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    9 Best Puzzles for Toddlers and Kids

    by Joanna Stephens Published: Mar 28, 2020 · Updated: Nov 9, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links. We earn commission from purchases made. ·

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    a toddler playing with a jigsaw puzzle
    a toddler playing with a jigsaw puzzle

    Puzzles are a great learning resource for toddlers because they are fun! It helps kids learn about spatial reasoning, and problem solving.

    a toddler putting a puzzle together
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    • Fun Puzzles for Young Toddlers (age 1-2)
    • Fun Puzzles for Toddlers (age 3-5)
    • Exciting Puzzles for Kids (ages 5-7)
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    They learn to try a different puzzle piece until they can get it to fit. The reward is the completed puzzle with the fun image.

    Fun Puzzles for Young Toddlers (age 1-2)

    1.Dreampark Wooden Jigsaw Animal Puzzles

    wooden animal jigsaw puzzles for young kids

    These bright and colorful animal puzzles are perfect for young toddlers. With the large wooden pieces, they are easy to hold and simple enough to solve.

    I know what you might be thinking though: aren't these too simple? Nope! This helps teach kids how puzzles work, and as they get older they will be better at solving even more complicated ones.

    2. Princess Wooden Puzzles

    wooden princess and fairytale puzzles

    How charming are these puzzles with a princess, a castle, a unicorn, and a rainbow. It also come with a little fairy wand for some imaginative play.

    3. Vehicle Wooden Peg Puzzle

    peg puzzles with different vehicles by Melissa and Doug
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    Melissa & Doug make some great puzzles, like this vehicles peg puzzle. It has some vibrant colors, and the puzzle itself is easy to do.

    Fun Puzzles for Toddlers (age 3-5)

    4. Animal Puzzle ( 9 pieces)

    wood city animal puzzle with 9 pieces

    As your little one gets older, finding puzzles with a few more pieces can help expand their reasoning. It might be difficult at first, but with help they will start learning how to finish puzzles like these ones from Wood City.

    5. Shape Color Sorting block puzzle

    shape and color sorter puzzle

    Another different kind of puzzle is this one that organizes shapes. It helps with hand eye coordination, sorting shapes and counting.

    6. Under the Sea Jigsaw Puzzle (24 pieces)

    under the sea ocean themed jigsaw puzzle for kids by Melissa and Doug
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    Melissa & Doug also have this great under the sea ocean puzzle is great for kids who are getting better and better at puzzles. It has a lot more pieces, but the finished image with all the sea creatures is so beautiful.

    Exciting Puzzles for Kids (ages 5-7)

    7. Scenic Jigsaw Puzzles

    scenic jigsaw puzzles of dinosaurs, outer space, and scuba diving

    These scenic jigsaw puzzles are more detailed and more complex. The images are super fun though!

    8. Dinosaur A to Z Puzzle

    dinosaur alphabet puzzle that stands up

    This dinosaur puzzle is another great one and it even stands up on it's own. Each piece is labeled with a letter, and the idea is to put it together piece by piece following the alphabet.

    9. Moana Puzzle (100 pieces)

    Moana puzzle for kids with 100 pieces

    This larger puzzle is great for older kids as it has 100 pieces. It depicts Moana sailing on a boat with Maui.

    The list could literally continue as there are so many great puzzles out there for kids! While each puzzle might have a different level of complexity, they are all going to help teach your kids about problem solving and spatial reasoning.

    How do you find the best puzzle?

    It all depends on your kid's age. For starters, they have really simple puzzles for young toddlers that don't involve a lot of pieces.

    As they get older, there are more difficult puzzles with more pieces.

    To keep your child interested in the puzzle, find one with an image that they like. If they are into animals, search for those kind of puzzles.

    Thanks for stopping by. If you enjoyed reading this, please remember to share to your favorite board on Pinterest. Thanks!!

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