Toys That Develop Problem Solving

Snap Circuits Elenco Snap Circuits Pro 500 in 1 Electronics Exploration Kit is an exciting journey into the world of electronics for our curious kids! With over 500 project ideas to explore, your child will not only have fun but also develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they build their own gadgets. The colorful instruction book makes it easy to follow along, sparking creativity while teaching the basics of electrical engineering. 8+ years

Tru-Ray Construction Paper is a parent and educator's dream for igniting creativity in children! With 10 classic colors and heavyweight, 100% vat-dyed sulphite paper, this 50-sheet pack allows kids to explore their artistic side without fear of wear and tear. Not only is it durable enough to handle scoring and curling, but its superior fade resistance ensures that masterpieces remain vibrant and alive in our hearts and on display. Preschool

The Melissa & Doug Birthday Party Cake is an enchanting play-food set that transforms snack time into a fun-filled celebration for our little ones! Perfectly crafted for kids aged 3 to 6, this delightful wooden cake introduces the joy of pretend play while developing essential skills like hand-eye coordination and creative expression. With its mix-and-match toppings and removable candles, children can slice, share, and serve their way to imaginative birthday parties, all while honing their fine motor skills in a safe and sturdy fashion. 3-6 years

Melissa & Doug Farm Wooden Cube Puzzle with Storage Tray is a delightful way to engage our little ones in hands-on, screen-free play! With 16 colorful cubes that form six beloved farm animal puzzles, children can develop visual recognition and fine motor skills while having a blast. We love that it encourages problem-solving and cognitive development through interactive play. 3-6 years

Ceaco - Harmony - Lion Family - 550 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle is an excellent way to engage our little ones in a fun, educational activity! Working together to piece together this colorful imagery invites teamwork and collaboration, while also enhancing fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities. As we gather around the table for family nights, we create lasting memories while fostering critical thinking in a relaxed, enjoyable environment. 8+ years

Melissa & Doug Land of Dinosaurs Floor Puzzle is a captivating journey for young dino enthusiasts, featuring 48 extra-thick pieces that create an impressive 4-foot-long visual feast. This exciting puzzle is not only a delightful activity but also promotes essential skills like hand-eye coordination and problem-solving, making it a fantastic educational choice for parents and educators alike. With its beautiful artwork and easy-clean surface, this puzzle is bound to brighten any playroom and foster a love for learning about these magnificent creatures. 3+ years

Great Explorations Glow In The Dark Wonder Stars lets your child turn their room into a miniature galaxy! These dazzling stars, made with Glominite, are perfect for sparking imaginations and promoting creative play as kids explore the night sky without leaving their room. Not only will they learn about constellations, but they will also develop fine motor skills while placing each star. 5+ years

Tangle Neon/Sparkle Jr. may look like just a fun toy, but it's a gateway to enhanced creativity and critical thinking. This twistable, turnable masterpiece not only engages little hands but also encourages spatial awareness and fine motor development. 3+ years

The Pacific Play Tents 19710 Kids Rad Racer Bed Tent Playhouse is the perfect gateway to imaginative adventures, designed specifically for twin beds! This delightful playhouse not only sparks creativity with its vibrant graphics but also helps children transition from crib to bed comfortably and joyfully. With mesh panels for ventilation and visibility, kids can safely dive into their imaginative worlds while enhancing their sense of independence. 3-7 years

Pacific Play Tents 20420 Kids Lady Bug Dome Tent and Crawl Tunnel Combo is the ultimate playtime experience for your little ones! As parents and educators, we know how important it is to encourage physical play and imagination, and this colorful ladybug set is designed to do just that. With its spacious tent and fun crawl tunnel, kids can dive into a world of creative exploration, enhancing their motor skills, spatial awareness, and social interactions in a safe environment. 2-7 years

Galt Giant 36" Floor Puzzle - Dinosaurs is an exciting adventure for young minds! With its large, easy-to-handle pieces, this vibrant puzzle not only captures children's imaginations but also encourages essential skills such as problem-solving, hand-eye coordination, and memory. As they piece together majestic dinosaurs in a colorful world, children become engaged learners, exploring concepts of nature and fostering their curiosity about these fascinating creatures. 3-6 years

The Galt Giant 36" Floor Puzzle - Jungle is an exciting and engaging way to introduce children aged 3 to 6 to the wonders of nature. With large, easy-to-handle pieces that promote fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, this puzzle not only captivates young minds with its detailed jungle illustration but also encourages critical thinking and problem-solving as they work to complete the vibrant scene. Parents can feel confident knowing that it's made from safe, thick board and has a wipe-clean surface—perfect for little explorers! 3-6 years

Learning Resources Play Tool Set is the ultimate imaginative playground for your little builders! Packed with 20 different pieces, from a battery-powered drill to a handy tape measure, this set sparks creativity while teaching essential skills like hand-eye coordination and problem-solving. We love how it encourages cooperative play, helping kids learn to communicate and work together on their big construction projects. 3+ years

The Melissa & Doug Solar System Floor Puzzle turns playtime into an exciting journey through our cosmos for preschoolers aged 3 to 6. As we assemble the colorful 48-piece puzzle, we’re not just piecing together a picture; we’re building vital skills like hand-eye coordination and problem-solving! The beautiful artwork invites little ones to explore and learn about the planets, sparking their curiosity about space while engaging in hands-on, screen-free fun. 3 to 6 years

My Little Sandbox Tabletop Big Builder Construction Playset unleashes boundless creativity and hands-on learning for children aged 3 and up. With natural, ultra-fine play sand and over 20 construction accessories, this engaging playset encourages fine motor skill enhancement, imaginative play, and problem-solving as kids build their own construction sites. Parents and educators love this award-winning playset for its mess-free design and educational value, making it a perfect addition to playful learning environments. 3+ years

The Perler Multi Mix Assorted Fuse Bead Bucket is a vibrant craft kit filled with 6000 assorted beads, designed for kids ages 6 and up. This kit not only fuels creativity but also enhances fine motor skills, pattern recognition, and spatial awareness as children create colorful designs using various pegboard shapes. It's a perfect way to combine fun and learning, encouraging kids to express themselves while engaging in hands-on learning experiences! 6+ years

The Swing-N-Slide Scout Custom DIY Play Set Hardware Kit offers an exciting opportunity for families to create a personalized play space right in their backyard. With bolted swing seats and a trapeze bar, this kit encourages outdoor physical activity, enhancing balance and coordination while sparking imaginative play. Parents will appreciate how this engaging setup promotes not only physical skills but also social interaction and teamwork as kids swing and soar together! 3+ years

Creativity Street Pom Pons are a delightful bundle of colorful inspiration for your little ones! With 100 assorted bright, fluffy poms in various sizes, these versatile craft supplies encourage creativity and fine motor skills. Whether crafting adorable pom pets, imaginative critters, or vibrant decorations, children will learn to express themselves while developing their hand-eye coordination and problem-solving abilities. 3+ years

Life-Like Trains HO Scale Building Kits - Town Church HO Scale Building Kit invites creativity and hands-on learning into our homes. This engaging kit allows our children to develop their fine motor skills and spatial awareness as they piece together a charming church model. With detailed decals and realistic colors, it encourages artistic expression and critical thinking while they build and customize their own towns. 14+ years

Bachmann Trains - Snap-Fit E-Z TRACK 16 PC. E-Z TRACK GRADUATED PIER SET not only adds a fun dimension to your child's train adventures but also encourages creativity and critical thinking. As they assemble and customize their layout with ease, kids enhance their spatial awareness and fine motor skills, making playtime both educational and engaging. 8+ years

Sculpey III 30 Vibrant Colors of Polymer Oven-Bake Clay is the perfect way to ignite creativity in our little artists! This non-toxic clay stays pliable until baked, giving children the freedom to sculpt and model without the worry of rushed projects. From molding their favorite characters to crafting unique DIY gifts, this versatile clay helps develop fine motor skills and fosters imaginative play, making it an ideal choice for both classroom and home activities. 5+ years

The Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! 5+ years

The Educational Insights Design & Drill Activity Center is an exciting way for our little ones to spark their creativity and build essential skills. As kids use the working electric drill to securely fasten chunky bolts onto the sturdy activity board, they're not just playing—they're developing fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination! This toy introduces foundational STEM concepts through engaging, hands-on activities, encouraging problem-solving and imaginative thinking. 3+ years

The Educational Insights GeoSafari MicroPro 95-Piece Microscope Set is a fantastic way to spark curiosity in children aged 8 and up. This powerful microscope empowers kids to dive into the world of science with magnifications from 50x to a breathtaking 600x! As parents and educators, we love how this set encourages hands-on learning and supports STEM education, allowing children to collect and create their own specimen slides while developing critical thinking and observation skills. 8+ years