1. 10 Best Problem-Solving Puzzles for Kids

   The Power of Puzzle Play Puzzles are a great way to keep kids entertained, but they're also a fun way to encourage logical thinking, goal setting, and patience! When a child engages in puzzle play, they're not only building a...

2. Melissa & Doug: The Story Behind Our Passion for Puzzles

   January is National Puzzle Month. Here at Melissa & Doug, puzzles are very close to our hearts. It was the decision to create a simple puzzle that introduced us to the world of wood and the art of making wooden...

3. 10 Ways to Play with Puzzles by an Occupational Therapist

   Just in time for National Puzzle Day on January 29, our friend and blog contributor Kristi Nguyen, OTR/L, a licensed occupational therapist who’s the owner/executive director of Connecticut-based OT-Kids, LLC, shares a personal story about her family’s love for puzzles, and how...

4. Spanish See & Spell Learning Toy

   
   Complete a puzzle to spell a word in Spanish! This wonderfully illustrated wooden puzzle set is great for native Spanish-speakers and for kids learning another language. Place the wooden lowercase letters into the double-sided puzzle boards to spell words in...

5. How to Find the Best Puzzles For Your Preschooler & Primary Student

   Kids don’t stop benefitting from puzzle play once they reach preschool age. In fact, preschoolers and young students can benefit from puzzles just as much, if not more, than their younger counterparts.  Think of it this way: A 2- or 3-year-old may...

6. Toy Spotlight: Ms. Rachel Wooden Song Puzzle

   Sing along with us: Our new Ms. Rachel toys are here! If you're the parent of a baby or toddler, chances are you've heard of Ms. Rachel. She's a passionate educator—a real teacher!—who creates research-based videos and products to help...

7. How To Find The Best Puzzle For Your 2-Year-Old

   Help kids unlock problem-solving abilities and other necessary early learning skills through play by introducing them to one of the many developmental puzzles available from Melissa & Doug! Puzzle play can help promote a number of critical developmental skills: problem-solving...

8. How To Find The Best Puzzle For Your 1-Year-Old

   If you’re a parent or caregiver looking to improve your child’s problem-solving abilities through play, Melissa & Doug offers a host of developmental puzzles that are perfect for unlocking early learning skills. Puzzles are perfect for improving your kiddo’s problem-solving...

9. Watch Video: Play Tips for the Ms. Rachel Wooden Song Puzzle

   Hi, friends! The new Ms. Rachel toys are here, and we’ve got some helpful tips on how best to play with the Ms. Rachel Wooden Song Puzzle with your littles. Watch the video below: Play tips for Ms. Rachel Wooden...

10. PAW Patrol Wooden PAW Patroller Activity Center

    
    Climb in this multi-sided sturdy wooden play space for countless pretend play missions with the PAW Patrol! Kids three and older can immerse themselves in the world of PAW Patrol™ as they spin gears, flip double-sided puzzle tiles, “fill” and...

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