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🧩Toddler Play & Learn Essentials
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items If you have a toddler or multiple..like me 😅 These are some of the hands-on learning toys and tools that help little minds grow through play. I made sure to share toys that build focus, creativity, and early skills without pressure. Fun for them and...
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Early Learner - Hands On
Homeschool Preschool
Screen Free Play
Imaginative Play
Early Learner - Hands On
Here are some toys that encourage curiosity imagination in hands-on discovery, simple intentional, and worth it!
One of our favorite learning tools! A great way to make learning fun.
Shapes Chunky Puzzle - 8 Pieces - Melissa & Doug
FULLY FUNCTIONING MOP?! What?! My kids love this toy. Cleaning just got easier 😉
BLF FUN Kids Spray Mop Toy with Real Sprayer
Kiddos love helping around the house using their own broom, so cute!
Wooden Kids Cleaning Set, 8 Pieces Montessori Toy
Long car rides, or just looking for something to keep those little minds and hands busy.. this is our go to!
Guolely Montessori Busy Board Toy for Toddlers
My kids have had these for years, I need to replace them because half of them are gone! They play with them every day on the fridge while I cook!
Melissa & Doug Wooden Animal Magnets Set (20)
I have two of these for both of my kids and even though my five-year-old doesn’t need it for words anymore. She’s using the Spanish setting to learn Spanish! This is a fantastic toy and learning tool!
LeapFrog Learning Friends 100 Words Book
We know babies love to make noise, it is such a cute little instrument for them to enjoy!
XYAIZL Children’s Wooden Xylophone Toy
My little one absolutely loved practicing to walk with this! She also played with it a year later because the toy part actually comes off too!
VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker
Homeschool Preschool
As a mom who’s homeschooling through the early years, these are some of my must haves that I love to use with my little ones little ones and they love to!
This is great to work on dexterity! Get those little fingers moving and working while creating some pretty cool projects
Wikki Stix for Doodlers - 24 Neon & Primary
I absolutely love this tool. It’s fun for the little ones and a great visual when learning math.
MOTREE Preschool Math Counting Blocks Toy
These puzzles have been have been so helpful in our learning journey for our young youngest!
Colors & Shapes Puzzle
If your child is hands on using this little clock, it is definitely going to be helpful when learning time!
Learning Resources Time Activity Set - 41 pcs
This abacus is a staple in our house! We’ve used it for a learning numbers, counting and even colors with my little one!
Melissa & Doug Classic Wooden Abacus Toy
While I love this puzzle, it does come with a lot of little pieces so we just have to make sure we store it properly, but this is amazing for number recognition.
CozyBomB™ Montessori Wooden Number Puzzles
If you’re looking for something to fill in the gaps between your learning sessions, scissor activities are always a good idea!
Scissor Skills Preschool Activity Book: Cut & Color
Screen Free Play
We love a good movie and some family screen time. However, moderation and balance is key. Here are some ideas if you are looking for screen free time!
This is another one of our busy books. This is great for the older toddler! Perfect for car rides or just quiet time
Huijing Montessori Busy Book - Toddler Toys & Autism Learning
Blocks are always a good idea!
Discovery™ Wood Castle Blocks 80-Piece Set
As a Disney family, this was definitely a lot of fun!
Skillmatics Disney Princess Search & Find Game
This is the simplest activity but huge impact & children absolutely love this sticker pen!
Melissa & Doug Sticker Wow! 24-Page Activity Pad
More quiet time activities I love this one because we have to follow directions, but you can also get creative with the shapes too
LiKee Wooden Shape Puzzles 36 Blocks & 60 Cards
This will keep your little one busy for some time!
Magnetic Color & Number Maze Montessori Toy
A great quiet time activity!
Melissa & Doug Pattern Blocks & Boards Set
Imaginative Play
My little ones love dress up these are some of the costumes we’re using right now!
I leave these in a little basket in my kids play area and they go to town! These are so fun.
Audaisyly 6Pcs Jungle Safari Animal Headbands
These scarves are wonderful for dress up play, magic tricks, or anything else ENDLESS possibilities with these!
Lolakee 12PCS Juggling Dance Scarves 24in
These costumes are great when we were learn learned about community helpers!
IVENRXIU Toddler 4-in-1 Role Play Set
Every little one loves a superhero now they can be their own!
AICOC Kids Double-Side Capes & Masks
My kids love playing doctor with this set!
Sundaymot 34 Pcs Kids Doctor Kit with Bag
The twinkle lights are the perfect addition to this tent! We made this our reading nook!
Kids Indoor Play Tent with Mat, Lights