This is the reason my daughter at almost 2 knows the sounds that each letter makes! It also has a flat back and doesn't need to be used on a fridge - it scratched our stainless.
Fridge Phonics Magnetic Letter Set - LeapFrog
The best shape puzzle around! Has a lot of shapes and I love that the colors are primary colors so she learns colors also!
Dailyfunn Montessori Shape Peg Puzzles 12-18M
Another one my daughter had so much fun with!
Playskool Busy Ball Popper Toy for Toddlers 9M+
They are loud but my goodness does my daughter love these. Now she can open and close them herself!
Poppin' Pipes Pop Tubes - BunMo.com
These aren't the exact poppers we had, but any popper will work and these are so cute! We use these a lot in the car.
3 Pack Sensory Fidget Poppers Push Bubble Toy
This was one of her favorite 1st birthday gifts and now she can switch out the characters herself! Great way to avoid screen time!
tonies®
We love breaking this out on a rainy day for some inside fun! Each piece folds up easy and stores under a bed, and I love that each piece can be used separate!
GeerWest 3 in 1 Kids Play Tent with Ball Pit
I loved watching my daughter grow with this puzzle - from opening the flap and throwing all the animals in, to then putting them all through the correct hole! Highly recommend this puzzle!
Take-Along Sorting Barn- Melissa and Doug
It still shocks me that my little 1 year old could figure out this toy! And it is small enough to fit in a diaper bag and bring to a restaurant!
AZEN Montessori Sensory Toys for 1-3 Year Olds
I was surprised by how much you can do with this simple toy! Stacking, colors, hiding toys under, putting toys on, counting....highly, highly recommend!
Stack Up Cups | Stacking Toy for Toddlers - Battat Toys
A classic! I waited until after she was about 1.5 to introduce playdoh because she still puts things in her mouth, but this has been a great craft that keeps her busy so I can get dinner done!
Play Doh ™ – Official Site
Another classic - my daughter loves these! I grab a plain piece of paper and draw some shapes and letters and she goes to town trying to color them in!
Crayola Jumbo Crayons for Toddlers, Coloring Supplies, 16ct
My daughter loves little animal figurines so any little people set is a hit in our house! But right now Mickey is her favorite!
Fisher-Price® Little People® Mickey and Friends Playset - Mattel Shop
Love this for another screen time free toy! My daughter loves sitting and putting the cards in and out herself.
Amazon.com: Talking Flash Cards Educational Toys
My daughter loves looking at pictures so once a month I print new pictures of family and friends for her to look it! Great way for her to get familiar with faces she doesn't see often.