Toys / Puzzles

Canadian Woodworking toy and puzzle articles feature safe, fun projects, clever designs, and step-by-step guidance for creating engaging wooden toys and puzzles for children and the young at heart.

  • A toy box to last generations

    Help keep your living room organized with a toy box made from cost-effective, plentiful construction-grade lumber.

    February 17, 2025
    David Takeda
  • bike jump

    Build a plywood bike jump

    Riding bikes is a whole lot of fun for kids, and this jump will crank up the fun even more.

    July 23, 2023
    Rob Brown
  • Seven piece cross puzzle

    The object of this puzzle is to make a “cross” from the seven pieces.

    January 13, 2021
    Rea Gibson
  • Flags Puzzle

    It’s rewarding to be able to share your woodworking interests with family, friends, and colleagues during festive seasons. Make a few of these puzzles so you can have one around, and also give a few away.

    December 13, 2019
    Murray Mackinnon
  • checker board

    How To Make a Double-Sided Board Game

    Whether you're relaxing by the lake, or having some quiet family time in your backyard, board games are great fun to have around. They're even more fun to play if you built them yourself.

    July 13, 2018
    Rob Brown
  • kid's train set

    Build a kids’ train set

    This fun train set is a simple project to make, will introduce kids to how enjoyable woodworking can be and will allow you to spend some time with your children.

    January 13, 2018
    Rob Brown
  • Make a 3D Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle

    Whether working alone or with friends and family, assembling a jigsaw puzzle can be fun, and completing one can be very gratifying. The same can be said about making one, and watching someone enjoy putting it together (or at least trying to) is especially enjoyable.

    January 13, 2018
    Chris Wong
  • Build a Magic Cube

    All children have a natural love for toys, but they also have a natural interest in tricks. This magic cube will grab the attention of any child, and will cause adults to wonder how it was done too.  

    November 13, 2016
    Lorraine Choi
  • Playing card holders

    Make a Set of Kids’ Playing Card Holders

    If you have kids or grandchildren who would like to play card games, but are having trouble holding a mitt full of cards, here’s your answer. Make a few extras while you’re at it, as I’m sure there are other kids in your life who would like to receive one as a gift.

    November 13, 2016
    Rob Brown
  • Build a Time Delay Exploding Box

    This is a fun weekend project for woodworkers who are long on enthusiasm and short on time – or short of holiday gifts.

    November 13, 2014
    Charles Mak
  • pen holder

    Make a Pen-Holder Puzzle

    Wood can do some wonderful things, and one of them is compress. Use hot water to create this trick pen holder; I bet few of your friends will be able to figure out how it was put together.

    March 13, 2014
    Charles Mak
  • Build an Indoor Bouldering Wall for Kids

    Kids love to climb. Unfortunately, for most jumpy parents, kids often want to do it in the most dangerous places – like from rolling-desk-chair to top-of-fridge. In just one weekend, this fun project can channel those vertical compulsions somewhere a little safer.

    January 3, 2014
    Jennifer Ball
  • Devil Amongst the Tinkers

    This fast-moving game is easy to make, easy to play and is sure to provide lots of laughs.

    November 13, 2013
    Alex McCubbin
  • Make a children’s sleigh

    Rather than spend another Canadian winter waiting for spring, get outside, enjoy the snow and pretend you’re a kid again!

    November 13, 2012
    Rob Brown
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