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Puzzle games for kids that will be great for brain development

Aarohy Kapoor / TOI Most Searched Products / Updated: Mar 1, 2021, 13:12 IST
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Planning to buy a puzzle game for your kids? Have a look at some of the most popular ones available online.
Puzzle games for kids that will be great for brain development
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Want to keep your kids busy for long and let their brain grow and develop simultaneously? Puzzle games will be the easiest things to help your kids in this. These days, there are multiple puzzle games for kids that have been created especially for educational purposes. If you are a parent and looking for a good gift for your kid or you want to give something useful to a kid, we have a list of some of the best puzzle games that you can consider.
Age Group- 4 & aboveThis puzzle game is ideal for teaching little kids small 3-letter words or taking their revision test during their playtime. It helps in picture recognition, word formation, letter sounds, making them learn spellings and developing their reading skills. The puzzle is made of hardboard and comprises of 90 pieces. The box even comprises of an activity guide and an activity book to make it a complete fun game when your kids want to play something. It will also help in improving concentration, visual discrimination and observation skills of your kids.
Age Group- 4 & aboveOnce your kid gets perfect with the above-mentioned, you can even go for Creative Educational Aids More Fun with Words box. This one has 4 and 5-letter words for an advanced level of education of your kids. The box comprises of 130 puzzle pieces and will help in developing your kid’s brain for a better hand and eye coordination. Since all the puzzle pieces have letters and pictures, this becomes a complete educational puzzle game for your kid.
Age Group- 6 & aboveThis is a huge puzzle set which will help your kids to know about our country. It comprises of 104 pieces with the names of states and their capitals clearly written on them. Union Territories are also mentioned in this puzzle making it a complete Political Map of India. Each state is illustrated in a different colour making it easier for kids to identify the location of different states. Since it is a floor-sized jigsaw puzzle, it will keep your kids busy for hours.
Age Group- 6 & aboveMoving a step further with maps, you can even teach world map to your kids in an interesting and fun way with the help of this puzzle. Once your kids are done with understanding the map of India, you can get them Funskool-Play & Learn World Map Puzzles to make them identify different countries of the world. You can even teach them geography in future using this puzzle and talk to them about various countries to increase their knowledge.
Age Group- 3 & aboveTetris has been an age-old game that is known to help in making the brain sharper. The game is available in various digital forms. However, it is time that you encourage your kids to stay away from screens for some time and play this Tetris puzzle by Tootpado. It comprises of 40 brightly coloured wooden blocks that will help in improving the eye and hand coordination for your kids. It has been created in an attractive manner and the edges are not sharp making it safe for your kids.
Age Group- 5 & aboveFor all those parents who want to make mathematics easier for their toddlers, taking the help of maths board games will be a good idea. This puzzle by Creative’s Education Aids will help in making it easier for kids to grasp the concept of addition. Small addition problems are given on the puzzle so that your kids can easily revise what they have studied even while they are playing games making their concepts stronger.It is important that your kids get into the habit of playing games right from childhood. It will keep their brain active and fresh at all times. If you choose the right kind of games for them, their brain development during their young years will happen in a faster and in the right manner. The above-mentioned list of games will be of great help to you. DISCLAIMER: The Times of India's journalists were not involved in the production of this article.
This story is from July 23, 2019
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About the AuthorAarohy Kapoor

Aarohy Kapoor is a dynamic content producer and editor, known for creating high-impact, consumer-first content across diverse categories including technology, home decor, health & fitness, food, pet care, sports and everyday lifestyle essentials. With a strong editorial experience and an understanding of modern consumer behaviour, she specialises in product reviews, comparison articles, buying guides and deal-led content that simplify decision-making for readers. Her writing stands at the intersection of combining deep product analysis with relatable storytelling. Aarohy has a keen eye for detail, enabling her to break down complex specifications into easy, actionable information that helps readers choose smarter and shop better. Whether it is decoding the best tech gadgets, curating wellness essentials or highlighting everyday lifestyle upgrades, her work consistently focuses on value, clarity and authenticity across categories. Over the years, she has also played a pivotal role in shaping high-performing sales and deals content, mastering the art of blending editorial integrity with commercial relevance—an increasingly critical skill in today’s content-commerce ecosystem. But that is not all. She has always been a storyteller, which, till today, shapes the way she curates and edits the content. Beyond digital publishing, she is also a published book author. Her early work explored themes around food, culture and personal expression, along with interviewing the famous and the should-be famous personalities. These elements continue to influence her writing voice today subtly. When she is not decoding products or crafting compelling content, Aarohy embraces a more creative side of life and believes in striking off something or the other from her bucket list. She is a yoga enthusiast, an artist, an experimental cooking lover and an avid animal lover. She completely enjoys picking up new skills as an adult, from learning French professionally to picking up crochet just for fun; you will find her with something new every time.

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