Toys That Develop Problem Solving
Our Top 5 Picks
Explore with Dora & Diego Stickerland Pad
Dora & Diego Stickerland Pad is an engaging way for our little ones to unleash their creativity while learning languages! Packed with eight vibrant sticker pages and a whopping 576 stickers, this pad not only entertains but also enhances fine motor skills and fosters imaginative play. As parents and educators, we know that by using popular characters like Dora and Diego, our kids are more likely to engage in learning about the world around them, all while building vocabulary in English, French, and Spanish. 3+ years
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Explore with Dora & Diego Stickerland Pad is packed with 576 stickers, making language learning a colorful adventure that sparks creativity and imagination in little explorers.
Nerf Walkie Talkies Adventure Set
The Nerf Walkie Talkies for Kids are the ultimate companion for outdoor adventures, specially designed for children aged 6-9. These rugged walkie talkies not only ignite excitement during play but also enhance communication skills, teamwork, and problem-solving as kids strategize their next NERF missions. Perfect for fostering creative social interactions and imaginative play, this two-way radio set encourages kids to step outside, explore, and engage with their friends in a fun and active way. 6-9 years
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Nerf Walkie Talkies Adventure Set features rugged two-way radios, encouraging kids to strategize and collaborate while adding excitement to their outdoor escapades.
Engaging Magnetic Maze Adventure
The Hape Wooden Magnetic Maze Puzzle Choo Choo Tracks is a delightful way for toddlers to embark on a playful learning journey. With its magical wand and colorful beads, children will develop fine motor dexterity, enhance their visual spatial skills, and explore counting and color recognition—all while having a blast! This engaging puzzle merges fun with education, making it a fantastic choice for parents and educators seeking quality playtime that supports early developmental skills. 2-5 years
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Engaging Magnetic Maze Adventure features a magical wand for guiding colorful beads, turning playtime into a delightful exercise in dexterity and cognitive growth.
Batman vs Joker Slot Car Showdown
Scalextric Micro G1177T Justice League Batman vs Joker Race for Gotham City invites our young racers to dive into an electrifying world of competition and strategy! This thrilling slot car racing set isn’t just about speed; it encourages critical thinking, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness as kids navigate through turns and obstacles in Gotham City. Watching our children develop their concentration and problem-solving skills while having fun is an experience we cherish. 8+ years
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Batman vs Joker Slot Car Showdown features an electrifying racing set that transforms playtime into an epic battle of brains and speed, keeping minds sharp while they zoom around Gotham.
Boost Learning with Animal Cube Puzzle
Bigjigs Toys Animal Cube Puzzle is a delightful way to engage your little one’s mind while having fun! This colorful puzzle not only promotes shape and character identification, but it also encourages problem-solving skills crucial for their development. As parents and educators, we love how this puzzle provides a hands-on experience that grows with our children, enhancing their learning journey from toddlerhood to preschool years. 2-5 years
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Boost Learning with Animal Cube Puzzle offers colorful wooden pieces that make learning about shapes an interactive adventure, creating a joyful foundation for early problem-solving skills.
Jumbo Foam Pumpkins for Creative Learning
Jumbo Foam Pumpkins are the ultimate crafting companion for our little ones this festive season! These vibrant, oversized foam pumpkins not only spark creativity but also promote fine motor skills as kids explore decorating and designing their own unique pumpkin masterpieces. Imagine the delightful conversations and giggles as they paint, glue, and transform these pumpkins into everything from cheerful Thanksgiving décor to spooky Halloween jack-o’-lanterns. 3-8 years
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Jumbo Foam Pumpkins come in vibrant colors, making crafting a blast as kids team up to decorate their unique creations, turning learning into a joyful festive experience.
Sparkling STEM Crystal Adventure
The 4M Crystal Growing Science Kit invites kids to embark on a dazzling journey into the worlds of chemistry and geology. Perfect for curious minds aged 10 and up, this kit nurtures critical thinking and problem-solving skills as children learn to nurture and grow their own stunning crystals. With hands-on experimentation and vibrant results, it’s not just a science kit; it's a playful exploration of scientific principles that will delight parents and educators alike. 10+ years
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Sparkling STEM Crystal Adventure invites kids to grow their own stunning crystals, transforming science into a glittering masterpiece that inspires curiosity and hands-on learning.
Scratch & Discover Rainbow Notes
Melissa & Doug Scratch Art Rainbow Mini Notes are a delightful way for kids to unleash their creativity while developing essential fine motor skills. As children etch and reveal the bright colors hidden beneath the matte coating, they sharpen their hand-eye coordination and artistic expression. Parents and educators will appreciate how these engaging notes foster imaginative play and are made from FSC-certified materials, promoting responsible forestry practices. 3+ years
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Scratch & Discover Rainbow Notes feature a matte coating that reveals vibrant colors, making creativity a colorful adventure that boosts fine motor skills and imaginative play.
Engaging Go! Go! Smart Wheels Police Car
The VTech Go! Go! Smart Wheels Police Car is the ultimate tool for sparking a child's imagination while instilling essential learning concepts for ages 2-5. 2-5 years
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Engaging Go! Go! Smart Wheels Police Car features an interactive light-up driver button that turns learning letters and sounds into a fun, hands-on adventure for little ones.
Create and Learn with Pellet Transfer Toy
Walthers Cornerstone Plastic Pellet Transfer Toy is a delightful, hands-on educational tool that brings joy and creativity to our little ones! This easy-to-build plastic kit with four storage silos offers an exciting way to dive into the world of engineering and design. As our children assemble the realistic piping and walkways, they're not just crafting a model; they're developing critical problem-solving skills and fine motor abilities along the way. 8+ years
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Create and Learn with Pellet Transfer Toy includes four storage silos and realistic piping, turning engineering play into a hands-on adventure that builds essential skills.
Adventure Awaits: Steering Wheel Swing Accessory
Green Plastic Steering Wheel is the perfect addition to your backyard swing set! This engaging toy not only enhances imaginative play but also fosters essential motor skills as kids grip the wheel and navigate their exciting adventures. Designed for durability, this steering wheel encourages outdoor exploration and cooperative play among friends. 3+ years
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Adventure Awaits: Steering Wheel Swing Accessory is a durable green plastic wheel that transforms swings into exciting journeys, fueling creativity and camaraderie among little explorers.
Exciting Climbing Fun with Rock Wall Holds
Eastern Jungle Gym Textured Rock Wall Climbing Hand Holds offer a fantastic way for our kids to enhance their climbing skills while having a blast! These durable, UV-protected holds are molded specifically for small hands, ensuring a comfortable and secure grip that encourages confidence and motor skill development. Designed for both indoor and outdoor play, they’re perfect for creating a mini climbing wall that not only sparks adventure but also promotes physical fitness and problem-solving. 3+ years
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Exciting Climbing Fun with Rock Wall Holds offers durable, UV-protected grips that help kiddos boost their climbing skills while channeling their inner adventurer on a fun mini wall.
Unleash Creativity with Halloween Mask Craft Kit
Halloween Mask Craft Kit is a thrilling way to spark creativity in our little ones! With this fun set, children can design their own jack-o'-lanterns, green monsters, witches, and werewolves using self-adhesive foam pieces. This activity not only fuels their imagination but also helps develop fine motor skills and encourages teamwork, especially during a classroom party. 5-10 years
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Unleash Creativity with Halloween Mask Craft Kit comes with self-adhesive foam pieces that make crafting easy and spark unforgettable teamwork while creating spooky masterpieces together.
Exciting Nuby IcyBite Hand Teether
Nuby IcyBite Hand Teether is a delightful addition to your baby's teething toolkit! Designed with textured surfaces, it not only massages and stimulates sore gums but also encourages fine motor skills as little hands grip and hold the fun shape. When popped in the refrigerator, it offers that extra soothing relief during those challenging teething days. 3 Months +
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Nuby IcyBite Hand Teether features textured surfaces that soothe sore gums while encouraging little ones to grip and play, making teething a touch less traumatic and way more fun.
Ignite Curiosity with Stirling Engine Kit
3B Scientific U10061 Low Temperature Stirling Engine Kit invites young minds to explore the fascinating world of energy conversion! This hands-on assembly kit is perfect for curious learners, teaching them about thermodynamics and energy efficiency in an engaging way. As both parents and educators, we know the value of practical STEM experiences that build critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 8+ years
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Ignite Curiosity with Stirling Engine Kit is a hands-on assembly kit that brings energy conversion to life, turning science into a shared adventure for curious minds.
Explore Magnetic Magic with Helmholtz Coils
3B Scientific U185051 Teltron Helmholtz Coils invite kids into the enchanting world of magnetism! These coils generate a uniform magnetic field, allowing young scientists to dive deep into hands-on experiments that illuminate fundamental physics concepts. By adjusting the distances and exploring the Helmholtz configuration, children can develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills while having a blast experimenting. 10+ years
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Explore Magnetic Magic with Helmholtz Coils generates a uniform magnetic field, making physics feel like an exciting adventure rather than a classroom chore—who knew learning could be so magnetic?
Firefighter Hero Costume for Imaginative Play
Firefighter Hero Kids Costume is the perfect gateway for your little ones to dive into the world of imagination and adventure! Designed for toddlers aged 3-4, this complete set encourages pretend play, which is crucial for developing social skills and creativity. As they race to the rescue, your child will not only have fun but also learn teamwork and problem-solving skills. 3-4 years
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Firefighter Hero Costume for Imaginative Play encourages toddlers to dive into role-playing, transforming everyday adventures into creative rescue missions while building crucial social skills.
Craft Your Own Robotic Hand
The 4M Kidzlabs Robotic Hand Kit invites children aged 8 and up to dive into the fascinating world of robotics. As they assemble their very own robotic hand, kids not only enhance their problem-solving skills but also spark their creativity and ingenuity through hands-on learning. This kit provides a fantastic way for young science enthusiasts to grasp the concepts of mechanics and movement while having fun and amazing their friends with a realistic gripping action! 8+ years
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Craft Your Own Robotic Hand is a hands-on kit that transforms messy play into a mini engineering masterpiece, turning kids into little inventors with each gripping action!
Magnetic Puzzle Games for Little Explorers
The Melissa & Doug Magnetic Wooden Puzzle Game Set is a delightful way to engage our young ones in imaginative play while fostering essential skills. This set includes a charming fishing game and a bug-catching adventure, featuring 10 magnetic fish and bugs, each designed to thrill with bright colors and adorable artwork. As our kids expertly maneuver their magnetic pole and net, they're not just having fun—they're also improving their hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. 3+ years
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Magnetic Puzzle Games for Little Explorers features a charming fishing game with 10 magnetic fish, making it a delightful way for kids to learn while having fun with vibrant colors.
Explore DNA with the Molymod Model Kit
Molymod W19754 128 Piece Two Layer DNA Molecular Model Kit is the perfect way to dive into the fascinating world of genetics! As fellow educators and parents, we know how important it is to spark curiosity in young minds. This engaging kit not only makes learning about DNA structure fun but also helps develop critical thinking and fine motor skills as kids assemble and dismantle the vibrant models of thymine-adenine and cytosine-guanine. 8+ years
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Explore DNA with the Molymod Model Kit includes 128 atom parts for hands-on fun, making genetics engaging while kids flex their teamwork and problem-solving muscles.
Engage Minds with Polypeptide Model Kit
Molymod W19751 30 Piece Polypeptide Molecular Model Kit is a fantastic way to bring the world of biology to life! As parents and educators, we know how crucial it is to foster a deeper understanding of molecular structures and functions in our kids. This kit engages students in hands-on learning, where they can explore the building blocks of proteins with 30 atom parts and five peptide units. 8-14 years
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Engage Minds with Polypeptide Model Kit includes 30 atom parts that make molecular learning feel like a colorful, hands-on art project—perfect for young scientists to explore and create!
Unlock Organic Chemistry Fun!
Molymod MMS-003 Organic Chemistry Molecular Model, Teacher Set is our go-to resource for exploring the fascinating world of organic chemistry! With 111 colorful, durable atom parts, this set allows kids and educators to visualize complex concepts like functional groups and molecular structures in an engaging way. Not only does it stimulate curiosity and imagination, but it also fosters critical thinking and hands-on learning, making complex science accessible and enjoyable. 12+ years
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Unlock Organic Chemistry Fun! features 111 colorful, durable atom parts that make complex science visual and encourage collaborative learning, all while sparking serious curiosity.
Explore Chemistry with Molymod Models
Molymod MMS-004 Inorganic/Organic Chemistry Molecular Model, Teacher Set is the perfect hands-on tool for sparking a love of science in young minds! With 108 colorful atom parts, it not only makes learning about molecules and chemical structures fun but also reinforces critical thinking and spatial awareness. We’ve found that visually demonstrating complex concepts helps our children grasp and retain information much more effectively. 8+ years
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Explore Chemistry with Molymod Models includes 108 colorful atom parts that make complex concepts visually engaging, turning budding scientists into little molecular architects with a flair for creativity.
Engaging Biochemistry Adventures Await
Molymod MMS-007 Biochemistry Model, Teacher Set invites curious minds to explore the fascinating world of molecular structures! With 262 colorful atom parts, this hands-on kit helps kids visualize complex biochemistry concepts in an engaging way. As educators and parents, we know how exciting it is when children make connections; this set not only enhances their understanding of science but also fosters critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork as they collaborate on building models. 10+ years
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Engaging Biochemistry Adventures Await includes 262 colorful atom parts that turn complex biochemistry concepts into a fun, hands-on learning experience, sparking curiosity and collaboration among young scientists.