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BRAIN TRAINING PUZZLES 

Improve memory, concentration, focus, and critical thinking skills in a fun and playful way.

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Try our abstract spatial puzzles. They are unique works of art and a labor of love. We’ve put together a collection of our favorite 12--piece abstract puzzles for students to make and solve. We have drawn them, classroom tested, and formatted them in PDF, but it is up to you to download, print, cut them out for students to solve.  

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25-Pack Abstract Spatial Puzzle Bundle

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Fun Activity for the whole family (ages 4 and up)

Research-Validated Activity

Our abstract puzzles are illustrations hand drawn by several artists on a blank (4 x 3) 3-dimensional jigsaw puzzle template. Educators pilot the puzzles and critical thinking question prompts with their students using existing Makerspace, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) and STEM curriculum in various preschool, elementary, high school and college classrooms.

Our talented graphic designers vector sketch and transform the artwork into TWENTY-FIVE 2-dimensional, high-resolution, vibrant images.

The digitally downloadable designs are converted to 8.5 by 11 inches “ready to print” PDF files.

PRINTS in color or black and white.

SPARK kids' curiosity while improving memory, concentration, focus, and critical thinking skills in a fun and playful way.

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Abstract spatical puzzle pieces

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Hand-drawn Artwork:

Our puzzles feature original, hand-drawn illustrations created by multiple artists.

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Classroom-Tested

Teachers test our puzzles and critical thinking prompts with students in various classrooms.

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Transformed into Digital Designs:

Our graphic designers convert the artwork into high-resolution, 2D digital images.

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Ready-to-Print PDFs:

The digital designs are available as instant-download PDF files, printable in color or black and white.

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Develops Math Skills:

Evidence-based research links spatial activities and puzzles to improving math skills.

WATCH VIDEO

In the video above you can see preschoolers ages 4 and 5 years old complete one of these powerful abstract spatial puzzles. You can see how they focus and rotating pieces to complete the puzzle.

WHAT YOU GET!

25-Pack Abstract Spatial Puzzle Bundle.

  • 25 unique and printable abstract puzzles  
  •  High-resolution 8.5” by 11” PDF-formatted files 
  •  Vibrant images in color and black/white
  •  Easy-to-use instructor’s video guide 
  • Sample critical thinking question prompts

HOW IT WORKS!

Each one of these fun puzzles are made up of twelve piece rectangular shaped templates for you to instantly print, cut and solve.

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"I designed these puzzles because I needed a fast and fun way to help students improve focus and set their brains up for deeper thinking."

LEMI-OLA ERINKITOLA

Puzzle Creator

Featured on TV by ABC News 

Abstract Spatial Puzzles promote visual memory, attention span, spatial-reasoning ability and critical thinking. Practice the exact pattern illustrations, question prompts created by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola, award-winning educator and founder of The Critical Thinking Child, for her brain training warm ups and gifted test prep bootcamps.

Discover how to improve kids’ memory, concentration, focus and critical thinking skills in a fun and playful way. Researchers link Spatial thinking as a strong predictor of success in the STEM disciplines. Abstract Spatial puzzles are a great game-based way to introduce preschoolers and elementary students to spatial thinking. 

Our customers love us

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"[My kids] they had such a good time with puzzles and games that I am not sure they even realized that they were learning. "

-Allison Latta and Family 

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"The games, puzzles and play-based activity lessons helped to develop my kids' reading, math and test-taking skills."

- Wendy Taylor and Family 

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It has definitely made my life as a parent a little easier, knowing that my daughter is learning and learning right. "

- Ruchi Singh and Family

So much value!

"I have two children who both attended tutoring sessions and Bootcamp with The Critical Thinking Child prior to starting kindergarten. In both instances, they had such a good time with puzzles and games that I am not sure they even realized that they were learning. In addition, staff gave my husband and I many ideas, tools and games to play with our kids at home to further enhance their development. I recommend The Critical Thinking Child to all of my friends, especially those who are navigating the selective enrollment process at Chicago Public Schools. Lemi and her staff are incredibly knowledgeable and patient with both students and their parents." 

Allison Latta and Family 

A big fan!

"We're a long-time fan . For years, I've been telling my family and friends that Critical Thinking Child is an indispensable resource for any parent serious about their child's education. The games, puzzles and play-based activity lessons helped to develop my kids' reading, math and test-taking skills. I also like how this program stimulates critical thinking through play. It's been great to witness the academic growth and the creative ways my kids problem solve and use math thinking strategies. We highly recommend the tools and program to our family and friends. Thank you Lemi!

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Wendy Taylor and Family 

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"My 3.5 year old daughter and I have been working with The Critical Thinking Child for the last few weeks. Ever since we started these sessions, I have seen a marked improvement in how my daughter thinks, draws conclusions and articulates ideas. She is now learning the letter sounds and how to read. As a parent, I love the plan that Lemi and team has put together for my daughter, after the initial assessment. It has definitely made my life as a parent a little easier, knowing that my daughter is learning and learning right.  

Thanks Lemi and team. Keep up the great work. " 

Ruchi Singh and Family