Challenge cards and pattern blocks that ask kids to build pictures, cover shapes, and count pieces. A calm way to learn math ideas.
Creative Pattern Block Learning Set
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The Learning Resources Pattern Block Activity Set is a fantastic way to introduce early geometry skills to our young learners! With 20 double-sided design cards offering 40 progressive challenges, kids can master shapes while expressing their creativity. We love how these vibrant plastic pattern blocks not only engage kids in hands-on learning but also boost their problem-solving abilities and spatial awareness. It’s a perfect educational tool that grows with them, ensuring endless fun on their learning journey! 4+ years
Develops skills:
geometry, problem solving, creativity, spatial awareness, fine motor skills, critical thinking
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Creative Pattern Block Learning Set includes 20 double-sided design cards that provide endless geometry challenges, making learning shapes feel like an exciting adventure for little hands.
Pattern Block Activity Cards for Kids
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The Learning Advantage Pattern Block Activity Cards are a delightful tool for igniting creativity and reinforcing early math skills in our little learners. With 20 colorful cards, children can dive into the world of geometry by matching shapes and colors to complete engaging designs. These interactive cards not only make learning fun but also enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills, making them a favorite resource for parents and educators alike. Perfect for ages pre-K to 3, these sturdy cards offer varying levels of challenge to keep our young minds engaged! Pre-K to 3 years
Develops skills:
shape recognition, color identification, critical thinking, spatial reasoning, problem solving
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Pattern Block Activity Cards for Kids include 20 colorful designs that transform geometry into a fun game, making math feel like an artistic adventure for little hands!
Explore Geometry with Solid Wooden Shapes
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Learning Resources Geometric Solids is a fantastic way for our children to dive into the fascinating world of geometry! With 12 beautifully crafted wooden shapes, kids can touch, hold, and explore the concepts of pattern and volume in a tactile way that 2-D representations just can't match. This hands-on learning experience not only enhances spatial awareness but also encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they manipulate and categorize shapes. Plus, with the included activity guide, we can easily introduce engaging challenges that keep their curiosity ignited! 6+ years
Develops skills:
spatial reasoning, problem solving, critical thinking, fine motor skills, pattern recognition
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Explore Geometry with Solid Wooden Shapes includes 12 beautifully crafted geometric solids that transform abstract concepts into tangible fun, making math feel like an exciting adventure!
Votes for Women Puzzle Adventure
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Votes for Women 100 Piece Puzzle is an exciting journey into history that ignites curiosity and encourages young minds to explore the fight for suffrage. As our little ones piece together the vibrant illustrations by Monica Garwood, they will not only develop essential skills in pattern, shape, and color recognition, but also learn about the incredible individuals who shaped the future for women and people of color. This engaging project challenges their minds while fostering a sense of achievement and teamwork. Perfect for our budding historians aged 5 and up! 5+ years
Develops skills:
pattern recognition, shape identification, color recognition, teamwork, historical awareness
Why we love it:
Votes for Women Puzzle Adventure features 100 vibrant pieces that not only engage young minds in history but also inspire impactful conversations about equality and justice.
Animal Counting Puzzle Fun
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The eeBoo Animal Counting Puzzle is an engaging adventure for our little ones! This delightful puzzle not only provides a fun challenge but also nurtures essential skills like pattern, shape, and color recognition. As our children piece together the vibrant animal scenes, they’ll feel that marvelous sense of accomplishment while counting the friendly creatures. Made with 90% recycled materials and printed with vegetable-based inks, we can feel good about our choice knowing it's sustainable and safe for our planet. 3+ years
Develops skills:
pattern recognition, shape recognition, color recognition, counting, fine motor skills
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Animal Counting Puzzle Fun not only invites children to piece together vibrant animal scenes, but also celebrates their counting triumphs while nurturing eco-friendly values.
Rainforest Life Puzzle: A Learning Adventure
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eeBoo: Rainforest Life 20 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle is a delightful gateway into the vibrant world of puzzles! This colorful puzzle challenges children not only to enjoy playtime but also to hone essential skills in pattern, shape, and color recognition. As we sit together piecing it together, we foster patience and spatial reasoning while instilling a true sense of accomplishment in our little ones. Plus, knowing it’s made with sustainably sourced materials gives us all a little extra pride in our choice! 3+ years
Develops skills:
pattern recognition, shape recognition, color recognition, spatial reasoning, patience, fine motor skills
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Rainforest Life Puzzle: A Learning Adventure features 20 colorful pieces that transform playtime into a joyful experience of accomplishment while exploring the wonders of the rainforest.
Sea Exploration Puzzle for Little Minds
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eeBoo: Sea Exploration 20 Piece Big Puzzle is an exciting adventure waiting to be discovered by your little explorers! This delightful puzzle not only captures the beauty of the ocean but also aids in developing essential skills like pattern, shape, and color recognition. As our children fit the glossy pieces together, they are challenged and rewarded, enhancing their hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Plus, with its commitment to sustainability, it’s a choice we can feel good about as parents and educators. 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, pattern recognition, shape recognition, color recognition, hand-eye coordination
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Sea Exploration Puzzle for Little Minds features 20 glossy pieces that engage kids in a colorful journey under the sea while sharpening essential problem-solving skills—who knew learning could be this much fun?
Engaging Upcycled Robots Puzzle Adventure
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eeBoo: Upcycled Robots 100 Piece Puzzle is a delightful gateway into the world of creativity and learning! As fellow parents and educators, we know how crucial it is to cultivate skills like pattern recognition, shape identification, and color awareness in our little ones. This engaging puzzle, crafted from 90% recycled materials, not only provides a fun and challenging experience but also sparks conversations about sustainability. With each unique robot character crafted by artist Saxton Freymann, children will uncover details that inspire curiosity and imagination while fostering confidence in problem-solving! 5+ years
Develops skills:
pattern recognition, shape identification, color awareness, problem solving, creativity
Why we love it:
Engaging Upcycled Robots Puzzle Adventure features 100 pieces that transform problem-solving into an eco-friendly quest, encouraging kids to connect creativity with sustainability while having fun!
Harvest Ranch Puzzle Adventure
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MasterPieces 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle for Adults, Family, Or Youth - Harvest Ranch invites you into a world of creativity and collaboration! As we gather around the table, this puzzle not only sparks our imagination but also strengthens problem-solving skills and teamwork. Each uniquely shaped piece enhances fine motor skills and pattern recognition in a fun, tactile way. With its eco-friendly materials and bonus poster aid, this challenge transforms family game nights into magical bonding experiences that everyone will cherish. 12+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, problem solving, teamwork, pattern recognition, creativity, spatial reasoning
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Harvest Ranch Puzzle Adventure includes 1000 uniquely shaped pieces that turn family time into a delightful challenge while boosting everyone’s critical thinking skills.
Unlock Nature's Wonders: Giant Puzzle Fun
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eeBoo: Within The Biomes 48 Piece Giant Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids is more than just a puzzle; it’s a fantastic journey into the world of nature! As our little ones piece together the vibrant scenes and diverse animals, they will naturally enhance their pattern, shape, and color recognition skills. We love how this floor-sized challenge not only keeps kids engaged but also fosters a sense of accomplishment once they see their creation come to life. Plus, knowing it’s sustainably sourced makes this a win-win for both parents and the planet! 5+ years
Develops skills:
pattern recognition, shape identification, color skills, fine motor skills, spatial reasoning
Why we love it:
Unlock Nature's Wonders: Giant Puzzle Fun features 48 vibrant pieces that transform problem-solving into a nature adventure while making kids feel like nature explorers with every completed scene.
Exciting Tangram Animal Puzzle Challenge
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The Learning Journey: Match It! Tangrams- Animal Pattern invites young minds to embark on a colorful journey of creativity and learning. This engaging set combines 50 shaped pieces with 20 double-sided design cards, making geometry come alive as children recreate adorable animals like turtles and crabs. Not only does it enhance fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, but it also lays the foundation for early STEM education by introducing concepts like spatial relationships and fractions—all while boosting confidence and self-esteem in little builders. 3-6 years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, spatial reasoning, problem solving, creativity, early STEM education
Why we love it:
Exciting Tangram Animal Puzzle Challenge includes 50 shaped pieces and 20 design cards that turn geometry into a playful adventure, building confidence while creating adorable animal friends.
Explore the Stars: Solar System Puzzle
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eeBoo: Solar System 100 Piece Puzzle is not just a fun activity; it's an exciting journey through our universe! As parents, we love how this puzzle engages little hands and minds, helping kids develop essential skills such as pattern recognition, shape identification, and color awareness. Each glossy piece snaps together with ease, offering just the right level of challenge for curious children aged 5 and up. With vibrant illustrations by Kelsey Oseid and intriguing facts about planets and moons, our kids not only learn about space but develop confidence and problem-solving skills while piecing together this cosmic masterpiece! 5+ years
Develops skills:
pattern recognition, shape identification, color awareness, problem solving, fine motor skills
Why we love it:
Explore the Stars: Solar System Puzzle features vibrant illustrations and fascinating facts, making learning about space a fun adventure where little minds connect pieces of the universe.
Eyes in The Garden Puzzle Adventure
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Galison Eyes in The Garden Jigsaw Puzzle is a whimsical journey through a vibrant world of color and creativity! This 500-piece puzzle not only challenges our minds, but also enhances problem-solving skills and hand-eye coordination for both children and adults. With its engaging illustration by Lisa Congdon, we can explore shapes and patterns while enjoying quality family time indoors. Plus, the sturdy storage box keeps our pieces safe, making it a perfect choice for repeated fun and learning! 8+ years
Develops skills:
problem solving, hand-eye coordination, spatial reasoning, patience, teamwork
Why we love it:
Eyes in The Garden Puzzle Adventure features 500 colorful pieces that transform family time into a creative challenge, proving that a little teamwork can lead to big smiles.
Engaging Liberty Tudor Building Puzzle Fun
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Galison Liberty Tudor Building 750 Piece Shaped Puzzle is the perfect blend of creativity and learning! It not only challenges our little ones' problem-solving skills but also showcases the beautiful Tudor architecture and exquisite floral patterns from Liberty London. As we piece together the puzzle, we can foster discussions about art, history, and design principles, all while developing fine motor skills and attention to detail. This captivating puzzle is ideal for family bonding time, turning a simple afternoon into an enriching educational experience. 8+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, problem solving, spatial reasoning, attention to detail, creativity, art appreciation
Why we love it:
Engaging Liberty Tudor Building Puzzle Fun is a 750-piece shaped puzzle that makes history and creativity come alive, turning family bonding into a colorful adventure in Tudor architecture!
Chuckle & Roar: Creative Pegboard Fun
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Chuckle & Roar - Pegboard Creations is a fantastic way to spark creativity and critical thinking in our little ones! This dual play geoboard not only lets kids experiment with rubber bands and colorful peg pieces, but it also comes packed with 50 challenges to inspire their imaginations. Watching our kids build intricate designs and problem-solve along the way feels rewarding as they develop fine motor skills and learn about shapes and patterns. Perfect for ages 5 and up, this set encourages collaborative play and artistic expression, making it a great addition to any educational collection! 5+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, spatial reasoning
Why we love it:
Chuckle & Roar: Creative Pegboard Fun comes packed with 50 challenges to inspire imaginations, turning playtime into a colorful blend of learning and creativity that parents can really appreciate.
Balance Fun with INFANS Stepping Stones
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INFANS Balance Stepping Stones for Kids invite our little ones to jump, hop, and balance their way to improved coordination and motor skills! This vibrant set of six lightweight stones, designed for ages 3-8, fosters a playful environment where our children can creatively combine shapes while engaging in fun physical challenges. With embossed patterns that enhance tactile feedback and a non-slip base for safety, playtime becomes an adventure in sensory exploration and skill development. It's not just about fun; it's about cultivating essential skills that support their growth and confidence! 3-8 years
Develops skills:
coordination, balance, gross motor skills, spatial awareness, creativity, tactile exploration
Why we love it:
Balance Fun with INFANS Stepping Stones includes six vibrant stones that turn playtime into an exciting journey of movement and confidence-building, all while improving coordination.
Sort and Go: Puzzle Sorting Made Easy
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Ravensburger - Sort and Go makes jigsaw puzzle assembly a delightful and organized experience for the whole family! This innovative set features sturdy stacking trays designed to help our little ones (and us!) sort pieces by color, shape, or pattern, enhancing vital skills like memory and spatial awareness. As we navigate the challenges of piecing together a beautiful puzzle, we foster patience and critical thinking, making this not just a pastime but a brain-boosting adventure. With Ravensburger’s reputation for quality since 1891, we can trust that each piece will fit seamlessly, allowing our creativity to shine without frustration! 8+ years
Develops skills:
memory, spatial awareness, critical thinking, problem solving, organization
Why we love it:
Sort and Go features sturdy stacking trays that make sorting puzzle pieces a breeze, helping our little ones build patience while creating beautiful memories together.
Freckled Frog's Creative Memory Challenge
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The Freckled Frog Matching Pairs invites young learners to embark on a fun-filled journey of memory and creativity. Designed for ages 2 and up, this wooden memory game not only hones memory skills but also inspires kids to unleash their imagination on its innovative blackboard surfaces—perfect for drawing numbers, shapes, and illustrations. Parents and educators will appreciate its educational value in promoting cognitive development while nurturing artistic expression! 2+ years
Develops skills:
memory skills, creativity, fine motor skills, cognitive development, pattern recognition
Why we love it:
Freckled Frog's Creative Memory Challenge features innovative blackboard surfaces for drawing, combining memory play with artistic expression for endless creative possibilities.