Read & Play with Allie: Trucks
Playing with puzzles is a teacher and parent favorite for quiet time, when kids need to calm down. When I taught preschool, after lunch but before nap was always a good time for puzzles because it...
View ArticleMore Ways to Play & Learn: Strike Up the Marching Band!
Celebrate the spirit of independence by encouraging kids to march to their own beat . . . literally! Bring out maracas, cymbals, xylophones, drums, tone blocks, bells and anything else you can find to...
View ArticleGift Guru: Picking the Best Holiday Gifts for Toddlers
Do you have a teetering toddler on your holiday list? These little ones are finding their feet, finding their voices, and finding their way around a great big world of play! Celebrate their growing...
View ArticlePlaytime with Toy Vehicles
Trains, planes, boats and cars are all part of the wonderful world of toy vehicles! Even very young children can become fascinated with fire trucks, bright yellow buses on their way to school or trains...
View ArticlePhone Number Learning Activities for Kids!
This post of phone number learning activities is brought to us by guest blogger Julie Kieras at HappyStongHome. One day, I left my cell phone at home by accident. Which wasn’t really a big deal to me,...
View ArticleWhy Do Babies Love Mirror Toys?
As any parent knows, babies just LOVE to see themselves in their mirror toys. What could be more interesting and relatable to babies than another baby reflected back at them — who looks, feels, and...
View ArticleClassic Toys and Timeless Favorites
From babies to toddlers, to preschoolers and beyond, Melissa & Doug classic toys are timeless favorites for kids. These classic playtime activities feature engaging themes, innovative designs and...
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