Brain Exercises And Games

Exercise Your Brain With Games, Puzzles And More

all that hard, however, if you know what you are doing. Beyond books and clothing typical children receive each year, these ideas will help you get the perfect gift for the child in your life.

He and a "main" gift. Put each in its own decorated paper bag and put bags in a large bag. Let your child choose a small bag at a time, discover the treasures that are housed You can get a gift card to a toy store, the mall or get a major credit card gift cards so they can spend it anywhere! They will feel like an adult when they go shopping the gift of free expression.

Puzzle

The jigsaw puzzle that can be stored without being dismantled. wooden jigsaw puzzle will keep kids entertained for hours too.

Magazine subscription

There are many great children's magazines "that are available, and away from the conventional. Think about the child's personality, likes and dislikes, then run with it! If all else fails, make a movie gift basket or a hot chocolate gift basket. You can not go wrong!

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More Plexers $12.64 Plexers and More Plexers Each puzzle is a pictorial code for a common phrase, an idiomatic expression, or the name of a person, place, or thing. To crack the code, students look for clues in the size, position, and direction of the letters and symbols in the box. Each 40-page book has 245 reproducible puzzles with answers. …

Whodunit Puzzles: Brainteasers from Riddle Middle School $2.76 Fire up the brain—a mystery needs solving and smart young sleuths can help! It’s happening at the Riddle Middle School, where a group of suspended students hacked into the computer and stole the big midterm exam. Now, the mischief makers threaten to give the test to everyone unless the principal drops their punishment. Instead, the principal orders the six department heads to find the culpr…

The Santa Story Revisited: How to Give Your Children a Santa They Will Never Outgrow (Miscellaneous Items) $6.85 In her book, The Santa Story Revisited: How to Give Your Children a Santa They Will Never Outgrow, Arita Trahan offers good news! She introduces an expanded Santa story — with all of the magic and none of the pretense. Both memoir and how-to book, Trahan presents a compassionate and encouraging examination of the cultural phenomenon that is Santa and sets forth a clear and simple solution to the …

Boredom Buster Care Package- Small Size Gift Box $38.45 The Boredom Buster Care Package brings hours of fun and distraction to your lucky gift recipient! Who wouldn’t be tickled pink to receive brain teasing games and good snacking treats like playing cards, word puzzle books, savory snack mix, cookies, and MORE. It’s a great gift to send your favorite trooper leaving on deployement, your recovering patient as they heal, or occasion to help pass the ti…

Perplexus Maze Game by PlaSmart, Inc. $14.94 Perplexus is a can’t-put-down challenge!! Flip, Twist and spin the transparent sphere to move the ball along the numbered path working with and against gravity. Be careful, faster than the blink of an eye your ball can fall off course and you’ll have to begin again. Fun for the whole family with over 100 barriers to master. Recommended Ages: 6 years & up…

MagNif Money maze Puzzle $10.77 A Money Maze Puzzle Bank provides a fun and even challenging way to give a gift of money, a gift card, candy, or any small gift! Put a prize in the Money Maze for your friends, family, or coworkers… but the trick is to see if they can figure out the maze to get to it. They’ll have to earn that gift of cash, gift cards or tickets by solving a puzzle. This intriguing clear plastic Money Maze Puzzl…

Fairy Princess Woodland Nymph $14.99 Woodland Nymph is a winged beauty. If you’ve ever felt your heart stir and rejoice in the sunlight, this fairy is working her magic. Fall under the spell of this lovely, beauty. Breathtaking three dimensional detail. Woodland Nymph Fairy comes to earth on a sparkling sunbeam. Measures 15 inches long….

Melissa and Doug The Box Girls Christmas Box of Questions $9.99 Open this gift and find 82 ways to start a holiday conversation! Join family and friends around the tree as you answer festive questions, such as “Is there an ornament on the tree that’s especially dear to you?” and “What is your favorite holiday smell?” Your family will love asking the questions, sharing memories, and creating a new holiday tradition with Box Girls!

Melissa and Doug The Box Girls Christmas Box of Questions – Mini $4.99 The 42 festive questions in this Box Girls Mini set will start conversations about holiday traditions and have your little elves reminiscing and laughing for hours. Like Santa coming down the chimney, it’s amazing that so much can fit in such a small space!

Melissa and Doug Nativity Set $29.99 This child-friendly, wooden nativity set provides a “please touch” holiday experience. The four-piece stable is easy to assemble and the 11 figures encourage your child to re-enact the events of that Christmas Day long ago. A retelling of the Christmas story is included on the package to help create a treasured family tradition for the holiday.

The Mammoth Book of Brain Teasers $9.83 No Synopsis Available

Bible Brain Teasers $5.84 No Synopsis Available

Brain Teasers for Veterinarians $13.64 No Synopsis Available

Belly Laughs and Brain Teasers $14.13 No Synopsis Available

Ball Busters Brain Teasers: Football $2.48 Whether you’re a serious fanatic or a casual Sunday warrior, Ball Busters Football will challenge and amuse the competitor in you with brainteasers and curious questions featuring football stats and stars of yesteryear and today. Test your knowledge of football with your family and friends and see how much you really know when it comes to football then and now. Score a touchdown every time you play. Includes 55 cards. Ages 8 and up.

Melissa and Doug Children of the World Floor Puzzle – 48 Pieces $12.99 Wonderfully illustrated, this 48-piece cardboard floor puzzle features 12 children from around the world dressed in traditional ethnic clothing. It introduces children to various cultures, and helps them notice differences and similarities. This unique circular puzzle measures 32″ across. The cardboard pieces are extra-thick for increased durability. Its easy-clean surface stays looking like new.

Happy Ending Children’s Stories, and More: Poems, Tongue-twisters, Proverbs, and Brain-teasers $13.16 No Synopsis Available

Melissa and Doug Deluxe Stamp Set $14.99 Children love using the 16 playful stamps and 2 inkpads to create countless scenes, and then coloring in their pictures with the 7 colored pencils! This well-crafted set is conveniently contained in a sturdy wooden box for organizing and storage. It’s a tremendous value that children will use over and over again! Washable, non-toxic kid-friendly ink.

Melissa and Doug Seasons Puzzle Set $42.99 Four wooden jigsaw puzzles feature children enjoying seasonal activities from smooth sailing in the summer to smooth sledding in the winter. With 11 – 13 pieces, children will take pleasure in assembling the puzzles and noticing interesting details related to each season.

Melissa and Doug Happy Giddy Bug House $9.99 Children will enjoy observing bugs and insects in this eye-popping bug house. It has an easy-access bug-faced door, a sturdy handle and lots of ventilation.

Melissa and Doug Bubbles Clown Fish Stuffed Animal $9.99 Super-soft and vibrantly colored, Bubbles is beloved by children. With high-quality materials and durable construction, parents will adore this stuffed animal, too! Surface washable.

Melissa and Doug Tootle Turtle Tent $49.99 Turn any room into a Sunny Patch adventure land with this easy-to-set-up tent. The bold graphics invite children to enter the turtle’s “shell” for hours of fun!

Melissa and Doug Mothers and Baby Animals Puzzle Set $79.99 See adult animals care for their young with this wooden jigsaw puzzle set featuring eight colorful animal families. Set of 8 puzzles, each with 7 – 13 pieces, will help children develop hand-eye coordination.

Melissa and Doug Magnetic Wooden Numbers $11.99 Enough numerals to count from zero through twenty AND five math signs in a convenient wooden case. 37 colorful magnetic pieces can help children learn their numbers and solve basic math problems.

Melissa and Doug Luster Dragon Stuffed Animal $14.99 Luster Dragon stuffed animal has shimmering golden horns and wings, and a belly that shines as bright as bright as his courageous heart! A wonderful toy for children who love fantasy, fairy tales and hugs!

Melissa and Doug Farm Mix ‘n Match Peg Puzzle – 8 Pieces $7.99 This wooden peg puzzle, featuring favorite farm animals, includes eight interchangeable pieces, allowing children to make different farm animals every time! Encourages hand-eye, fine motor and creative expression skills.

Melissa and Doug Pets Mix ‘n Match Peg Puzzle – 8 Pieces $7.99 This wooden peg puzzle, featuring favorite pets, includes eight interchangeable pieces, allowing children to make different pet animal pictures every time! Encourages hand-eye, fine motor and creative expression skills.

Melissa and Doug Vehicles Mix ‘n Match Peg Puzzle – 9 Pieces $7.99 This wooden peg puzzle, featuring favorite vehicles, includes nine interchangeable pieces, allowing children to make different vehicles every time! Encourages hand-eye, fine motor and creative expression skills.

Melissa and Doug Ballerina Dress-Up Mix ‘n Match Peg Puzzle – 10 Pieces $7.99 This wooden peg puzzle includes ten interchangeable pieces, allowing children to design unique and beautiful dance costumes for any ballet. Encourages hand-eye, fine motor and creative expression skills.

Melissa and Doug Zoo Mix ‘n Match Peg Puzzle – 10 Pieces $7.99 This wooden peg puzzle, featuring favorite zoo animals, includes eight interchangeable pieces, allowing children to make different zoo animal pictures every time! Encourages hand-eye, fine motor and creative expression skills.

Melissa and Doug See Inside Numbers Puzzle $11.99 Beautiful, full color illustrations make it fun to count the number of objects under each number piece to make learning easy! Helps children develop dexterity and matching skills. Quality wood construction will last a lifetime.

Melissa and Doug Sort & Snap Color Match $19.99 Toddlers will be fascinated and preschoolers will be inspired by this amazing color-matching and creative activity board! Ten reversible picture cards are held in place on a wooden play board when children place the snap caps in the holes. On one side of the picture card is in color for matching. The reverse side shows the picture in black and white, allowing the children to create their own patterns and designs! This activity is great for color recognition, sorting, and beginning math skills…even has 3-D picture suggestions!

Melissa and Doug Burrow Bunny Rabbit Stuffed Animal $14.99 Lop-eared Burrow Bunny has long ears and long, extra-soft plush fur. Sit him up with his big feet flopped open or lay him by a pillow to make kids want to “hop” right in at bedtime. Children will love the kindly features and irresistibly soft plush of this charming rabbit stuffed animal.Melissa & Doug’s Springtime Friends are cuddly toy bunny rabbits that children adore. With soft plush coats and personality-filled faces, these sweet stuffed animal are lovable from ears to fuzzy tail!

Melissa and Doug Magnetic Pattern Block Set $19.99 Designed for hours of play and ideal for travel, this wooden magnetic board includes 120 colorful geometric magnets. Younger children will enjoy using the shapes to replicate the 12 geometric pictures included, while older children will enjoy creating mosaic patterns and pictures directly on the magnetic board. This set comes packaged in a convenient, snap-top, plastic carry case with sturdy handles.

More Puzzles, Paradoxes, and Brain Teasers $8.73 No Synopsis Available

Medical Brain Teasers, Puzzles, and Games $125.44 No Synopsis Available

Melissa and Doug Bugs Floor Puzzle $12.99 This beautifully illustrated 24-piece cardboard puzzle offers children an enlightening view of a bountiful garden full of insects! Nearly four feet long when assembled, the extra-thick pieces. Its easy-clean surface keeps puzzle looking new.

Melissa and Doug Midnight Black Cat Stuffed Animal $12.99 Midnight Cat has luxurious long fur and an endearing kitten face. White boots and white accents on its ears and face give this stuffed animal all the high contrast of a bright moon at midnight! With this toy cat to squeeze, children are sure to be dreaming sweetly long before the moon is high.

Melissa and Doug Fish Colors Mix ‘n Match Peg Puzzle – 10 pieces $7.99 This wooden peg puzzle, featuring 10 colorful fish, includes ten interchangeable pieces, allowing children to make a different school of fish every time! The names of the colors are under the pieces. Encourages hand-eye, fine motor and creative expression skills.

Melissa and Doug Large Farm Jumbo Knob Puzzle – 8 pieces $19.99 Seven favorite farm animals and a farmer stand out against the big red barn. Extra thick wooden puzzle includes eight pieces, with jumbo wooden knobs that are easy for children to grasp. Full-color matching pictures appear underneath each piece. Encourages hand-eye, fine motor and visual perception skills.

Melissa and Doug Hide & Seek Farm $16.99 Here a chick, there a chick…behind each of the 9 hinged doors on this charming barnyard scene is a delightful, magnetic animal. Learning about animals while improving memory and fine motor skills will keep children busy and having fun on the farm for hours!

Melissa and Doug Scootin’ Turtle Bowls & Tray Set $14.99 Three turtle-shaped containers on a lilypad tray make snack time extra delicious! Present delicious treats in these BPA- and PVC-free bowls that store easily in the fridge. The lids and recessed tray keep food neat and encourage children to clean up and clear the table themselves.

Melissa and Doug Construction Site Peg Puzzle – 6 Pieces $7.99 “Constructive” playtime awaits, with this wooden peg puzzle! Children will enjoy placing each vehicle puzzle piece over the matching picture on the puzzle board. This sturdy, 6-piece puzzle features easy-grasp pegs and solid wood construction. Promotes hand/eye coordination, fine motor and other skills.

Melissa and Doug Alphabet Art Puzzle $14.99 From Acrobatic Alligator all the way to Zigzag Zebra, this colorful wooden alphabet puzzle has beautifully detailed pictures. When the piece is removed, a full color illustration with a matching image helps children find every letter its home.

Melissa and Doug Swagger Tiger Stuffed Animal $19.99 Who wouldn’t swagger with limbs like these? Swagger Tiger has long legs that kids can’t help but grab onto. He’s the perfect drag-everywhere friend for young children; older kids will love arranging his long arms and legs in funny ways as this good-natured guy grins happily.

Melissa and Doug Truck Crayon Set $3.99 Children can develop their creative abilities at “top speed” with this truck-shaped travel case full of colorful cargo! The triangular, non-roll design makes the 12 durable crayons easy to organize and a pleasure to use. The flip-top case makes this crayon set ideal for imaginations on the go.

Melissa and Doug Charleston Teddy Bear Stuffed Animal $14.99 From his fuzzy ears to his padded toes, Charleston Bear is a snuggly friend children will love! Bright eyes shine from behind the long-pile, caramel-colored plush of this silky-soft stuffed animal, and a weighted bottom keeps him seated between hugs. Surface washable.

Melissa and Doug Baby Zoo Animal Stamp Set $6.99 Eight detailed baby zoo animal stamps and a 4-color inkpad help kids create countless animal scenes, all conveniently contained in a colorful wooden box. It’s a tremendous value that children will use over and over again! Washable, non-toxic kid-friendly ink.

Melissa and Doug Baby Farm Animal Stamp Set $6.99 Eight detailed baby farm animal stamps and a 4-color inkpad help kids create countless animal scenes, all conveniently contained in a colorful wooden box. It’s a tremendous value that children will use over and over again! Washable, non-toxic kid-friendly ink.

Melissa and Doug Sports Bag Fill & Spill $24.99 This toddler-sized sports bag comes packed with a plush soccer ball, baseball, football and basketball. Each of the four balls rattle, jingle or crinkle, and store away neatly in a child-safe plastic bag. The bright colors, textures and sounds are a hit with young children; the sports themes win points with their sports-fan parents!

Melissa and Doug Self-Correcting Alphabet Letter Puzzles $12.99 The alphabet has met its match! This alphabet box is filled with 26 two-piece puzzles, pairing upper- and lowercase letters with lifelike illustrations to match. Each wooden puzzle piece fits only with its correct match, so children can work by themselves to learn letters in a way that’s frustration-free.

Melissa and Doug Transportation Peg Puzzle – 6 Pieces $7.99 Children will learn to identify vehicles at “top speed” as they place each wooden puzzle piece over the matching picture on the puzzle board. This sturdy, 6-piece puzzle features easy-grasp pegs and solid wood construction. Promotes hand/eye coordination, fine motor and other skills.

Melissa and Doug Neighborhood Pets Peg Puzzle – 6 Pieces $7.99 Children will love spending time with these beloved neighborhood pets, as they place each wooden puzzle piece over the matching picture on the puzzle board. This sturdy, 6-piece puzzle features easy-grasp pegs and solid wood construction. Promotes hand/eye coordination, fine motor and other skills.

Melissa and Doug Shapes Sound Puzzle – 9 Pieces $12.99 Matching and listening skills will “get in shape” when your child places a shaped puzzle piece into the correct place on the puzzle board. The name of the shape will sound as the puzzle is solved. Children will enjoy matching the pieces to the colors and shapes on the puzzle board.

Melissa and Doug Vehicles Sound Blocks $12.99 Hear the sounds of six favorite vehicles when the two wooden cubes are properly placed in the wooden tray! Fire engine and steam train are among the featured vehicles in this match and listen activity. The realistic sounds act as lively encouragement when children put together the halves that match.