{"id":26268,"date":"2020-03-20T14:41:45","date_gmt":"2020-03-20T18:41:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/?p=26268"},"modified":"2026-01-15T11:02:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T16:02:00","slug":"28-puzzles-and-brain-games-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/28-puzzles-and-brain-games-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Puzzles &#038; Brain Games For Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzles-and-games-kids.png\" alt=\"puzzles and games kids\" width=\"680\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzles-and-games-kids.png 750w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzles-and-games-kids-300x278.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzles-and-games-kids-220x204.png 220w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzles-and-games-kids-324x300.png 324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Puzzles are great activities to keep kids entertained and help them play and learn! We&#8217;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 &#8211; 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.<\/p>\n<p>Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/deluxe-roll-up-puzzle-mat-19966\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>roll up puzzle mat<\/strong><\/a> for easy store and transport, and keep puzzles organized with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/wood-designs-solid-wood-tabletop-puzzle-rack-FN4290\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>puzzle rack<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Animal Puzzles<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>From cute puppies and kittens to animal selfies, kids will sure love this theme!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/masterpieces-animal-selfie-4-puzzle-multipack-19842\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Animal Selfies\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/masterpieces-animal-selfie-4-puzzle-multipack-19842\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26329 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/animal-selfie-puzzles.jpg\" alt=\"animal selfie puzzles\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/animal-selfie-puzzles.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/animal-selfie-puzzles-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/animal-selfie-puzzles-220x220.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/animal-selfie-puzzles-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/masterpieces-playful-paws-ez-grip-300-piece-puzzle-19978\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Puppy Puzzle<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/masterpieces-playful-paws-ez-grip-300-piece-puzzle-19978\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33299 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puppy-puzzle-1.jpg\" alt=\"puppy puzzle\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puppy-puzzle-1.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puppy-puzzle-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puppy-puzzle-1-220x220.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puppy-puzzle-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/kitten-playtime-35-piece-tray-puzzle-20040\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Kitten Puzzle<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/kitten-playtime-35-piece-tray-puzzle-20040\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33302 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/kitten-puzzle-e1761238614731.jpg\" alt=\"kitten puzzle\" width=\"540\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/kitten-puzzle-e1761238614731.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/kitten-puzzle-e1761238614731-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/kitten-puzzle-e1761238614731-220x172.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/kitten-puzzle-e1761238614731-384x300.jpg 384w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>These <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/search\/index.php?q=I+am+lil+puzzle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">animal shaped puzzles<\/a> <\/strong>are a customer favorite! They are perfect for little hands &#8211; with a uniquely designed \u201canimal-shape\u201d and features extra large pieces for easy grasping. They also come with a fun fact insert on the animal.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sea-turtle-jigsaw-puzzle-e1576682860719.jpg\" alt=\"sea turtle jigsaw puzzle\" width=\"540\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sea-turtle-jigsaw-puzzle-e1576682860719.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sea-turtle-jigsaw-puzzle-e1576682860719-220x176.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sea-turtle-jigsaw-puzzle-e1576682860719-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sea-turtle-jigsaw-puzzle-e1576682860719-375x300.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Craft Puzzles to Decorate<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>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!<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/doodle-puzzle-craft-kit-GP3259\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Doodle Puzzles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/doodle-puzzle-craft-kit-GP3259\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26330 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/doodle-puzzle-craft-e1584726996642.jpg\" alt=\"doodle puzzle craft\" width=\"540\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/doodle-puzzle-craft-e1584726996642.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/doodle-puzzle-craft-e1584726996642-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/doodle-puzzle-craft-e1584726996642-220x208.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/doodle-puzzle-craft-e1584726996642-318x300.jpg 318w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/color-me-round-puzzles-CM302\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Round Puzzles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/color-me-round-puzzles-CM302\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26331 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/color-me-puzzles.jpg\" alt=\"color me puzzles\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/color-me-puzzles.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/color-me-puzzles-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/color-me-puzzles-220x220.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/color-me-puzzles-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wooden Animal Puzzles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/unfinished-wooden-animal-puzzles-farm-animals-WD7204\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Farm<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/unfinished-wooden-animal-puzzles-safari-animals-WD7205\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Safari<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/unfinished-wooden-animal-puzzles-dinosaurs-WD7206\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dinosaur<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/search\/index.php?q=wooden+animal+puzzles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wooden-animal-puzzles.png\" alt=\"wooden animal puzzles\" width=\"550\" height=\"619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wooden-animal-puzzles.png 800w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wooden-animal-puzzles-267x300.png 267w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wooden-animal-puzzles-220x248.png 220w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wooden-animal-puzzles-768x864.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/mini-velvet-art-puzzles-PS1355\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Velvet Art Mini<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/mini-velvet-art-puzzles-PS1355\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26333 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mini-velvet-art-puzzles.jpg\" alt=\"mini velvet art puzzles\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mini-velvet-art-puzzles.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mini-velvet-art-puzzles-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mini-velvet-art-puzzles-220x220.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mini-velvet-art-puzzles-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/search\/index.php?q=color+me+blank+puzzles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Color Me Blank Puzzles\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/color-me-imagination-puzzle-PE1246\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26334 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/color-me-puzzle.png\" alt=\"color me puzzle\" width=\"540\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/color-me-puzzle.png 540w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/color-me-puzzle-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/color-me-puzzle-220x166.png 220w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/color-me-puzzle-398x300.png 398w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/nature-puzzles-craft-kit-GP2184\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nature Puzzles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/nature-puzzles-craft-kit-GP2184\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26335 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzles-for-kids.png\" alt=\"puzzles for kids\" width=\"540\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzles-for-kids.png 540w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzles-for-kids-300x239.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzles-for-kids-220x176.png 220w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzles-for-kids-376x300.png 376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Puzzles for Young Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>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!<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/melissa-doug-jumbo-knob-puzzles-LR1433\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jumbo Knob Puzzle &#8211; Set of 4<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/search\/index.php?q=Melissa+Doug+Jumbo+Knob+Puzzle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26337 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jumbo-puzzles.jpg\" alt=\"jumbo knob puzzles\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jumbo-puzzles.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jumbo-puzzles-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jumbo-puzzles-220x220.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jumbo-puzzles-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/melissa-doug-shapes-chunky-puzzle-EC1261\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shapes Puzzle<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/melissa-doug-shapes-chunky-puzzle-EC1261\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26339 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shape-puzzle-e1584726405326.jpg\" alt=\"shape puzzle\" width=\"540\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shape-puzzle-e1584726405326.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shape-puzzle-e1584726405326-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shape-puzzle-e1584726405326-220x166.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shape-puzzle-e1584726405326-398x300.jpg 398w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/melissa-doug-sing-along-the-wheels-on-the-bus-wooden-peg-sound-puzzle-LR4453\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sing-Along Puzzle<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/melissa-doug-sing-along-the-wheels-on-the-bus-wooden-peg-sound-puzzle-LR4453\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33288 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sing-along-puzzle.jpg\" alt=\"sing along puzzle\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sing-along-puzzle.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sing-along-puzzle-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sing-along-puzzle-220x220.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sing-along-puzzle-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/melissa-doug-sing-along-the-wheels-on-the-bus-wooden-peg-sound-puzzle-LR4453\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>I Can Read Puzzles Challenge Cards\u00ae<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/i-can-read-puzzles-challenge-cards-LR4471\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33291 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle-challenge-cards-for-reading.jpg\" alt=\"puzzle challenge cards for reading\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle-challenge-cards-for-reading.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle-challenge-cards-for-reading-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle-challenge-cards-for-reading-220x220.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle-challenge-cards-for-reading-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Brain Games\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>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!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/search\/index.php?q=Puzzle+books\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Puzzle Books<\/strong><\/a> &#8211;\u00a0<strong>Crossword Puzzles, Word Searches and more!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/search\/index.php?q=Puzzle+books\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26365 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/crossword-puzzles-and-word-search.png\" alt=\"crossword puzzles and word search\" width=\"600\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/crossword-puzzles-and-word-search.png 600w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/crossword-puzzles-and-word-search-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/crossword-puzzles-and-word-search-220x151.png 220w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/crossword-puzzles-and-word-search-437x300.png 437w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Educational Puzzles<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Kids can also learn from puzzles! They can learn the solar system, world and U.S. maps, Presidents, and about the environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/melissa-doug-solar-system-floor-puzzle-LR1244\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Solar System<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/melissa-doug-solar-system-floor-puzzle-LR1244\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26346 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/solar-system-puzzle-e1584726652570.jpg\" alt=\"solar system puzzle\" width=\"540\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/solar-system-puzzle-e1584726652570.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/solar-system-puzzle-e1584726652570-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/solar-system-puzzle-e1584726652570-220x169.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/solar-system-puzzle-e1584726652570-390x300.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>World Maps<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/floor-puzzle-set-world-and-usa-maps-EC4675\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World + USA<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/melissa-doug-floor-puzzle-world-map-GA2787\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World Map (heavy-grade pieces)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/melissa-doug-floor-puzzle-usa-map-GA2788\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Melissa &amp; Doug\u00ae Floor Puzzle USA Map<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/melissa-doug-solar-system-floor-puzzle-LR1244\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26347\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/world-map-puzzles.jpg\" alt=\"world map puzzles\" width=\"500\" height=\"721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/world-map-puzzles.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/world-map-puzzles-208x300.jpg 208w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/world-map-puzzles-710x1024.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/world-map-puzzles-220x317.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/world-map-puzzles-768x1107.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/melissa-doug-sing-along-the-wheels-on-the-bus-wooden-peg-sound-puzzle-LR4453\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Wildlife of the National Parks USA Map, 100-Piece Puzzle<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/wildlife-of-the-national-parks-usa-map-100-piece-puzzle-19967\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33296 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wildlife-puzzle.jpg\" alt=\"wildlife puzzle\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wildlife-puzzle.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wildlife-puzzle-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wildlife-puzzle-220x220.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wildlife-puzzle-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Cube Type Puzzles<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Rubiks cube is a challenging activity that kids can try at home! There is also a junior version for younger kids.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/search\/index.php?q=rubiks+cube\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Rubik&#8217;s Cubes<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/mini-magic-cube-puzzles-NL526\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Mini Magic Cube puzzles<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/rubiks-cube-SL7821\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3&#215;3 Cube<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/color-me-cube-puzzle-CM202\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Color Your Own Cube<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/search\/index.php?q=rubiks+cube\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26351\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rubiks-cubes.jpg\" alt=\"rubiks cubes\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rubiks-cubes.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rubiks-cubes-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rubiks-cubes-220x220.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rubiks-cubes-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rubiks-cubes-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/colorful-plastic-puzzle-balls-NL424\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plastic Puzzles\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/colorful-plastic-puzzle-balls-NL424\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26353 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle-balls.jpg\" alt=\"puzzle balls\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle-balls.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle-balls-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle-balls-220x220.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/puzzle-balls-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Find even more activities for kids in our blog <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/coronavirus-activity-guide-45-boredom-buster-ideas-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>45 Boredom Buster Ideas For Kids<\/strong><\/a> and additional product suggestions on our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/boredom-buster-activities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boredom Buster lander<\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Puzzles are great activities to keep kids entertained and help them play and learn! 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