Toys That Develop Problem Solving
Our Top 5 Picks
Fuel Imagination with Bosch Car Repair
Klein Theo Bosch Car Repair Station is the ultimate playset for our little mechanics in training! This engaging toy not only captivates children with its realistic design but also nurtures essential fine motor skills as they use the screwdriver to disassemble and reassemble the charming convertible car. We love how this imaginative setup encourages role play, fostering creativity and problem-solving as our kids get hands-on with the car wash and repair station. 3+ years
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Fuel Imagination with Bosch Car Repair features a realistic screwdriver for kids to disassemble and reassemble a charming convertible, sparking their creativity and curiosity about mechanics.
Unlock Creativity with Train Set Fun
KidKraft Bucket Top Construction Wooden Train Set is the perfect blend of learning and play for our little engineers! As we help our children navigate the winding tracks with the working crane and vibrant accessories, we’re not just watching them play; we’re encouraging creativity, fine motor skills, and imaginative storytelling. With 61 detailed wooden pieces that encourage open-ended play, every build becomes a new adventure. 3+ years
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Unlock Creativity with Train Set Fun features 61 detailed wooden pieces that ignite imaginative adventures, making every play session a journey of discovery and engineering delight.
Explore Imagination with Lil' Doll Armoire
KidKraft Wooden Lil' Doll Armoire with 6 Hangers is a delightful addition to any playroom! This beautifully crafted armoire not only provides a stylish storage solution for 18-inch dolls but also fosters imaginative play and organizational skills. As parents and educators, we know the importance of nurturing creativity and fine motor skills, and this sturdy piece encourages kids to dress their dolls and put everything in its place. 3+ years
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Explore Imagination with Lil' Doll Armoire features six hangers for stylishly storing 18-inch dolls, making tidy playtime a fun bonding experience that sparks creativity.
Charming Doll Table & Chair Set
KidKraft Wooden Queen-Anne Style Lil' Doll Table & Chair Set for 18-Inch Dolls invites creativity and social interaction for our little ones. As our children engage in imaginative play, they're not just having fun; they're developing critical skills like teamwork, communication, and fine motor control as they set up tea parties or elaborate dinner gatherings for their beloved dolls. The classic design and durable wood construction ensure this charming set can withstand endless play sessions while also making it a lovely addition to their personal space. 3+ years
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Charming Doll Table & Chair Set features a beautiful wooden design that encourages our little ones to host tea parties, nurturing creativity and storytelling while they play.
Mathological Liar Game: Uncover Math Mysteries
Mathological Liar Game is a fantastic way to engage our third graders while they develop essential math skills! As we watch our kids become math detectives, they will not only practice solving math problems but also improve their critical thinking and reasoning abilities. This game turns learning into an exciting adventure, with each round featuring intriguing plots where players must analyze clues and suspects' alibis. Grade 3
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Mathological Liar Game is packed with intriguing plots that turn solving equations into an exciting investigative adventure, making math feel like a thrilling mystery to unravel.
Math Fun with Edupress Mathological Liar!
Edupress Mathological Liar is the perfect way to make math practice engaging and enjoyable for our fourth graders! This fun game not only helps students sharpen their arithmetic skills but also encourages critical thinking and strategy development as they decipher truths from tall tales. By combining learning and play, we can inspire a love for math that extends beyond the classroom. 8-10 years
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Math Fun with Edupress Mathological Liar! is a playful way to make arithmetic exciting, turning math practice into a game of deciphering truths and tall tales.
Mathological Liar: Fun Math Mysteries
Edupress Mathological Liar Game is an exhilarating way to boost math skills while having a blast! We love how this engaging game encourages critical thinking and collaboration among students, making math feel less like a chore and more like an adventure. With 50 intriguing math mysteries presented on vibrant cards, kids will develop problem-solving abilities and enhance their math fluency, all while enjoying friendly competition with their peers. Grade 5
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Mathological Liar features 50 colorful math mysteries that turn problem-solving into friendly competition, making math feel like an exciting game night with friends.
Mathological Liar: Uncover Math Mysteries
Edupress Mathological Liar is the ultimate game for 6th graders looking to sharpen their math skills while having a blast! This engaging game turns students into math detectives, challenging them to solve entertaining mysteries based on mathematical clues. Not only does it align with Common Core and state standards, but it also fosters critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving as players navigate through alibis and deductions. 11-12 years
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Mathological Liar: Uncover Math Mysteries challenges kids to solve entertaining mysteries with mathematical clues, making math feel like a thrilling detective adventure!
Engaging CVC Learning with Big Box of Words
Big Box of Little Word Toddler Puzzle makes mastering spelling a joyful adventure for our little learners. Packed with 60 vibrant photo puzzles, this game teaches CVC words in a fun, interactive way that invites kids to play and learn simultaneously. We love that it promotes phonics skills while encouraging creativity and critical thinking through various activities like memory match games and puzzle races. 4+ years
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Engaging CVC Learning with Big Box of Words includes 60 vibrant photo puzzles, making phonics practice feel like an exciting game night that the whole family can enjoy!
Fun in the Sun Sand and Water Funnel
The Melissa & Doug Seaside Sidekicks Sand-and-Water Sifting Funnel is a delightful outdoor toy designed to spark curiosity and creativity in children. This engaging funnel encourages hands-on exploration where kids can learn about cause and effect while developing fine motor skills through tipping, spinning, and sifting. Its vibrant colors and playful sea-creature decorations make it a fantastic choice for parents and educators looking to blend educational play with fun in the great outdoors. 2-5 years
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Fun in the Sun Sand and Water Funnel features vibrant sea-creature decorations that transform outdoor exploration into a colorful journey of discovery and imaginative play.
Unleash Creativity with Plus-Plus Blocks
PLUS PLUS – Basic Mix - 300 Piece is the perfect playground for young imaginations! With just one simple shape that connects effortlessly, kids can create everything from colorful flat mosaics to intricate 3-D structures. This engaging STEM/STEAM toy inspires creativity, develops fine motor skills, and fosters logical thinking—all while your little ones enjoy hours of screen-free fun. 3+ years
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Plus-Plus Blocks come with 300 pieces that let young imaginations roam freely, making building structures feel like an exciting art project and a brain workout all in one.
Unleash Creativity with Plus-Plus Blocks
The PLUS PLUS Open Play Set - 1200 Piece Basic Color Mix is an incredible toolkit for imagination and adventure! We see firsthand how this one-shape wonder encourages our kids to think outside the box and explore their creativity freely. With every piece connecting seamlessly, children develop essential fine motor skills, logic, and problem-solving abilities—all while playing! 5+ years
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Unleash Creativity with Plus-Plus Blocks includes 1200 pieces to connect freely, turning imagination into reality and ensuring that every building session is a gateway to innovative adventures.
Fun with Louie Lobster Catcher
The Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Louie Lobster Claw Catcher is a delightful way to engage kids ages 5 to 8 in fun, screen-free play. This bright-red, easy-to-use pool toy fosters fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as children practice grabbing and squeezing while having a blast with friends and family. Perfect for both indoor and outdoor use, it's not just a toy—it's a tool for learning through imaginative play and exciting game ideas. 5-8 years
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Fun with Louie Lobster Catcher is a bright-red pool toy that turns water play into an exciting opportunity for kids to develop coordination while having a blast with friends.
Unlock Creativity with MEGA BLOKS
MEGA BLOKS First Builders Toddler Blocks Toys Set is the perfect way to spark creativity and imagination in our little ones! With 80 pieces in lovely colors and various shapes, toddlers can build whatever their hearts desire. Not only do these blocks provide hours of fun, but they also help develop fine motor skills and color recognition, laying the foundation for early learning. 1+ years
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Unlock Creativity with MEGA BLOKS includes 80 colorful pieces that let toddlers build anything they can imagine, transforming playtime into a colorful journey of discovery.
Mega Bloks Big Building Fun
MEGA BLOKS First Builders Toddler Blocks Toys Set is the perfect gateway into the world of construction for our little ones aged 1 and up. With 80 colorful blocks in vibrant shapes, this set ignites creativity and imagination as toddlers explore building their dream structures. They’ll not only learn about colors and shapes but also enhance their fine motor skills while having a blast stacking and combining blocks. 1+ years
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Mega Bloks Big Building Fun includes 80 colorful blocks that inspire toddlers to build their dream structures, making creativity and fine motor skills part of everyday play.
Fun-Filled Eezy Peezy Climbing Dome
Eezy Peezy Monkey Bars Climbing Dome will have our little adventurers scaling new heights of fun right in our backyard! Designed for children ages 3 to 8, this climbing tower not only encourages active play but also helps develop essential motor skills, coordination, and confidence as they climb, swing, and explore. With its sturdy yet lightweight design, we can easily move it indoors or outdoors, making it a versatile addition to our playtime adventures. 3-8 years
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Fun-Filled Eezy Peezy Climbing Dome features a sturdy yet lightweight design that brings outdoor adventure right to our backyard, promoting active play and essential developmental skills.
Vibrant Adventures with Handy Art Watercolors
Handy Art Washable Liquid Watercolor 8 ounce, Red opens up a world of creativity for our little artists! This non-toxic watercolor is perfect for watercolor painting, tinting, and dyeing craft materials, allowing children to explore their imagination while developing fine motor skills and color recognition. We love how easy it is to use right from the bottle or diluted for softer hues, making it versatile for diverse art projects. 3+ years
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Vibrant Adventures with Handy Art Watercolors features non-toxic, washable liquid watercolor, letting kids unleash their creativity while parents enjoy stress-free cleanup from most clothing.
Vibrant Adventures with Handy Art Watercolor
Handy Art Washable Liquid Watercolor 8 ounce in Blue is an absolute delight for budding artists! As parents and educators, we know how important it is for our little ones to express their creativity while developing fine motor skills and color recognition. This non-toxic paint can be used straight from the bottle for those vivid masterpieces or diluted for soft, pastel hues, making it perfect for various projects. 3+ years
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Vibrant Adventures with Handy Art Watercolor comes in a non-toxic 8-ounce bottle, making creative expression fun and worry-free—perfect for little Picassos and their art-filled messes!
Infant to Toddler Swing: Outdoor Fun!
Step2 Infant to Toddler Swing brings the thrill of the playground right to your backyard! As parents and educators, we know the importance of keeping our little ones active and engaged, and this swing does just that by promoting physical activity and developing gross motor skills. The secure harness ensures your child's safety while they enjoy swinging, fostering confidence and independence. 9 months - 3 years
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Infant to Toddler Swing features a secure harness for safety, allowing little ones to soar into fun while building confidence in their swinging skills.
BRIO World Adventure Awaits!
The BRIO World Deluxe Railway Set invites children ages 3 and up to embark on exciting storytelling adventures. This 87-piece wooden train set not only stimulates creativity and imagination but also develops essential cognitive skills like problem-solving and fine motor coordination, making it a fantastic choice for enriching playtime experiences. With vibrant features and interactive design, it transforms ordinary play into a captivating world of learning and sensory exploration. 3+ years
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BRIO World Adventure Awaits! comes with 87 vibrant pieces that inspire storytelling adventures, turning playtime into a magical learning experience that sharpens young minds while keeping them entertained.
BRIO World Remote Control Train Adventure
BRIO World 33213 - Remote Control Train Set is the perfect gateway to creativity and learning for our little ones! With this delightful set, children can not only enjoy the thrill of operating a train but also strengthen their logical thinking as they construct intricate tracks. It’s exciting how this toy evolves with our kids, compatible with all BRIO railway toys, allowing for endless adventures. 3+ years
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BRIO World Remote Control Train Adventure features a child-safe design, allowing kids to explore their creativity and build intricate tracks without any stress for us parents.
Interactive Fun with BRIO Fork Lift Set
BRIO World 33573 - Wooden Toy Train Fork Lift Set invites your little ones into a world of creativity and imagination! This engaging four-piece set, complete with a worker and cargo, not only enhances motor skills but also encourages problem-solving as children navigate their very own train yard. We all know the joy of watching our kids learn through play, and with this safe and eco-friendly toy, you can feel good knowing they’re developing essential skills while having a blast! 3+ years
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Interactive Fun with BRIO Fork Lift Set includes a worker and cargo, making it a delightful way for kids to explore problem-solving and creative play in their own train yard.
uKloo Treasure Hunt: Learn Through Play!
uKloo Early Reader Treasure Hunt Game brings the adventure of learning right into your living room! As fellow parents and educators, we love how this scavenger hunt engages young and reluctant readers alike, turning reading into an exciting quest. It’s not just about finding clues; it’s about building confidence, enhancing vocabulary, and introducing the basics of sentence structure—all in a fun, interactive way. 4+ years
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uKloo Treasure Hunt: Learn Through Play! encourages kids to embark on a scavenger hunt using clues that make reading feel like a thrilling adventure right at home.
Huggable Learning with Marshmallow Elephant
The Mary Meyer Marshmallow Zoo Stuffed Animal, Marshmallow Elephant, is an incredibly soft and cuddly companion designed to nurture young imaginations. With its floppy ears and gentle trunk, this plush friend encourages creative storytelling and emotional development as little ones engage in role-playing scenarios. Plus, it's machine washable, making it a durable choice for busy parents seeking a comforting and safe toy for their children. 0+ years
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Huggable Learning with Marshmallow Elephant features an incredibly soft and cuddly design that sparks creative storytelling, making every cuddle a chance to explore emotions and narratives.