Educational Gifts for Toddlers That Are Not Plastic Junk

The best educational gifts for toddlers are open ended, well made, and matched to the child's stage. Here is how to choose one, with...

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Magnetic Tiles and Building Toys: What They Teach Beyond Play

Magnetic tiles are one of the most open ended building toys for young children. Here is what they teach, when to introduce them, and...

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Mess Free Drawing: How Reusable Water Drawing Books Build Pre Writing

A reusable water drawing book lets a child draw with plain water, no ink or mess. Here is how these books support pre writing...

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Quiet Books for Toddlers: What They Teach and How to Use Them

A quiet book is a soft, hands on activity book that builds fine motor skills and calm focus. Here is what quiet books teach...

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What Is a Busy Board, and How to Choose One That Grows With Your Child

A busy board builds fine motor skills, focus, and independence through hands on play. Here is what it teaches and how to pick one...

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Best Montessori Toys for 3 Year Olds

The best Montessori toys for a 3 year old feed a big year of imagination, early counting, and building. Here is what to choose...

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