Puzzles
- Contains four wooden puzzles: race car, steam engine, school bus, and fire engine
- 12-piece puzzles
- Improves FINE MOTOR SKILLS and hand-eye coordination. Builds CONFIDENCE and boosts SELF-ESTEEM by providing a sense of achievement/
- The Lift & Learn – USA Map consists of 40 pieces that feature the fifty states of America.
- First reading and first writing
- 3-6 years
- This floor puzzle helps kids learn location, shape and capitals of all fifty states
- 51 pieces per puzzle
- Portable & Easy Storage – Roll up your puzzle to save space or take it on the go.
- Large Size – Fitting puzzles up to 2000 pieces.
- Finished with elegant linen-embossed paper
- Art print guide
- Puzzle mat
- 72 12" x 72 12" x 14", 12" x 12" tiles
- Finished with elegant linen-embossed paper
- Art print guide
- Puzzle play helps develop fine motor skills, manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination and concentration
- Puzzle contains 54 pieces.
- Theme/design: Farm
- 8 pieces
- Under the sea theme
- 24 Pieces
- Completing the puzzle requires focus, but the easy lift and place style of the puzzle means that children can build their focus up in a gradual way.
- 26 pieces
- Jigsaw puzzle depicting colorful decorated donuts
- Consists of 500 pieces
- Subject: Spelling skills
- Title: See & Spell
- Theme: Bugs
- 10 Pieces
- Jigsaw puzzle featuring an old mill perching over a rushing river
- Consists of 1000 pieces
- Theme/design: Shapes
- 8 pieces
- This puzzle displays a collection of colorful canoe paddles
- Consists of 1000 pieces
- Trusted by Gamers Worldwide - With over 50 million sold, ThinkFun is the world's leading manufacturer of brain games and mind challenging puzzles
- Great Gift Idea - Searching for the perfect gift for puzzle lovers? Look no further! Our Colorful and Shapely Sudoku Magnetic Travel Game is a thoughtful and entertaining present for friends and family of all ages.
- Jigsaw puzzle with adorable photographs of squirrels by Geert Weggen
- Consists of 1000 pieces
- Jigsaw puzzle with a brightly colored collage of happy succulents in cute pots
- Consists of 500 pieces
- Theme: Fishing
- 10 Pieces
- Jigsaw puzzle with a collage featuring momentos, souvenirs, patches, and points of interest that pay tribute to the famous American byways, routes, and highways
- Consists of 1000 pieces
- Build your way across the country with the Puzzle By Number Map of the United States
- For ages 7+
- Jigsaw puzzle with a collage of colorful, intriguing, and unique doors
- Consists of 500 pieces
- Educational & Engaging: Designed to help children develop number recognition, counting skills, and logical thinking.
- 27-Piece Numbers Puzzle
- Jigsaw puzzle with a collage of vintage posters featuring America's lighthouses
- Consists of 1000 pieces
- Jigsaw puzzle with a painting of the 1950s America's new automobiles by Marc Arundale
- Consists of 1000 pieces
- Jigsaw puzzle capturing the atmosphere of the winter village
- Consists of 1000 pieces
- Puzzle play helps develop fine motor skills, manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination and concentration
- Big Fun! 24 extra-large pieces are perfect for putting together on the floor or tabletop providing a rewarding puzzle experience for kids ages 2 years and up
- Jigsaw puzzle with a delightful collage that reminds us of the timeless, simple joys of lake living
- Consists of 1000 pieces
- Plus-Plus Puzzle By Number Earth 800 piece combines the artistry of a paint by number with the satisfaction of a puzzle into a unique creative experience.
- For ages 7+
- The Wooden Montessori Puzzle with 88 colorful and thick blocks for 3D fun is a perfect STEM educational gift for kids!
- 88 solid wood puzzle pieces (incl spare parts), 2 game boards, 1 cotton bag, 1 booklet with game ideas
- USA puzzle
- 24"H x 36"L
- Here's a fun way to teach and reinforce phonemic awareness
- 20 selfchecking, 5 piece puzzles
- Puzzle play helps develop fine motor skills, manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination and concentration
- A unique educational set for young explorers. It consists of large 24-piece puzzles and 32 detailed pictures, as well as a guide of ideas for games that can be easily adapted to skills of children.
- Finished with elegant linen-embossed paper
- Art print guide
- SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENTAL SKILLS – Exercises FINE MOTOR SKILLS and HAND-EYE COORDINATION by encouraging your child to put the correct puzzle pieces together.
- THE SPECS: 51 jumbo puzzle pieces made of thick, durable cardboard construction
- Completing the puzzle requires focus, but the easy lift and place style of the puzzle means that children can build their focus up in a gradual way.
- This colorful tray puzzle features the numbers 0-20, 21 pieces total.
- Theme/design: World Map
- 33 Pieces
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Once it’s time to step away from the computer, it’s important to indulge in your favorite hobbies or pick up new ones. Puzzles are a great way to pass the time whether you’re enjoying peace and quiet alone or you’re spending quality time with your entire family. They are incredibly fun, involve a little bit of strategy and can be enjoyed in an afternoon or over the course of a few weeks. Puzzles come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and piece quantities, so there is truly something for everyone. To learn more about puzzles and what you should look for when choosing one, keep reading!
What is a Puzzle?
A puzzle is a kind of game in which an image printed on cardboard or wood that has been randomly cut into different pieces and designed for puzzlers to piece back together. Many enjoy playing with them because they can be extremely peaceful and offer a completely different experience every time. Additionally, they boast a wide range of benefits.
Puzzle Benefits
The primary benefit of puzzles is that they can help improve your short term memory. The act of reassembling the pieces helps to reinforce connections between brain cells and improves overall mental speed. Puzzles are also great for improving visual spatial reasoning because players have to assess individual spaces and figure out where different pieces go. It has also been found that people who do puzzles may be less likely to develop Alzheimer's or dementia.
Completing puzzles is also a great way to practice self-care. Some find puzzling to be soothing and meditative, while others consider it a major stress reliever.
At Staples, you can even create your own personalized photo puzzle by uploading a picture.
What Kind of Puzzle Should You Buy?
Staples carries a wide variety of puzzles, below are some factors to keep in mind when you buy a puzzle.
Age Range
There are puzzles for all ages, so it’s important to find ones that are age appropriate. The majority of puzzle boxes prominently feature the ideal age range for the design but use your discretion when browsing. If you’re shopping for children, consider getting one that presents a challenge without being frustrating to the younger players. If you’re shopping for adult players, consider searching for a design that is a bit more complex and time consuming. For family puzzles, keep in mind all ages so everyone will be participating.
Theme
Jigsaw puzzles come in a seemingly endless amount of designs and themes, so the world is your oyster when picking one. To help narrow down the search, start by finding a theme that interests you and go from there until you find the perfect design. That way, no matter if you like animals, princesses, or even vintage cars, you’ll be able to find a puzzle that you’ll love to complete.
Number of Puzzle Pieces
Along with the versatility of the theme a puzzle can be featured in, the number of pieces can also be wide ranging. Puzzles with under 250 pieces work well for younger children. Those with 250 to 750 pieces are good for older children or adults who want a slight challenge. Designs with 750 to over 1,000 pieces are complex and work perfectly for those who are looking for long, interesting puzzles, or those who have prior experience puzzling.