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Puzzles For Kids Under 5

By Dave Fisher, About.com

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.

Puzzles for Toddlers

Puzzle Up Car Building Game Puzzle
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.

Kids' Wooden Puzzles

Solving jigsaw puzzles is a great way for children to develop hand-eye coordination and problem solving skills while having fun. Here's a selection of attractive, colorful, wooden jigsaw puzzles that are sure to entertain the little ones.

Thomas The Tank Engine

Sodor Friends Floor Puzzle
Everyone's favorite tank engine is featured here along with his friends and other residents of the mythical island of Sodor. This selection of puzzles, by Ravensburger, includes very easy 10-piece puzzles for very young solvers, intermediate 24-piece floor puzzles for preschoolers, and 100-piece, glow-in-the-dark puzzles for older Thomas fans.

Alphabet Puzzles

Alphabet Train Floor Puzzle
Give the gift of literacy. These puzzles will help preschoolers develop their spatial skills while learning their ABCs and numbers.

Floor Puzzles: Animals

Crocodile Creek My First Puzzles Horses
Kids will enjoy piecing together these easy jigsaw puzzles featuring their favorite animal friends. These colorfully illustrated floor puzzles have very large pieces, making it easy for younger puzzlers to manipulate them.

Make Your Own Jigsaw Puzzles

Want to design and create your own jigsaw puzzle? Or organize a fun activity for kids in the classroom or a party? Here you'll find blank, pre-cut jigsaw puzzles of various sizes that you can color or paint to create your own masterpiece. Or, if you prefer to use the computer, there's software available to do just that.

Floor Puzzles: Cars - Trucks - Buses - Tractors

Construction Floor Jigsaw Puzzle
If your child has a fondness for anything that goes Vroom!, then they'll enjoy piecing together these jigsaw puzzles. The large pieces on these floor puzzles make it easy for younger puzzles to manipulate them.

Old McDonald Had a Farm Floor Puzzle

Alphabet Floor Puzzles
The illustrations label many things found on a farm: bird, goat, chick, goose, sheep. Puzzle consists of 24 large pieces and measures 2 x 3 feet Comes in a sturdy box with a colorful rope handle. For ages 3+

Beginning Skills Floor Jigsaw Puzzle

Four educational floor puzzles in one! Each heavy-grade cardboard puzzle helps kids learn their ABCs, counting, colors and shapes with fun graphics and bright colors. The easy-to-clean surface keeps puzzles looking new. Each 12-piece puzzle is 12 x 18. Ages 3+.

Disney Kid Size Puzzle - Winnie the Pooh

This friendly kid-size floor puzzle featuring Disney's beloved bear is made of 33 jumbo pieces that are easy for little fingers to manipulate. Manufacturer: Hasbro. Size: 21-3/16 x 36-9/16 in. 33 pcs. Ages 3 and up.

4 In 1 Baby Animals Puzzle

Cute animals are featured in this 16-piece puzzle for ages 3 and up.

Little Engine That Could Jigsaw Puzzle

The classic children's tale is now available as a jigsaw puzzle. For children aged 3-7. 24 big pieces

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