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Baby's First Puzzles: Puzzles For Toddlers

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Learning can be fun! And puzzles are a great way to teach preschoolers numbers and letters and develop motor skills. It's also an early introduction to problem solving and critical thinking. Here are some game suggestions for the youngsters in your life.

Puzzle Up Car Building Game Puzzle

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A three-dimensional wooden puzzle for toddlers. The puzzle is very easy to put together because the pieces don't interlock. Good for developing logic and spatial recognition skills. For children aged 2 and up.

Chunky Puzzle: Construction

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All types of heavy construction vehicles are featured in this colorful puzzle. Made of solid, hand-painted wood, these puzzles are durable enough to be passed from one child to the next. Each chunky piece is so thick it stands on its own, doubling as a figure for imaginative play. By Melissa and Doug Toys. Size: 12 x 11 in. Ages 2+

Puzzle Up House Building Game Puzzle

Puzzle Up House
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Also from Puzzle Up, a three-dimensional puzzle in the shape of a house. For children aged 2 and up.

Zoo Sound Puzzle

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Youngsters can listen to and imitate zoo animal sounds which are played when the puzzle pieces are put into their proper place.

Chunky Puzzle: Safari Animals

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Made of solid, hand-painted wood, these colorful puzzles are durable enough to be passed from one child to the next. Each chunky piece is so thick it stands on its own, doubling as a figure for imaginative play. By Melissa and Doug Toys. Size: 12 x 11 in. 8 pcs. Ages 2+

Shapes Sound Puzzle

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This puzzle helps your child learn the names of nine different shapes. Realistic sounds are played when the puzzle pieces are properly placed on the board, reinforcing cause-and-effect, early vocabulary and matching skills.

Magnetic Fishing Wooden Puzzle

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Youngsters will enjoy fishing out the puzzle pieces from the pond with the magnetic fishing pole. Good for developing motor skills and eye-hand coordination. For children aged 3 and up. Size: 8 x 11-3/4 in.

My First Book of Animals Puzzle

Match the removable wooden magnetic shapes to their correct puzzle spots. This educational, beautifully illustrated wooden puzzle book helps youngsters build a variety of recognition skills, early vocabulary and matching skills. Ages 2+. 6.5” x 6” x 2”.

Puzzle Up Flower Building Game Puzzle

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Puzzle Ups are great tools for learning, teaching, and developing logic and spatial recognition skills. Crafted entirely of wood, painted in safe, non-toxic colors, they also make beautiful decorations! For children aged 2 and up.

Large Wooden Farm Puzzle

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With its extra chunky, 1/2" thick pieces, this makes a great starter puzzle. The extra large knobs make it easy to handle the colorful pieces. A picture matching each puzzle piece can be found where it is meant to go, helping youngsters develop matching skills. By Melissa & Doug. Ages 1 and up. 8 pcs.
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