Is this too easy for an almost 5 year old? Hoping for more than 10 minutes of puzzles.

So this is a difficult question to answer for the simple reason of differentiating development levels. But for example, if you have a child that is at the "appropriate" 5 yr development level then I would imagine they would still have fun with this. If they are developmentally "behind" they may struggle with it. I bought this one (Kanoodle Jr.) For my 3 yr old which was born at 25 weeks so he is a bit behind in areas and he isnt quite capable of figuring it out fully. However, I also bought the regular Kanoodle 3D for my 10 yr old which is exceptionally ahead and he can sit forever working on one. All in all, it's a great puzzle to have around and a great convenience starter. The adults that have come into our home have had a great time with the Jr and the 3D!

Is this good for An almost six year old or should I go with the non junior version

The beginning puzzles will be very easy. However, the difficulty increases as you work through the manual. There are plenty of challenges for my five year old. I would start with this edition.

The video makes it seem like all you do is mirror the colors on the sheet you slide underneath. Is it more complex than that?

There are blank squares too. You have to infer which piece goes where and how to orient each one based on the combination of colors and blank squares on the sheet below. Each sheet gets harder the later in the booklet that it is. This set is great for younger children. I’d say 2-7. For children over 8, I’d recommend Kanoodle, which is more complex than Kanoodle Jr. We have both and love them.

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A replacement booklet can be requested by calling our Customer Service team at 1-800-995-4436, between Monday - Friday 8:30 – 5pm CT, or by e-mailing us at info@educationalinsights.com.

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🧩 Unlock your child’s genius, one puzzle at a time!

BRAIN BOOSTING FUN - 60 puzzles designed to sharpen logical thinking and spatial reasoning.
KID FRIENDLY DESIGN - Chunky, colorful pieces sized for little hands to easily grasp and manipulate.
PROGRESSIVE CHALLENGE - Tasks increase in difficulty to keep young minds engaged and growing.
TRAVEL READY PORTABLE - Compact puzzle board doubles as a carrying case—ideal for road trips and waiting rooms.
SCREEN FREE ENTERTAINMENT - Perfect for on-the-go play—no batteries or screens needed.

Educational Insights Kanoodle Jr. is a 72-page puzzle book featuring 60 spatial reasoning tasks with increasing difficulty. Designed for young children, it includes 8 chunky, colorful puzzle pieces and a portable puzzle board that doubles as a carrying case. This screen-free, battery-free game promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and creative skills, making it an ideal travel companion and educational toy for early learners.

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Educational Objective(s)	Color Recognition, Creative Thinking, Memory Skill
Language:	English
Model Number	EI-3078
Number of Game Players	1
Number of Puzzle Pieces	8
Assembly Required	Yes
Batteries Required	No
Batteries Included	No
tech_spec_battery_description_toys	No battery required
Material Type(s)	Plastic
Remote Control Included?	No
Colour	Multicolor
Product Dimensions	15.75 x 12.7 x 2.54 cm; 199.58 g
Item model number	EI-3078
Manufacturer	Learning Resources
Country of Origin	USA
Item Weight	200 g

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