A puzzle that includes “seven pieces that are used to form various shapes and characters. Ours is made from beautiful hardwoods: Walnut, Maple, White Oak, Ash, and Cherry. It comes with a book of 20+ puzzles that have three levels of difficulty which will challenge kids and adults of all ages!” -This & That, etc.

This company has incredible puzzle options that are natural, hand-made, with customizable options.

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Pick an age group and sign up for monthly subscription boxes. Boxes include hands-on science and STEM projects that will engage your child in activities to enhance their executive function. Other boxes could include art and design, create and crafting, engineering, geography and culture, and more!

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Having a plain set of blocks fosters executive function by allowing children to strategize and problem-solve while engaged in creative play.

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Try these from Hape Toys (Hape wooden toys have non-toxic finishes)

Ages: 3 & up

Materials Included: - 10 Wooden Tree(Olive, Mulberry etc.) Slices with holes (size & shape of the wood slice may vary slightly) - Wooden needle w/ Natural Cotton Rope (Beechwood)

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Enjoy this beautiful set of non-toxic magnetic blocks made by Tegu that will assist with critical thinking skills and imaginative play. This set includes 24 blocks that are made in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

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Exercise critical thinking skills with this ultimate fort builder by Lakeshore Learning

“You get 45 poles and 25 connectors—perfect for creating any fort you can imagine…plus a step-by-step guide that shows you how to build everything from a kid’s castle to a super-cool igloo!” -Amazon

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30 piece magnetic tiles set. Build with 12 triangles, 18 squares, 2D puzzle cards, and 1:1 figure cards. STEM Accredited by STEM.org. Perfect for brain development, critical thinking, and education.

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From 48-piece floor puzzles to 200. Build on your child’s success and encourage frontal lobe development.

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Melissa & Doug have excellent floor puzzles for young children.

Ravensburger’s puzzles are wonderful for more advanced puzzles.

Adventist Book Center has beautiful BIBLE/ Jesus Puzzle books. Perfect for traveling.

This beautiful encyclopedia of more than 100 intriguing animals is sure to capture the attention of any child or adult. Each animal has 2 pages dedicated to stunning photography and gorgeous illustrations of its attributes. From largest to smallest, you will have a close-up interaction with each animal as you learn about its habitat and features as well as some fun facts.

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Encourage open-ended and creative play with Legos. The themes and options are endless.

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