Activity
Toy families
Play a sorting game with your child’s toys. Start with familiar categories—dogs, cats, farm animals and those exciting jungle animals (wow, an elephant!).
Logic & Problem Solving
If the jar fits
Here's a hands-on matching activity using common objects around the house.
Mathematics
Sock it to me
This activity will increase matching skills and burn energy on days stuck indoors.
Logic & Problem Solving
Article
Play problems away
Problem-solving skills are important for mathematical and scientific thinking, but they also help children—and adults—tackle day-to-day challenges.
Logic & Problem Solving
Printable
Bug memory cards
Playing Memory is a great way to reinforce turn taking and develop memory skills and concentration.
Logic & Problem Solving
TipSorting showtime!
When it's time to pick up the toys, encourage your child to create a toy display.
Logic & Problem Solving
Toy classification
Ask your child to sort his toys into different groups.
Logic & Problem Solving
Supermarket sort
Supermarkets can be educational places, full of learning games to play with your child.
Logic & Problem Solving
Ask questions
Ask questions that require your child to give more than a yes or no response.
Logic & Problem Solving
Take stock
Ask your child to take inventory of the pantry and help create a shopping list to help him learn how to sort and classify.
Mathematics
Scout & Friends picture puzzle
Completing puzzles develops problem solving, visual observation, logic and reasoning skills.
Logic & Problem Solving