Puzzles are great activities to keep kids entertained and help them play and learn! We’ve put together a list of puzzles and brain games that can help kids with motor skills and cognitive functions. Be sure to keep their creative minds at work with these ideas – like creating their own puzzles, solving Rubiks cubes, and playing fun brain teaser games. If you have multiple kids that need activities, puzzle packs are the perfect go-to activity.
Use a roll up puzzle mat for easy store and transport, and keep puzzles organized with a puzzle rack!
Animal Puzzles
From cute puppies and kittens to animal selfies, kids will sure love this theme!
These animal shaped puzzles are a customer favorite! They are perfect for little hands – with a uniquely designed “animal-shape” and features extra large pieces for easy grasping. They also come with a fun fact insert on the animal.
Craft Puzzles to Decorate
To encourage kids to be creative and artistic, have them color and decorate their own puzzles! There are several designs to choose from, from a completely blank canvas to outlined velvet art and nature puzzles!
Wooden Animal Puzzles:
Puzzles for Young Kids
If you have younger children at home, they can enjoy puzzles too! We love Melissa Doug puzzle sets that have large pieces and also some come with knobs to make it easier to play and learn. Plus they all have super cute designs and colorful themed images for visual stimulation. We also love the puzzle cards as a great resource for teaching kids how to spell!
I Can Read Puzzles Challenge Cards®
Brain Games
Add some brain teasers and games to their daily routine to help keep their minds stimulated. Even at home they can continue learning and growing!
Puzzle Books – Crossword Puzzles, Word Searches and more!
Educational Puzzles
Kids can also learn from puzzles! They can learn the solar system, world and U.S. maps, Presidents, and about the environment.
World Maps
Wildlife of the National Parks USA Map, 100-Piece Puzzle
Cube Type Puzzles
The Rubiks cube is a challenging activity that kids can try at home! There is also a junior version for younger kids.
I’ve also noticed that these activities have become a great bonding opportunity for our family. We often gather around for a puzzle-solving session, sharing laughs and celebrating each small victory. It’s amazing how something as simple as a puzzle can bring the whole family together.
Great blog! The variety of puzzles mentioned, from DIY creations to Rubik’s cubes, ensures endless fun and learning for kids. The idea of using a roll-up puzzle mat for easy storage is brilliant, making it convenient for parents. The animal puzzles sound adorable, combining entertainment with educational fun. A fantastic resource for parents looking to engage their kids in creative and cognitive activities!
Thank you very much for all these puzzles. Now I know what is better to take for my son. I especially liked the puzzle ball. Before that, my son played mostly number games. Very good, we have several more from the same manufacturer. Now I will buy something new.
I really liked all the different puzzle games which you have shared for kids to keep them engaged for long hours. Great way to promote critical thinking as well as decision making capabilities of kids while enjoying these fun games. I think it is important to teach coding for kids at an early stage due to the growth of technology to create better opportunities for the future. With the help of coding apps & games educating kids about basic concepts of coding has become relatively easy. The puzzle games can be a great start for kids to develop their minds to think creatively. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful list of games with us.