years
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Discover the World with This Puzzle! features 1000 stunning mineral images, inviting family bonding while sharpening kids' skills and letting them explore geology in a fun way.
Blast Off with Space Shuttle Puzzle Fun!
EuroGraphics Space Shuttle Take-Off 1000-Piece Puzzle is not just a puzzle; it’s a gateway to learning about space exploration and teamwork! Assembling this beautifully illustrated puzzle encourages fine motor skills and enhances picture recognition abilities, making it a perfect activity for both cooperative family time and independent play. Plus, with its eco-friendly materials and non-toxic inks, we can feel good about our choice, knowing we’re nurturing young minds and protecting our planet. 8+ years
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Blast Off with Space Shuttle Puzzle Fun! features 1000 beautifully illustrated pieces that transform puzzling into a shared adventure, inspiring critical thinking and collaboration while sparking curiosity about space.
F-16 Fighting Falcon Puzzle Adventure
EuroGraphics F-16 Fighting Falcon Puzzle is more than just a captivating image of a renowned fighter jet; it’s a fantastic way to engage young minds! As we piece together this 1000-piece masterpiece, our children not only develop their fine motor skills but also enhance their picture recognition abilities. This activity fosters both cooperative and independent play, making it a perfect addition to family game night or educational playtime. 8+ years
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F-16 Fighting Falcon Puzzle Adventure offers 1000 pieces of engaging fun, turning family game night into a stealthy training ground for critical thinking and teamwork!
Explore the World with Flags Puzzle
EuroGraphics Flags of The World Puzzle is an engaging and vibrant way to introduce children to geography while having fun! Assembling this 1000-piece puzzle not only fosters fine motor skills and boosts picture recognition but also ignites curiosity about different countries and their cultures. We love how this puzzle encourages both cooperative play and independent problem-solving, making it perfect for family activities or quiet solo time. 8+ years
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Explore the World with Flags Puzzle features 1000 vibrant pieces that transform geography into a cooperative adventure, sparking curiosity about cultures while honing essential skills.
Discover the Muscular System Puzzle Fun
EuroGraphics Muscular System Puzzle is not just a puzzle; it's a gateway to learning about the human body! Assembling this 1000-piece masterpiece, measuring 19. 25" x 26. 8+ years
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Discover the Muscular System Puzzle, with 1000 pieces, transforms family time into an anatomy adventure, sparking curiosity and teamwork while enhancing those precise motor skills!
Mona Lisa Puzzle: Unleash Creativity & Learning!
EuroGraphics Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci 1000 Piece Puzzle is an enchanting way for our children to engage with art while developing essential skills. As we piece together the intricate details of this famous masterpiece, we’re not just completing a puzzle; we’re enhancing fine motor skills and boosting picture recognition. This fun activity also promotes both independent and cooperative play, allowing our little ones to enjoy quality time together or focus on their own problem-solving abilities. 8+ years
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Mona Lisa Puzzle features 1000 pieces that turn art into an engaging challenge, making family time both fun and a creative workout for young minds.
Explore the World with Puzzles
The EuroGraphics New and Accurate Map of The World Puzzle is an engaging educational tool designed for puzzle enthusiasts aged 12 and up. This beautifully illustrated puzzle not only captures the world’s geographical features but also strengthens fine motor skills and boosts picture recognition abilities, making it a perfect blend of fun and learning. Parents and educators will appreciate its eco-friendly materials and quality craftsmanship that ensure long-lasting enjoyment while fostering cooperative and independent play. 12+ years
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Explore the World with Puzzles features beautifully illustrated maps that make learning geography feel like an exciting adventure, fostering both independent thought and teamwork.