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Build the Wooden Puzzle
Find a place for the eight pieces on the puzzle base, then take them out and try another game.
ONE LITTLE POUCH. SO MUCH PLAY.
Five Ways to Play in One Little Pouch.
A wooden puzzle that becomes fishing, threading, storytelling and more.
ONE LITTLE POUCH. SO MUCH PLAY.
Five Ways to Play in One Little Pouch.
A wooden puzzle that becomes fishing, threading, storytelling and more.
Calm Crew 5-in-1 Wooden Puzzle
Calm Crew 5-in-1 Wooden Puzzle
5-IN-1 WOODEN PUZZLE · AGES 3+
A Puzzle They'll Keep Coming Back To.
You know the puzzles that get finished once and forgotten? I wanted something my kids could come back to again and again—with a different kind of play each time.
- Solve: A wooden board and eight illustrated Calm Crew pieces make a familiar puzzle.
- Play Again: A magnetic fishing rod and threading cord turn those pieces into new challenges.
- Imagine: Flip pieces for calming symbols, tell stories, and pack everything into the included cotton pouch.
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Product Details
The Wooden Puzzle & Eight Pieces
- Wooden puzzle board, approximately 16 cm across
- 8 wooden pieces: 6 Calm Crew animal characters plus airplane and suitcase helper pieces
- Illustrated fronts and engraved strategy symbols on the reverse
Magnetic Fishing & Threading
- Magnetic fishing rod to catch the wooden pieces
- Threading needle and approximately 30 cm cotton-coloured cord
- Use the same pieces to fish, thread and build the puzzle
Calm Crew Guide & Cotton Bag
- Parent guide introducing the Calm Crew, feelings, symbols and playful strategies
- Cotton Mimu & Me drawstring storage pouch for playing at home or taking it along
Age & Supervision
The five-in-one wooden puzzle is recommended for ages 3+ with direct adult supervision. It includes small accessories, a magnetic fishing rod and a threading cord.
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Supports
growing skills
growing skills
Made for
repeat play
repeat play
At home &
on the go
on the go
ONE TOY, SO MANY POSSIBILITIES
Why Should a Puzzle Only Be a Puzzle?
That was my question. I wanted something my kids would keep coming back to, not finish once and forget about. So we gave the same eight wooden pieces five ways to play, with Benny and his friends woven right in.
THE FIVE WAYS TO PLAY
Five Games in One Little Set
Let your child choose which game to try first. The pieces work in all five.
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Go Fishing for a Friend
Use the magnetic rod to catch Benny, Hazel or another piece. Who will you catch next?
03
Thread the Characters
Guide the included needle and cord through the wooden pieces. Make a sequence and start again.
04
Tell a Calm Crew Story
Pick a character and imagine their day. What happened? How might they be feeling?
05
Flip for a Strategy Clue
Turn a piece over, spot the engraved symbol and find a playful strategy to try in the parent guide.
THOUGHTFUL DETAILS ON BOTH SIDES
A Character on the Front. A Helpful Reminder on the Back
Benny's volcano symbol, for example, reminds children of volcano jumps and cooling-the-volcano breaths when frustration bubbles up. The included guide connects the other Calm Crew symbols to simple strategies families can try together.
BEHIND THE DESIGN
Why I Designed This
This started with a little animal-threading activity in our earlier travel activity kits. It was cute, but I kept asking: what if one little activity could do more? We worked with our manufacturer to add magnetic fishing and a puzzle base, giving the same pieces new ways to play.
At home, I'd invented Benny, a bear inspired by my son, so we could tell stories about hard moments in his day. Benny grew into the Calm Crew, including Millie, inspired by my daughter, and Hazel, designed by my son. With pediatric occupational therapist Dr. Calli Studebaker, we connected each friend to a feeling and a playful strategy, and Nina illustrated them. Engraved symbols and a parent guide brought it all together. Now children have five ways to play, learn and explore feelings in one little cotton bag.
Brittany · Founder of Mimu & Me
FROM REAL FAMILIES
Loved in Real Life
See how families use the Calm Crew Puzzle at home and out in the world.
Good to Know
Questions Parents Ask About the Calm Crew Puzzle
What's in the set, how the five games work and how to bring the Calm Crew characters into everyday play.
What ages is the Calm Crew Puzzle designed for?
The five-in-one wooden puzzle is recommended for ages 3+ with direct adult supervision. It includes small accessories, a magnetic fishing rod and a threading cord.
What are the five ways to play?
Children can build the wooden puzzle, catch pieces with the magnetic fishing rod, thread them with the included needle and cord, invent stories with the Calm Crew characters, or flip them over to explore the strategy symbols. There is no required order. Choose whichever game your child enjoys.
How do the characters and strategies connect?
The characters represent familiar childhood feelings, with engraved symbols on the backs of the pieces to remind children of playful strategies. Benny, for example, is connected to frustration; his volcano symbol can prompt volcano jumps and cooling breaths. The included parent guide explains each character and strategy. It's a playful conversation starter, not a promise to stop big feelings.
Do I need to know the Calm Crew strategies already?
No. The included parent guide introduces the characters, explains their symbols and offers strategy ideas. You can start by fishing, threading or telling stories, then explore the feelings and strategies together whenever it feels natural.
Is the puzzle just for travel?
Not at all. It's made for play at home, restaurant tables, waiting rooms, family visits and trips. The cotton storage pouch makes it easier to keep the set together when you head out.
What comes in the set? Are the pieces double-sided?
You'll receive the wooden puzzle base, eight illustrated wooden pieces (six Calm Crew friends plus airplane and suitcase pieces), a magnetic fishing rod, a threading needle and cord, the Calm Crew parent guide and a cotton storage pouch. The pieces feature engraved symbols on the back that connect to the guide.
How is this different from a regular wooden puzzle?
That was exactly my question when we designed it: why should a puzzle only do one thing? These eight pieces can be used for five different kinds of play, from fishing and threading to storytelling. The Calm Crew characters and the guide give you another way to explore feelings together.
Is adult supervision recommended?
Yes. Use with direct adult supervision, particularly for the small pieces, magnetic fishing accessories, threading needle and cord. Recommended for ages 3+.
How does this support age-appropriate play and development?
The Puzzle is recommended for ages 3+. Different activities offer different ways to practise: fishing invites hand-eye coordination, threading supports fine-motor control, matching encourages noticing shapes, and storytelling opens up language and imagination. Children can revisit whichever activity suits their interests and developing skills, with direct adult supervision around small parts and the cord.
Try Two of the Eight Pieces Below
The included parent guide explains every symbol and activity.
Benny the Bear
FEELS: Angry & Frustrated
Calm Symbol: VolcanoStrategy: Cool the Lava
Tap a piece to reveal its symbol
Lila the Fox
FEELS: Worried & Nervous
Calm Symbol: AnchorStrategy: Anchor My Body
Tap a piece to reveal its symbol
Five Games in One Set
Today it's a puzzle. Tomorrow it's a fishing game. Another day, Benny might have a story to tell. Same pieces, different ways to play.
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