The Best Puzzles For 5 Year Olds

For Lil Astronauts

Melissa & Doug Solar System Floor Puzzle

Get Lost In Space

Budding astronauts will find comfort and excitement in this 48 piece solar system puzzle made of thick, sturdy cardboard. They'll learn about our solar system and have lots of fun in the process!

Melissa & Doug's 48 piece puzzle is a perfect fit for little ones with their head in the clouds. This lovely floor puzzle illustrates our solar system in vivid color. Each drawing is labeled so young puzzlers can learn a thing or two about the solar system while they're putting the pieces together.

While they're puzzling away, you can turn on your favorite intergalactic adventure. What will you choose—old school Star Wars or perhaps The Martian?

The puzzle is constructed with 48 extra-thick pieces, and the sturdy surface is easy to clean in case it gets dirty.

Key Features

  • 48 pieces
  • Easy to clean image for messy hands
  • Made with thick cardboard
For Elsa & Ana Fans

Ravensburger Frozen Puzzle Box

Don't Let This Puzzle Go

This Frozen puzzle box is a dream come true for the Frozen fan in your life. With three equally adorable puzzles to choose from, Disney fans of all ages will have a blast putting the pieces together.

Do you want to build a puzzle?

How about three puzzles in one set? Ravensburger's Frozen puzzle box includes three puzzles with three unique Frozen images the Frozen fan in your life will adore!

Each puzzle shows your favorite Frozen characters being their silly, authentic selves. In one puzzle, Olaf is chasing after his fallen head. In another, Elsa and Ana are smiling and posing. In the last one—our favorite, arguably— Sven is happily speeding down a hill with Kristoff, Ana, and Olaf holding on tight.

The variety of puzzle subjects ensures each Frozen fan will connect with at least one of the puzzles, even though all are incredible!

One perk of purchasing a Ravensburger puzzle is that these puzzles are built with thick cardboard with a glare-free linen structured paper surface.

Key Features

  • Three puzzles each with 49 pieces
  • Anti-glare image surface
  • Each puzzle piece is unique from the rest
For Hours Of Fun

Vileafy 12-Pack Of Jigsaw Puzzles

Everyone Gets A Turn

Vileafy's pack of 12 puzzles is ideal for larger families or kids who like to puzzle all day long. With a unique image on each puzzle, your kids will be wowed by all the puzzling options!

There's a puzzle for everyone with Vileafy's pack of 12 unique jigsaw puzzles. Unlike others on our list, Vileafy's set is made of sturdy, smooth wood pieces. Each puzzle comes with a wood tray so you can store completed puzzles in their tray and display them without worrying about the puzzle coming apart. If you want to move the puzzle, you're in luck because each puzzle board and tray come with a cute sheer storage bag.

With twelve colorful illustrations to choose from, your 5-year-old won't soon grow tired of this set. Young space lovers will be delighted by the colorful UFO puzzle; whereas sports car fans will love the various automobile puzzles. There's a puzzle for everyone!

Key Features

  • Comes in a pack of 12
  • Each puzzle has 16 pieces
  • Various puzzle images, each with cute illustration
For Young Builders

MasterPieces Caterpillar 60 Piece Puzzle

Construct A Complex Reality

Sixty pieces of fun await your little ones as they build a bridge with the help of some construction workers and neat machinery. This puzzle is an entertaining yet informative challenge!

Assembling the puzzle is only half the fun with MasterPieces' 60 piece puzzle. Once your little ones put all the pieces together, they can analyze the bigger picture. The puzzle features construction workers hard at work assembling a bridge, so there's lots to discuss.

Your kiddo can count all the construction cones, how many cranes are working in the distance, how many people are on the bridge, or even how many man hold covers there are. This search-and-find style puzzle is perfect for kids with an active mind who like to learn and be challenged.

It's awesome for aspiring young builders who want to learn something new each time they complete the puzzle.

Key Features

  • 60 pieces
  • Made with recycled chipboard
  • Fun before and after finishing
Alaina Strollo

Alaina is a writer and editor for the TravelAwaits team. Between her love for delicious food, hidden gems and niche destinations, and binge-watching travel series on Netflix, Alaina loves writing most of all. She is a storyteller at heart with a passion for sharing stories with the world.