Toys That Develop Problem Solving
Our Top 5 Picks
Gulf Oil HO Scale Tank Car Adventure
Walthers Trainline HO Scale Model 40' Tank Car with Metal Wheels - Gulf Oil Company brings the excitement of model railroading right into your home! This beautifully crafted tank car not only captivates young train enthusiasts but also sparks their imagination and creativity. As children engage in building their train sets, they develop fine motor skills and learn about engineering concepts in a hands-on way. 8+ years
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Gulf Oil HO Scale Tank Car Adventure features beautifully crafted metal wheels that inspire young train enthusiasts to build, explore, and create unforgettable family moments together.
Engage Imagination with Baby Dragon Puppet
Folkmanis Baby Dragon Hand Puppet invites a world of creativity and story exploration! This charming plush puppet isn’t just a toy; it’s a magical tool that helps little ones develop storytelling skills, enhance their imagination, and express themselves through play. Whether in a classroom, daycare, or at home, we can see kids using this adorable puppet for role-playing, teaching concepts, or simply entertaining family and friends. 3+ years
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Engage Imagination with Baby Dragon Puppet features an easy-to-use design that sparks creativity and allows kids to bring their wildest stories to life, one dragon adventure at a time.
Empower Imagination with Supergirl Costume
DC Comics Superheroes: Supergirl Costume for Kids is more than just a costume; it's an invitation to adventure! As parents and educators, we know that engaging in imaginative play fuels creativity and storytelling skills. This vibrant jumpsuit with a cape not only sparks joy but also encourages confidence as kids embrace their inner hero. 4-6 years
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Empower Imagination with Supergirl Costume features a vibrant jumpsuit and cape, transforming playtime into a superhero adventure that builds creativity and essential social skills.
T-Rex Costume for Imaginative Play
The T-Rex Infant/Toddler Costume is a delightful one-piece jumpsuit designed for little dino enthusiasts aged 18 months to 2 years. This visually stunning costume, featuring a vibrant tie-dyed dinosaur print and glamorous black and gold spikes, ignites imagination and encourages role play that helps develop storytelling skills and creativity. Perfect for dress-up adventures, holidays, and special events, it allows children to explore their world through the lens of a mighty dinosaur, making learning engaging and fun. 18 months - 2 years
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T-Rex Costume for Imaginative Play features a vibrant tie-dyed design that transforms kids into fierce dinosaurs, sparking endless adventures and creative storytelling in every dress-up moment.
Engaging Fun with Micro Bean Bag Toss
Mainstreet Classics Micro Bean Bag Toss brings timeless entertainment right into your home! This travel-sized mini cornhole game set is perfect for developing hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills in younger children while keeping older kids and adults engaged with its challenge. The compact design is ideal for indoor play, so whether it’s a rainy day or family game night, we can rediscover good old-fashioned fun together. 3+ years
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Engaging Fun with Micro Bean Bag Toss is a compact travel-sized game set that brings families together for classic indoor entertainment while boosting coordination and teamwork.
Gundam Gouf Custom: Build to Learn!
BANDAI Mobile Suit Gundam MS-07B-3 GOUF CUSTOM is more than just a model kit; it's an exciting journey into the world of engineering and creativity! As we assemble this articulated model together, we’ll ignite our curiosity and enhance fine motor skills, all while fostering teamwork and problem-solving. With 8 colored runners, minimal paint needed, and a clear instruction manual, it’s designed for hands-on learning, making it perfect for budding builders and Gundam enthusiasts alike. 10+ years
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Gundam Gouf Custom: Build to Learn! includes 8 colored runners that make assembling this model a creative adventure for both kids and parents—perfect for bonding while building!
Build Your Own AM Radio Experience!
Elenco Two IC AM Radio Kit is the perfect introduction to the fascinating world of electronics. This engaging project not only ignites curiosity but also teaches essential skills like soldering and understanding the principles of AM radio operation. As parents and educators, we know how important it is to foster hands-on learning experiences, and this kit provides just that! 10+ years
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Build Your Own AM Radio Experience! is a hands-on project that empowers kids to learn real-world electronics while creating their very own functioning radio—it’s a confidence booster in a kit!
Engaging Wild Republic Velociraptor Toy
Wild Republic Velociraptor Toy is a fantastic addition to any child's playtime! This 9. 5-inch strikingly detailed sculpture not only sparks imagination but also fosters a love for wildlife and nature. 3+ years
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Engaging Wild Republic Velociraptor Toy is a strikingly detailed 9.5-inch sculpture that chomps to develop fine motor skills while igniting a child's love for dinosaurs and nature.
Mickey and Friends Wall Decals Fun
RoomMates RMK1507SCS Mickey and Friends Peel and Stick Wall Decals bring your child's favorite characters to life right on their walls! These delightful decals help spark creativity and imagination as kids can arrange and rearrange their favorite Disney friends to create a vibrant story right in their room. Plus, they’re fantastic for teaching children about colors, shapes, and even spatial awareness as they play with different layouts. 2-8 years
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Mickey and Friends Wall Decals provide easy peel-and-stick fun, letting kids create their own vibrant stories while enhancing their creativity and spatial awareness—no mess, all magic!
My Little Pony Pinata Fun Fiesta
The My Little Pony Pinkie Pie Pull String Pinata brings joy and excitement to any celebration! Perfect for birthdays or My Little Pony-themed events, this delightful pinata encourages teamwork and sharing as kids pull strings to discover hidden treasures of candies and party favors. Not only does it spark imagination through role-play, but it also helps develop their fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities as they strategize their pulling technique. 3+ years
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My Little Pony Pinata Fun Fiesta features pull strings that hide treasures, turning snack time into an active adventure that builds skills while keeping giggles flowing.
Majestic Mansion of Imagination
The KidKraft Majestic Mansion Wooden Dollhouse is an inviting space for children aged 3 and up to unleash their creativity and social skills. With its stunning four levels and eight rooms, this enchanting dollhouse encourages collaborative play, spatial awareness, and fine motor skills as kids maneuver the working elevator and reconfigure the 34 included accessories. It's a delightful way for little ones to explore storytelling and role-playing, all while engaging with a timeless wooden design that's meant to be cherished and passed down. 3+ years
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Majestic Mansion of Imagination features four levels and eight rooms, making it a perfect stage for kids to create stories and cultivate friendships while honing essential skills.
Creative Learning with Crayola Chalk Set
The Crayola Non-Toxic White Chalk and Colored Chalk Bundle is a delightful duo designed for inspiring young minds! Perfect for classrooms or home learning environments, this chalk set encourages creativity and fine motor skills, allowing children to express themselves on chalkboards with bright, vibrant colors. Non-toxic and dustless, it’s safe for our little ones to use while enhancing their writing, drawing, and problem-solving abilities. 3+ years
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Creative Learning with Crayola Chalk Set includes vibrant colors that inspire artistic expression and endless experimentation, making learning feel like a colorful adventure on any chalkboard!
Master Time with Judy Instructo Mini-Clocks
Judy Instructo Mini-Clocks are a fantastic way to introduce children to the concept of time! These hand-held clocks are perfect for little hands and are made from durable hardboard, ensuring they can withstand endless learning adventures. As educators and parents, we love how these mini-clocks not only make telling time engaging but also promote essential memorization and recall skills. 5-7 years
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Master Time with Judy Instructo Mini-Clocks are durable hardboard tools that transform learning to tell time into a fun and engaging adventure for little learners.
Daron Chevron Gas Station Adventure Set
The Daron Chevron Gas Station Playset is an exciting blend of realism and fun, perfect for young imaginations! This officially licensed die-cast metal playset not only captivates with its intricate design but also offers endless opportunities for imaginative play. As kids role-play filling up their vehicles and managing their own gas station, they're naturally enhancing their social skills, problem-solving abilities, and understanding of everyday mechanics. 3+ years
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Daron Chevron Gas Station Adventure Set features intricately designed die-cast metal pieces, allowing kids to role-play real-life scenarios while learning about commerce and teamwork.
Unlock Creativity with Pattern Block Trays
The Learning Advantage Inc Pattern Block Trays are a wonderful tool for sparking creativity and cognitive growth in our children. These vibrant 9 x 12 inch trays invite little hands to explore shapes, patterns, and colors, making learning fun and interactive. As our kids manipulate the blocks, they develop essential skills like spatial awareness, fine motor control, and problem-solving. 3+ years
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Unlock Creativity with Pattern Block Trays features vibrant 9 x 12 inch trays that transform shape exploration into a colorful learning adventure, fostering both independent and collaborative play.
Explore Shapes with Geoboard Fun!
edxeducation Double-Sided Geoboard Set is the perfect educational tool to engage our little ones in the fascinating world of shapes and spatial reasoning! With six colorful boards and elastic bands, kids can visually explore mathematical concepts while having a blast. We love watching our children create their own unique designs, challenge themselves to create the largest shapes possible, and develop fine motor skills along the way. 3+ years
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Explore Shapes with Geoboard Fun! includes six colorful boards and elastic bands, making geometry feel like an exciting art project where imagination meets math.
Sax Giant Tempera Cakes Set
Sax Giant Tempera Cakes - Six Color Set is a creative treasure for our little artists! These vibrant, opaque watercolor cakes are not only fun to use but also an excellent way to boost essential skills like fine motor development and color mixing. Parents and educators will love how these cakes are instantly usable with just a splash of water, ensuring that our kids can dive right into their artistic adventures without delay. 3+ years
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Sax Giant Tempera Cakes Set includes six vibrant colors that instantly come to life with just a splash of water, turning every painting session into a colorful adventure!
Vibrant PRANG Watercolor Refill Pans
PRANG Refill Pans for Oval Watercolor Paint Set bring a splash of creativity to your child's artistic journey! These pans packed with pure pigments yield smooth, vivid colors, allowing our little artists to express their imaginations freely. As a parent, we appreciate that they are washable and AP certified non-toxic, making clean-up a breeze and ensuring safety for our young creators. 3+ years
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Vibrant PRANG Watercolor Refill Pans packed with pure pigments make it easy for kids to unleash their artistic flair while keeping cleanup a breeze.
Vibrant Creativity with Giant Tempera Cakes
Jack Richeson - 384095 Giant Tempera Cakes are the perfect way for young artists to unleash their creativity! These highly pigmented paint cakes provide excellent coverage and allow kids to explore color mixing and layering without any mess or waste. As parents and educators, we know how important it is for children to develop fine motor skills and artistic expression, and these tempera cakes make art accessible and fun for everyone. 3+ years
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Vibrant Creativity with Giant Tempera Cakes are highly pigmented paint cakes that let kids explore color and creativity mess-free, making art fun and accessible for all little Picassos.
Vibrant Learning with Crayola Washable Paint
Crayola Washable Paint for Kids (12ct) is the perfect addition to every child's art supply collection! As parents and educators, we know how important it is to foster creativity and imagination, and this vibrant set offers 12 richly pigmented colors ready to inspire young artists. With these easy squeeze bottles, little hands can explore their creativity while developing fine motor skills and color recognition. 3+ years
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Vibrant Learning with Crayola Washable Paint includes 12 richly pigmented colors that let kids unleash their inner Picasso without the cleanup drama—art should be fun, not stressful!
Teach My Preschooler Learning Kit
Teach My Preschooler Learning Kit is the ultimate all-in-one educational resource designed for children aged 3 and up. This engaging tool not only fosters reading, writing, and math skills, but also supports screen-free learning through delightful hands-on activities that make education feel like play. With over 70 pieces, including fun flashcards and a magic drawing board, we can easily guide our little learners through their preschool readiness journey, promoting essential cognitive and motor skills along the way. 3+ years
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Teach My Preschooler Learning Kit includes over 70 engaging pieces that make education feel like play, turning every learning moment into a fun adventure for our little ones.
Everyday Heroes Playset: Adventure Awaits!
KidKraft Everyday Heroes Wooden Playset transforms playtime into a thrilling adventure filled with imaginative scenarios. This vibrant, three-story structure encourages cooperative play, helping children develop essential social and communication skills as they team up to save the day. With its diverse range of accessories, including a firefighter's pole and bendable heroes, little ones can enhance their fine motor skills while engaging in fun rescue missions. 3-8 years
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Everyday Heroes Playset: Adventure Awaits! transforms playtime into cooperative missions with its three-story design, allowing kids to flex their creativity while saving the day together.
Animal Matching Fun for Tiny Hands
Bigjigs Toys Animal Matching Board is a delightful way for our little ones to explore shapes and colors while building essential skills! This engaging toy is designed for tiny hands, featuring lightweight, pegged pieces that are easy to grasp. As our children match animals to their corresponding shapes, they develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor dexterity. 1 year and up
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Animal Matching Fun for Tiny Hands features lightweight, pegged pieces perfect for little fingers, turning playtime into a colorful learning adventure while developing essential skills.
Cozy Sleepovers with Calico Critters
The Calico Critters Triple Baby Bunk Beds invite children to explore their imaginations through fun sleepover scenarios! This engaging dollhouse furniture set not only stirs up creative play but also enhances essential social skills like sharing and cooperation, as little ones arrange sleep spaces and engage in role-play with friends. Parents will appreciate how this adorable set fosters storytelling and imaginative exploration, making it a delightful addition to any play environment. 3+ years
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Cozy Sleepovers with Calico Critters includes triple baby bunk beds that inspire endless role-play scenarios, fostering creativity and collaboration among little friends.