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The Best Puzzles To Help Sharpen Your Kid’s Mind

These definitely go beyond the classic "fit the shape in the hole" variety.

by Fatherly
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Puzzles for kids are a great way to exercise their minds, with the added bonus of promoting sweet, sweet silence while they wrap their wee brains around the vexing parts. The 6 puzzles here go beyond the classic “fit the shape in the hole” variety (although those are accounted for, too). These include layered puzzles, pieces that double as stacking blocks, and customizable sets with your kid’s name.

Grimm’s Wooden Toddler Preschool Puzzle

Melissa & Doug Large Shapes Jumbo Knob Puzzle

Personalized Pastel Name Puzzle

Kid O Shapes Puzzle

Hape – Farm Animals Peg Puzzle

Beleduc – Cottage 5-Piece Layer Puzzle

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