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Puzzles for Kids: Explore the …

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Puzzles have become one of my favorite pandemic pastimes. Until family vacations are back, here are some cool puzzles for kids to explore the world from home.

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Puzzles For Kids: Explore the World From Home

This World Map Foam Puzzle would be a great play date activity for young elementary school kids.  Play some international tunes and serve fun global bites and the kids won’t even realize they’re learning.

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Foam World Map Puzzle

This wooden USA Puzzle Map from Melissa and Doug is a great way for kids and up to learn their United States geography.

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This wooden USA map puzzle is a great choice for elementary school kids.

This 3D Globe Puzzle from Ravensburger is a good option for kids ages 7-12.  The 180-piece puzzle features curved pieces that click into a solid ball when completed. I love that it includes a rotation stand for display.

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3D Globe puzzle

Tweens and teens can spot some insta-worthy global landmarks in this 1000 piece Globetrotter Jigsaw Puzzle.

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Cool puzzles for kids – Globetrotter Jigsaw Puzzle

For artsy kids (and adults) Michael Storrings has a slew of scenic puzzles from favorite cities like NYC, Paris, London, etc. Here’s New York City’s Bethesda Fountain in Central Park, 1000 piece puzzle.

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Which is your favorite?

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Are we there yet? A new iPad …

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If you’re heading out of town for Thanksgiving, you’ll want to download the Map the World iPad app before you go.  It’s free, its fun, its educational and it”s a great app for traveling since it will keep the whole family entertained.

Globetrotting Mommy - Travelzoo's Map the World iPad app review

Globetrotting Mommy – Travelzoo’s Map the World iPad app review

This new iPad app, launched as part of Travelzoo‘s 15th birthday celebration, offers up nine puzzles for kids and adults to hone their geography knowledge.  You simply drag the colorful puzzle pieces into the matching spot while recordings of the place’s names help you learn how to pronounce them.

Globetrotting Mommy - Map the World iPad App

Globetrotting Mommy – Map the World iPad App

I did a few puzzles and they were quite challenging (I’m talking to you Oceans and Seas).  I really thought it would be too hard for my 4-year old but when I set her up with the United States puzzle, I was pleasantly surprised to see her finish it (in 10 minutes but still…).  If you’re traveling with grandparents, I think this would be an easy app to get them working on their techie skills since its pretty self explanatory and they’ll enjoy the congratulatory prompts along the way.

The new iPad game also introduces players to one of the world’s poorest countries, Malawi.  Through a giving-back program, Travelzoo is encouraging parents to donate $1 or more to Open Arms Malawi, a charitable organization that provides medical attention, shelter, education, food and love to some of Malawi’s 1,000,000 orphaned and abandoned children.  A nice touch to go along with giving thanks this season.

What’s your favorite app for traveling?

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