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Wooden Fold & Go Barn by Melissa & Doug $25.00

TAKE ALONG TOOLKIT WOODEN TOY Melissa and Doug NEW $10.99

NEW MELISSA DOUG DELUXE WOODEN MIGHTY BUILDERS: TOW $33.99

NEW MELISSA DOUG WOOD STRINGING BEADS WOODEN TOYS $23.99

NEW MELISSA DOUG WOODEN DRUMMING BEAR PUSH TOY BABY $33.99

NEW MELISSA DOUG INSECTS CHUNKY PUZZLE WOODEN $16.99

NEW MELISSA DOUG CLASSIC WOODEN CHECKERS BACKGAMMON $40.99

NEW MELISSA DOUG CLASSIC WOODEN CHESS $40.99

NEW MELISSA DOUG PRINCESS CASTLE FURNITURE WOODEN TOYS $40.99

NEW MELISSA DOUG CLASSIC WOODEN CHINESE CHECKERS $40.99

NEW MELISSA DOUG CLASSIC WOODEN SHUT-THE-BOX GAME $33.99

NEW MELISSA DOUG DELUXE WOODEN MIGHTY BUILDERS: GARBAGE $33.99

NEW MELISSA & DOUG DELUXE WOODEN ART EASEL $69.95

NEW Melissa&Doug Wood Blocks ABC Wooden Alphabet Cart $14.99

MELISSA & DOUG WOODEN EDUCATIONAL TOYS PIZZA PARTY $9.99

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Doll Furniture – Bed $62.85

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Pound-A-Peg $15.19

Melissa & Doug Farm Maze Wooden Puzzle $20.12

Melissa & Doug Wooden Jet Plane – DYO $13.02

Melissa & Doug DYO Wooden Heart Box-Great Party Craft $5.95

Melissa & Doug Wooden Toddler Shapes Peg Puzzle $7.99

Melissa & Doug See-Inside Wooden Alphabet Peg Puzzle $7.99

Melissa and Doug Wooden Bear Dress Up Puzzle ~NEW~ $8.09

Melissa & Doug Hand Painted Wooden Farm Cube Puzzle $12.99

Melissa & Doug Wooden See-Inside Numbers Peg Puzzle $7.99

FLOWER POWER WOODEN BEAD SET by Melissa & Doug NEW $4.99

Lot of 8 wooden puzzles – Melissa and Doug, etc NICE $15.00

MELISSA AND DOUG WOODEN MAGNETIC NUMBER MAZE $8.99

Melissa and Doug Deluxe Wooden Railway Set $89.14

WOODEN BAKE AND DECORATE-MELISSA & DOUG-NWT! $19.95

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Rescue Vehicles Set $22.04

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Mighty Builders Fire Truck $23.28

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Big Rig Trucks Set $23.79

MELISSA & DOUG WOOD WOODEN LATCHES PUZZLE $24.99

3 Melissa & Doug Wooden Puzzles $4.99

Melissa & Doug Wooden Shoe Lacing Peg Puzzle EUC $0.99

NEW Melissa & Doug Wooden Stack and Sort Board Toy $9.99

Melissa Doug Wooden Chinese Checkers Game Set Kid Child $21.94

Melissa Doug Wooden Animal Stamp Set Child Kid Toy FUN $14.99

Melissa & and Doug Playful Pals Wooden Bead Set ~NEW~ $10.39

NEW Wooden PIZZA PARTY Pretend Play Food Melissa & Doug $19.99

Melissa and Doug Wooden Pick-Up Sticks Game Set $9.99

6 Melissa and Doug Holiday Wooden Jewish Puzzle Set NEW $35.00

Melissa Doug Wooden Animal Nesting Blocks Child Kid Toy $15.99

Melissa & Doug Multi-Activity Table Wooden train NEW!! $132.95

Melissa & Doug Wooden Figure 8 Railway Train Set NEW!! $27.95

Melissa & Doug Wooden Swivel Bridge Railway Train Set $48.95

Melissa & Doug Wooden Railway Train Set Incl. 130 Pcs $82.95

Melissa & Doug 6″ Wooden Curved Switch Track Male (6) $12.95

MELISSA & DOUG Farm & Animals WOODEN SOUND PUZZLE 2 Lot $19.99

Melissa & Doug Sports Door Plaque $5.02 Its easy to create a personalized keepsake with the Melissa and Doug Sports Door Plaque! This durable wooden plaque features a blank space surrounded by soccer balls, basketballs, baseballs, and big stars. Use the enclosed stickers to personalize the plaque for your little all stars room! The color-coordinated hanging ribbon makes this gift a hit!…

Melissa & Doug Hearts Door Plaque $2.95 Its easy to create a personalized keepsake with the Melissa and Doug Hearts Door Plaque! This durable wooden plaque features a blank space surrounded by bright and colorful hearts. Use the enclosed stickers to personalize the plaque for any room! The color-coordinated hanging ribbon makes this gift a hit!…

Melissa & Doug Flowers Door Plaque $4.90 Its easy to create a personalized keepsake with the Melissa and Doug Flower Door Plaque! This durable wooden plaque features a blank space surrounded by polka dots and bright pink and white flowers! Use the enclosed stickers to personalize the plaque for any flower-themed room! The color-coordinated hanging ribbon makes this gift a hit!…

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Night Sky Skilksape Silk Canopy $44.95 Our light and airy 100% silk canopy measures a full 3 x 9 feet! The silk has been hand dyed with safe, low impact dyes. The night sky pattern is a rich midnight blue color with highlights of gold stars and planets. Playsilks can be used to cover playstands, drape puppet theaters, make bed canopies, build imaginative forts, or set up as a play background. Silk fabric imported from China; canopy…

Deluxe Wooden Pirate Treasure Chest by Melissa & Doug $19.99 …

MICKEY POSTER ART UMBRELLA $12.88 …

Melissa & Doug Baseball Bank $9.95 Pitch a penny! This playful new wooden coin bank makes a perfect present for any sports or money collector! Ages 3+. 8.5 x 4 x 5 Recommended Age: 3 and up…

Wooden Shoe Lacing Peg Puzzle $9.99 SHOE LACING PEG…

Go to any toy store and you can see two categories of toys. One category would be those toys which existed when you were a child and when your father was a child and also when his father was a child. These are the toys that were invented a long time ago and continue to attract children of different countries and cultures. These toys are called the classic toys. They still are popular in their wooden form. They still are popular as classic wooden toys. The other category consists of toys that never existed when you were a kid and which you find it difficult to understand despite being an adult.

A quick trip down memory lane is sufficient to list the popular classic wooden toys.

The most popular classic wooden toy is an icon. Every kid, at some point of time or the other, has wanted to become a soldier. Every kid knew that the best part of being a soldier was that you could ride horses. That is the reason why every kid loved the wooden horse. All he or she needed was an imaginary sword and he or she was a heroic general saving the world. This toy was and still is the most popular classic wooden toy.

Although men do not admit it, they too loved playing with dolls. They loved the whole setup- the wooden dolls, the wooden doll houses, the wooden doll furniture, the wooden kitchen sets, the wooden puppet theatre, the wooden carts etc. All children, whether male or female, love playing with dolls. Some grow out of them but nobody forgets them. Wooden dolls are another example of classic wooden toys.

Another popular classic wooden toy is the wooden train on the wooden tracks. You may have memories of fighting with you father and your elder siblings to play with this toy. You never grow out of this classic toy. Boys will always love to play with the wooden trains on its wooden tracks.

Every toy contributes to the development of the children. However, one classic wooden toy that is indispensable for the development of the children is the wooden building block. Wooden blocks introduce the children to the new world where their imagination and their creativity are not fettered by the chains of reality.

The classic wooden toys are very simple and very functional. There are no rules to be remembered and no method to be followed. All that is needed is imagination and the toys help you on the way.

Kids have played with these classic toys for centuries now and yet have not become tired of them. The classic toys have remained true to the basic rule that all toys must comply with. Toys are mere objects. It is the imagination of the children that converts them into objects of entertainment and amusement. They are means to an end, the end being the amusement and the development of the children.

Another popular classic wooden toy is the ‘Yo-Yo’. A simple toy consisting of a round object wrapped in a flexible and elastic string. This toy has redefined the concept of fun for children irrespective of cultural, national or linguistic differences.

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Melissa And Doug wood Shape Sorter 25 piece $0.99

SWEET HEARTS WOOD Jewelry BEAD SET Melissa & Doug + NEW $7.99

NEW MELISSA DOUG WOOD STRINGING BEADS WOODEN TOYS $23.99

NEW Melissa&Doug Wood Blocks ABC Wooden Alphabet Cart $14.99

NEW First Vehicles Plane Truck Wood Set Melissa & Doug $19.99

MELISSA AND DOUG FARM LARGE PEG PUZZLE WOOD $19.99

MELISSA AND DOUG ZOO LARGE PEG PUZZLE WOOD $19.99

MELISSA AND DOUG HOUSE LARGE PEG PUZZLE WOOD $19.99

NEW Melissa and Doug Wood Lacing Sneaker Tying Shoes $11.99

Melissa and doug wood toy lace and trace fun farm set $6.99

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wood Lacing Sneaker $13.37

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Natural Wood Puzzle Storage Case $37.34

MELISSA & DOUG WOOD WOODEN LATCHES PUZZLE $24.99

Melissa Doug Wood Furnished Mansion Doll House Child $124.99

Melissa & Doug NEW! Art Supplies Felt Chalk Eraser Wood $2.88

NEW Melissa and Doug 100 Wood Block Set $9.00

Preschool Thomas Felt Board Melissa & Doug Wood Puzzle $5.99

Melissa & Doug Bear Dress Up wood excellent cond $3.25

Lot of 3 Melissa & Doug Wood Jumbo Knob Puzzles – EUC!! $2.50

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wood Standing Art Easel NEW $49.99

JIGSAWS-IN-A-BOX~MELISSA & DOUG~DINOSAURS~ALL WOOD!+BON $4.95

Melissa & Doug NEW! Mighty Builders Tow Truck Wood $22.22

Melissa and Doug Decorate-Your-Own Wood Flower Chest $6.29

Melissa&Doug Wooden Wood Farm Animals Sound Peg Puzzle $9.99

Brand New Melissa & Doug Wood Magic Discovery Set $1.00

MELISSA & DOUG LARGE ALPHABET WOOD WOODEN PUZZLE $19.99

NEW MELISSA & DOUG STACK SORT BOARD WOOD BUILDING BLOCK $6.99

MAILBOX & MAIL Toy Set-WOOD-MELISSA & DOUG-NEW $35.99

Melissa & Doug NEW! Mighty Builders Fire Truck Wood $22.22

Melissa & Doug WOODEN WOOD POUND ROLL TOOL SET HAMMER $4.99

MELISSA & DOUG BABY WOODEN WOOD GRASPING TOY BUMBLE BEE $9.99

MELISSA & DOUG CHUNKY PUZZLE VEHICLES TRAIN WOODEN WOOD $6.99

Melissa and Doug PIRATE CHEST Wooden Toy WOOD PLAY Set $9.99

MELISSA & DOUG CHUNKY PUZZLE SAFARI LION WOODEN WOOD $6.99

MELISSA & DOUG BABY INFANT TOY WOOD RATTLE CROCODILE $4.99

MELISSA & DOUG CHUNKY PUZZLE CONSTRUCTION WOODEN WOOD $6.99

Melissa & Doug WOOD ALPHABET ART PUZZLE MONTESSORI ABC $7.99

Melissa & and Doug WOODEN SOUND PUZZLE DINOSAURS WOOD $4.99

Melissa & Doug WOODEN WOOD POUND ROLL TOOL SET HAMMER $4.99

Melissa & Doug MONTESSORI WOODEN WOOD BLOCKS SET Cart $17.99

MELISSA & DOUG CHUNKY PUZZLE FIRE TRUCK WOODEN WOOD $6.99

Melissa & and Doug WOODEN SOUND PUZZLE DINOSAURS WOOD $4.99

Melissa & and Doug WOODEN SOUND PUZZLE DINOSAURS WOOD $4.99

MELISSA & DOUG BABY INFANT TOY WOOD RATTLE CAR KEY RING $4.99

Melissa & and Doug WOODEN WOOD PEG PUZZLE ZOO MIX MATCH $3.99

MELISSA & DOUG CHUNKY PUZZLE SCHOOL BUS WOODEN WOOD $6.99

Melissa & Doug NEW! Mighty Builders Jet Plane Wood $22.22

MELISSA & DOUG CHUNKY PUZZLE SCHOOL BUS WOODEN WOOD $6.99

Melissa & Doug WOODEN WOOD PIZZA PARTY PLAY FOOD SET $9.99

MELISSA & DOUG CHUNKY PUZZLE SEA SHARK FISH WOODEN WOOD $6.99

Melissa & Doug Sports Door Plaque $5.02 Its easy to create a personalized keepsake with the Melissa and Doug Sports Door Plaque! This durable wooden plaque features a blank space surrounded by soccer balls, basketballs, baseballs, and big stars. Use the enclosed stickers to personalize the plaque for your little all stars room! The color-coordinated hanging ribbon makes this gift a hit!…

Maple Landmark 25128 HANG-A-NAME- STARTERS- FIRE TRUCK $4.99 Personalize your baby’s nursery or room. Hang-A-Name starter shapes have a keyhole slot in the back for easy hanging on the wall or door. Hangs from a screw or nail(not included). Made from pine, with a non-toxic color finish. Attach Hang-A-Name letters to a starter shape to create a name or word….

Melissa& Doug Bead Set Bundle (3 Pack) $34.99 This bead bundle set comes with Flower Power, Sweet Hearts and Butterfly Beads. Thats 450 beads!…

Griffkin 1000 Piece Building Set in Wooden Box Make amazing things with these fun Griffkin Blocks! Griffkin Blocks are the winners of the Toy Mothers Smart Play Smart Toy and Best Toy award 2008! Wooden blocks have been around for centuries and make an excellent tool to teach basic math concepts, organizational skills, sequential skills, and spatial relations. It is no surprise that blocks are found in almost every pre-school and kindergarten…

Melissa & Doug Cutting Food Box $12.00 The Cutting Food Box from Melissa and Doug contains eight pieces of wooden food, a cutting board and a wooden knife. With 31 pieces, this pretend play food set offers a great way to introduce the concepts of part, whole and fractions! And, the food makes a fun “CRUNCH” sound when sliced….

Melissa & Doug Wooden Shape Sorting Clock $8.93 It’s time to “block” around the clock! Two toys in one, this colorful clock combines shape sorting and learning to tell time. Place the numbered and shaped pieces in their proper place on the face of the clock, then move the hour and minute hands to make telling time fun! Measures 9″ x 5″….

Melissa & Doug Wooden Sandwich-Making Set $11.97 This Sandwich-Making Wooden Play Set includes colorful likenesses of meaty cold cuts, garden vegetables and fresh bread. The entire pieces feature Velcro inserts, so keeping sandwich creations together is no problem. A play wooden knife rounds out the collection. The kit comes packaged in a 12″ X 10″ wooden crate. Also, it includes 18 mix-and-match pieces total….

Melissa & Doug Solid Wood Snowman Stacker $12.95 AGES 18 MONTHS +…

Wood Lacing Sneaker By Melissa and Doug $9.99 This learning activity will tickle kids down to their toes! The sturdy wooden high-top sneaker is the perfect size toy for kids to learn how to lace and tie over and over again!Size: 8 x 5 x 3 1/2Ages 3+…

Melissa and Doug 8 1/2in Wooden Ascending Train Tracks (6 Pack) $16.33 Take train play to new levels with the Melissa and Doug 8.5in Wooden Ascending Train Track Set! Each pack includes 6 ascending/descending track pieces. Enhances your train track layout!…

Melissa & Doug Wooden Puzzles Help Toddler Development

Wooden puzzles encourage many types of physical and emotional development among toddlers, while at the same time providing durable, low-cost toys for toddlers. Non-toxic puzzles with smooth-edged pieces are safe for toddlers, as well as easy for them to pick up and move around.

With today’s global economy, there are a slew of wooden puzzles to choose from. Costs are relatively low thanks to slave labor wages paid to oppressed workers in China and other communist economies. Popular brands include Melissa & Doug, Ravensburger, and Parker Brothers.

Wooden puzzles can help toddlers develop their physical motor skills and their hand-eye coordination. Because a puzzle requires the child to manipulate several relatively small objects, this will develop their physical skills. They will learn to visually match the puzzle piece with its corresponding space on the puzzle board, and then will learn to physically manipulate and fit the piece into that space. They will also have to match colors and shapes on the board to colors and shapes on their puzzle pieces, which will engage multiple areas of the child’s brain.

Puzzles can improve a toddler’s cognitive skills, in particular their problem-solving and reasoning skills. Each puzzle piece fits in a precise location, and the child may have to rotate the puzzle piece or flip it over. A toddler may become frustrated at first as they struggle to make the piece fit. However, with continued puzzle play, the toddler’s problem-solving skills will improve with repeated successes at solving their problem (making the puzzle piece fit).

Problem-solving requires persistence and steadfastness to stay with the task until it is solved. It requires breaking the problem down into smaller steps, then solving each step one at a time, while maintaining a focus on completing the overall objective. Each of these problem-solving skills is required by puzzles. As children grow and develop better skills, puzzles can grow increasingly more challenging in order to continue promoting skill development at higher levels with increasing degrees of difficulty. Puzzles can even teach the child patience, as a puzzle piece that does not fit one way will ultimately fit somewhere if they keep trying.

Toddlers will also develop their spatial skills and abstract thoughts by playing with wooden puzzles. As they rotate or flip a puzzle piece to make it fit in the puzzle, they will be forced to think in three dimensions. They will have to think outside their concrete thoughts (what they can see right now) and consider abstract thoughts (whether the puzzle piece will fit if they rotate it).

Puzzles may also encourage children to think ahead about the results of their actions. They will have to consider the effect of inserting a particular puzzle piece into a particular place on the puzzle board, on the placement of the next puzzle piece.

Durable wooden puzzles from brands like Melissa & Doug and others can help foster a love of puzzles in a child that will grow along with the child, evolving from wooden puzzles to jigsaw puzzles, Rubik’s cubes, and crossword puzzles. These advanced puzzles offer similar benefits as wooden puzzles, from cognitive and physical development to learning abstract thought.

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Joe Kanooga is a father of two kids, a successful business owner and the author of numerous articles about wooden puzzles. Click here to download our free Melissa & Doug guidebook filled with tips, ideas and information.