Best Human Body Puzzles for Kids of All Ages
Human body puzzles are a wonderful way for kids to learn basic anatomy. They are amazing for building concentration, patience, and teamwork at all ages. Finding the right anatomy puzzle for a child’s developmental stage is key. Younger children should start with simple puzzles with a few pieces, while older children can benefit from jigsaw puzzles with many pieces.
Why are anatomy puzzles so great?
Human body learning puzzles for kids and adults
There are so many great human body puzzles for different ages and levels. Even parents and teachers can join the fun!
Wooden Puzzle for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Looking for a great human body puzzle for beginners? This beautiful wooden puzzle has realistic illustrations of the main internal organs. The top layer shows the body of a girl or a boy, and you can choose between 3 different races: White, Asian, and Black.
Because the wooden pieces are thick, this puzzle could be a durable learning toy for classrooms and families with multiple children.
Note: Due to the choking hazard risk with small pieces, supervision is required for children under age three and those mouthing objects.
24-piece Magnetic Human Body Organ Systems
Discover fascinating organ systems under our skin and clothes! This magnetic puzzle allows kids to visualize each organ system (including anatomically correct male and female genitalia). Then, add the clothing puzzle layer on top.
The puzzle set includes a stand and a tray to organize the pieces. This educational toy is great for preschool and kindergarten classrooms. It’s also fun for families to have at home.
50, 75, 100-piece Human Body Floor Puzzle for Kids
This exciting set of large floor puzzles includes:
- A double-sided 50-piece girl/boy puzzle
- A 75-piece puzzle of the inner organs
- A 100-piece glow-in-the-dark skeleton puzzle
Note that the girl/boy puzzle features anatomically correct genital parts. When put together, each completed human body puzzle is about the size of a young child!
200-piece Anatomy Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids
While assembling this human body puzzle, kids can get an overview of the major organ systems. All images are realistic human anatomy drawings. This jigsaw puzzle can be a fun homeschool or after-school activity for kids of various ages in elementary school.
Note: Words are very small. They could be difficult to read without a magnifying glass.
500-piece Anatomy Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids and Adults
Designed by a medical illustrator from Johns Hopkins University, these human body puzzles feature detailed, larger-than-life anatomically-accurate organs.
Get each of the seven 500-piece organ system puzzles to explore inside the head, thorax, abdomen, arms, and legs. The lifelike details of the brain, lungs, digestive system, and other organs are truly impressive.
Or challenge yourself with the whole 10-foot tall human body puzzle, which has more than 4,300 puzzle pieces!
1000-piece Anatomy Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids and Adults
Looking for an extra challenge? Learn complicated anatomy terms while working on these 1000-piece anatomy jigsaw puzzles! Each human body puzzle set features different organ systems, such as the following:
- Brain and nervous system
- Cardiovascular system
- Skeletal system
- Muscular system
Benefits of human body jigsaw puzzles
More fun human body toys and books for kids
Published on October 4, 2022. Updated on April 8, 2024 by Betty Choi, MD
Published on October 4, 2022. Updated on April 8, 2024 by Betty Choi, MD
Betty Choi, MD
Dr. Betty Choi is a Harvard-trained pediatrician who makes learning fun and doable. She created the kids’ anatomy book Human Body Learning Lab, which Science Magazine recommended as a “notable standout in the genre.”