We love open ended toys. Going deep not wide has been super helpful when picking out toys to have around our house. It helps feel like we don't have as much clutter, and there are so many creative opportunities for play.
Toddlers imaginations are so big, I could see my toddler having a ball with this to kick off "rescue missions”.
Target - Melissa & Doug PAW Patrol Rescue Mission Wooden Dashboard: Fine Motor Skill Development, Realistic Functions
I am always carrying toy cars in my bags to break out at the park. You can never have enough hot wheels!
Hot Wheels Single Pack – (Styles May Vary)
One can never have enough bubble solution.
Bubble Solution 128oz - Sun Squad™: Refill for Bubble Toys, Ages 3+
This scooter is so fun to zip around the neighborhood or to the park on.
We got these when my daughter was 2. We play with them all of the time. Her older cousins also have fun with them. They are great for all ages and so open ended!
B. toys Balance Beams - Balance & Groove Set Balance Board
My girl has recently been into dinosaurs. Love this dinosaur set. So many opportunities for open ended play.
Aurora Toys Small Dinosaur Habitat Timeless Playset Multicolor 6"
Honorable mention - we received a gift in this box, and LOVE storing our animal figurings in it. It has held up so well.
Rainbow Sparkles Gift Box - Spritz™
This is one of those gifts that even if the person already has some, you can never have enough! Magnatiles are so so fun, and great for all ages! We play with ours weekly.
MAGNA-TILES® - America's #1 Magnetic Building Sets – MAGNA TILES
We play with our cafe machine all the time. This one is so cute! Make sure to get one that makes noises.