Puzzles
Puzzles have been around for generations, probably because they offer proven educational benefits for kids. They help develop cognitive, physical and even social skills. Young kids can start with wooden puzzles, with large chunky pieces ideal for toddlers. As kids grow, puzzles can grow right along with them. Jigsaw puzzles offer varying degrees of difficulty as the number of puzzle pieces gets larger and the pieces get smaller. Puzzles take on different shapes with Rubiks Cubes, but they still have the same challenge and educational benefits. Brain teaser books provide yet another puzzle format and make learning fun.