It may surprise you to realize that just about anything and everything your child learn when they are little is learned through play. So the toys you choose for your kids to play with are not only fun but also a very integral part of their overall development. One of the excellent educational toys are puzzle toys.

You can find this type of learning toy in most toy stores offline and online. In fact, there are so many that you may have a hard time choosing which ones to buy. But rest assured, no matter which one you choose, your kids will benefit from these educational and fun toys.

The Melissa and Doug Wooden Shape Sorting Clock is both educational and lots of fun. The clock has 12 colorful shapes, one for every number of the clock, and the child can remove the numbers and then put them back in place. The minute hand and the hour hand are two different colors, This toy will teach your child not only about clocks but also shapes, numbers, orders of numbers, and more. Don’t expect a lot of bells and whistles here, but this toy does not require such things. Parents really like this wooden toy.

Melissa and Doug Large Knob Wooden Farm Puzzle. This one is great for kids 1 to 3 years of age. I love it, so cute with the farm animals and the farmer as well, all in the barn. The pieces are bright colors, and the wooden knobs are extra large for those little hands to hold onto. This will boost your child’s confidence as it is a fairly easy puzzle and they will be able to figure out where the pieces go. This is one of the cutest puzzle toys for this age group.

USA Talking Puzzle. Now this is one really cool toy, and adults may benefit from it too. I know I would. I am terrible at geography, and even though at one point I am sure I did know all the states and state capitals, I doubt I could recite them now. That’s why, as puzzle toys go, this one is so great. It’s a talking puzzle and will teach your kids the name of the state, its nickname, and the capital city of the state. It will also recite the Pledge of Allegiance and sing America the Beautiful. There are 44 pieces and a drawer to store them in. This is a fantastic learning toy. Parents are raving about this one, and from the research I have done I don’t think you will be disappointed, and your kids will soon know more than you do about the states and capitals.