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Learning, But Make It Dopamine
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Open-ended, low demand toys, games, and books that inspire imagination and spark learning moments.
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Building
 
Science
 
Reading
 
Games

Building

 
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Extremely satisfying to build with!
Magnetic Minecraft Blocks
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Seriously so fun
Tinker Toys for Kids | Building & Creative Play Sets
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It’s like Tinkertoys on steroids
K'nex | BasicFun!
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Hide the ideas packet and let the free building begin!
I Can Build It! Architecture Set
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One of our favorite magnetic tiles
Picasso Tiles products at Target
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Another of our favorite magnetic tiles
Connetix Construction Toys | John Lewis & Partners
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An imaginative precursor to Lego (USA link)
DUPLO® Building Bricks & Sets
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An imaginative precursor to Lego (UK link)
DUPLO® Building Bricks & Sets
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Maximum build potential! (USA link)
LEGO
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Maximum build potential! (UK link)
LEGO
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Science

 
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A safe diversion from touching real wires and outlets.
Power Up! Circuit Challenge
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A classic introduction to chemistry for curious kids.
Educational Volcano Science Kits for Kids Learning and Experiments
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It’s like a trophy with guts!
Human Body Model - Science Kit for Kids - STEM toys - Birthday Gifts for Boys & Girls
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An outdoor essential
Bubble Solution 128 fl oz - Sun Squad
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So many amazing bubble shapes to make with these!
Joyfy 29 Pcs Giant Bubble Wands Set with Tray, Bubble Maker Wands Bulk with Assorted Shapes for Kids Toddlers Summer Outdoor Play, Party Game
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Great for creating foam soap for sensory play
Mainstays Milk Frother, Battery-Powered Handheld Milk Frother Wand
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Reading

 
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Another excellent equalizing book for PDA kids
The Book with No Pictures book by B.J. Novak
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An incredible author responsible for Stalactite & Stalagmite which my children love and have learned so much from
List of books by author Drew Beckmeyer
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One of my boy’s all time favorites and a great way to settle down and learn to observe the sights, lights, and colors around you.
Night Train, Night Train book by Robert Burleight
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For children who like construction, building, and understanding how the cities and towns around them are planned out and constructed. Wonderful, informative details!
Up Goes the Skyscraper! book by Gail Gibbons
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A funny story that interlinks various classic fairy tales
Nibbles: The Book Monster - By Emma Yarlett - ThriftBooks
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An excellent equalizing book for PDA kids
Please Don't Read This Book book by Deanna Kizis
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A colorful, delicious story that gets kids excited about vegetables and cooking
Every Color Soup book by Jorey Hurley
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A whimsical introduction to differences and inclusion
Neither book by Airlie Anderson
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Introduces topics of racism and segregation and how society is far more beautiful when we accept one another
Mixed book
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Hear me out: Read this to your kid, give them a toy crocodile, bring that crocodile to their next dentist appointment and have them examine the crocodile first before taking their turn with the dentist. Eases so much anxiety!
The Crocodile & the Dentist book by Taro Gomi
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A classic that has become a new favorite in our house.
We're Going on a Bear Hunt book by Michael Rosen - ThriftBooks
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A goofy, tongue-twisting way to introduce letter sounds.
Dr. Seuss's ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book!... - ThriftBooks
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Games

 
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We don’t play by the rules. This game is great for lining up similar items (Ouisi game style), practicing words, or creating visual stories!
Outset Media Pickles to Penguins!
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An advanced matching game that’s fun for multiple ages
Cobra Paw - Ninja Reflexes Tile-Snatching Game for 2-6 ... - Walmart
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The only game of which my kid will play multiple rounds
Orchard Toys Shopping List
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A chill strategy game with plenty of opportunity for equalization.
Wooden Tic Tac Toe Board | Portable Giant Game Set
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