My curated list of top-notch educational toys for preschoolers that have worked wonders in engaging my daughter's imagination.
Game changer. I had been trying letter tracing paper workbooks and my daughter didn't seem ready for them so I got this board and she has been happily tracing her letters everyday. She also loves the dry erase workbook.
Motlan Montessori Wooden Alphabet & Numbers Board
The shapes help them understand how a letter or number is constructed which then makes it easier to write them.
Coogam Wooden Letter Number Puzzle Toy Set
This cash register is an MVP at playtime. We use the Melissa and Doug food and crates for a whole grocery store set up.
Battat Cash Register Toy Playset, 26-Pieces
This play set is so high quality.
Melissa & Doug Food Groups
This puzzle is so beautiful and also challenging! We have had it for six months and she still enjoys trying to figure it out.
Animal Parade A to Z Puzzle
Obsessed with this toy.
Battat Education Magnetic Alphabet Fishing Set Game
I didnt understand what a game changer these building plates were until we were in the playroom at the library and there were a bunch of these and duplos out, my daughter played for an hour non stop.
LEGO® DUPLO® Green Building Plate 10980 | DUPLO® | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop US
I love this set, it has a bit of everything.
LEGO DUPLO Classic Brick Box Building Set 10913
Promotes building and coordination!
B. toys Wooden Train Set - Wood & Wheels
Yep, that's right, every toy, doll, and imaginary character is sick so this bunny DR. set is a must-have around our house. Also, the quality of this toy is impressive, a lot of the tools light up.
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This magnetic puzzle is a MVP. Not only does it teach colors and motor skills, its also just fun.
TOP BRIGHT Magnetic Color Maze Sorting Game
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The cutest motor skills building toy and also it makes a great gift!
Hape Caterpillar Fruit Feast Playset
This is great for kids who love to go on adventures in the backyard, and its also the most adorable.
Melissa & Doug Grand Canyon National Park Hiking Gear Play Set with Photo Disk Viewer
These blocks are incredible, we love to incorporate our train set and make a full on transportation system for the city.
umbresen 115 Pcs Wooden City Building Blocks Set
If you have a kid that is always getting into stuff, this busy board is the perfect for learning fine motor skills!
TINTECUSA Busy Board with LED Light, Wooden Toy
This marble run encourages problem solving and engineering.
Marble Run Starter Set
There are so many ways to play with this, and it also looks incredible on a shelf.
3D Rainbow Cube Arranging Game
This doorway farmers market/bakery is absolutely one of our favorite things to play with right now.
Double Sided Doorway Farmers Market & Bakery
This one will keep their attention for awhile because its challenging but also fun.
Magnetic Drawing Board for Kids with Dot Beads
These blocks are IT for teaching early building skills, making castles, and having stacking contests. The only con is that they do take up some space so you have to have some dedicated storage space for them.
Melissa & Doug Extra-Thick Cardboard Building Blocks - 24 Blocks in 3 Sizes