Some children loves puzzles and love a challenge. Here are 10 critical thinking activities that promote critical thinking for your toddlers and preschoolers.

What Can You Make with a Circle?  – A fun and creative game to play at home, in the car, on an airplane, or in the waiting room.

Copy Me – This critical thinking activity is quick and easy to set up at home. Then let your toddler give you a set to copy!

What’s Missing? Part 1 – This critical thinking activity can even be done on the go. All you need is paper and a pencil.

What’s Missing? Part 2 – Reuse an old magazine or ad to create this critical thinking activity.

Sticker Puzzles – Foam stickers and paper are the materials you need to set the stage in this critical thinking activity.

Squares in a Shape – How can the squares fit inside these shapes?

Sticker Stories – Creative, critical thinking….design your own story with stickers.

Styrofoam Sculptures – Open ended play and discovery promotes critical thinking!

Cookie Cutter Puzzles – Trace and Play

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