Yottsugo

Yottsugo
Ages: 12 and up
Number of players: 1 or more
This is a fun word game that you can play by yourself, or while collaborating with others. You select a clue card that gives you 16 letters. Each letter is on a puzzle piece. When put together right, the letters will be in a 4X4 grid that will work out to spell four words across and four words down. However, if you are having trouble solving the puzzle, you can unfold part of the clue card. Each time you unfold the card, a flap gives you a clue for how to solve the puzzle... it might give you clues to some of the words used, or the locations of a few of the letters. It is simple, yet challenging! I am adding this to my Christmas list!

Dinosaur A to Z Puzzle

Dinosaur A to Z Puzzle
Ages: 2 and up
I've seen this puzzle in a lot of the early childhood rooms I've been in, and it is always one of the favorites! It is a high quality wooden puzzle that helps children learn the alphabet. Each puzzle piece has a letter on it. On one side of the puzzle, the letters are uppercase. On the other side, they are lowercase. I think a lot of children like the wooden puzzles because of the heavier pieces and the nice "click" sound they make when placed on the puzzle!