Keeping our children entertained in the world of technology can be overwhelming. Here are some things we like at my house.
These toys are loved by the kids and are durable in how they're made.
Melissa & Doug: #1 Preschool Brand For Wooden Toys
When my kids were smaller, we couldn't fail with clothes from Carter's.
Carter's
This activity is so much fun and engaging.
Hapinest Find and Seek Scavenger Hunt Game
This is an amazing video for the littles learning to speak and associate letter sounds with the approprate letters. It's very engaging for them.
Leapfrog: Letter Factory : Roy Allen Smith
My son is Autistic, and these headphones have been a lifesaver for events that he wanted to attend but were too loud for him.
Snug noise cancelling headphones
A fun twist on the traditional building blocks, the creativity and brainstorming that goes into building with these has been a kid favorite at my house.
Magna-Tiles
Introduced to this game during my son's speech therapy, my kids absolutely loved this game.
Disney Eye Found It!® | Games for Kids
Combining the nostalgia for parents for the game of Trouble, and the love of Bluey for their kids, Bluey Trouble is a fun hit, especially if you'll have younger kids around for a while.
Hasbro Trouble: Bluey Edition Board Game
I used this with my kids during the pandemic when we were doing virtual learning, and now I use this in the daycare class I teach. The kids love it, and my daycare kids ask for us to reset the calendar if I didn't get to it quick enough, lol.
Melissa & Doug My First Daily Magnetic Calendar
I was taught a game similar to this growing up, but we called it “dots” and had to make squares instead of triangles. I love this game because it combines that touch of nostalgia, while also working on the fine motor skills needed to put the rubber b...