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Gifts My Kids Actually Love

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Some of our favorite gifts my children (ages 2, 4, 7) have received through the years. These suggestions are things that actually kept my kids busy! Some things listed in Toddler Section are for all their ages so make sure you check it out
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Who doesn't love mess free painting? All three enjoy playing with this. Does require the mess free paper.
Crayola Color Wonder Magic Light Brush and Drawing Pad: Kids Painting Kit, Non-Toxic, Creative Art Set, Requires 3 AA Batteries
 
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For any paw patrol fans, these little figures can be colored and washed over and over again. My 2 and 4 year old love these.
Crayola 3ct Scribble Scrubbie Paw Patrol
 
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All my kids have played with this. The little ball is perfect for little hands. It had music and lights, helps with counting. Perfect for little active toddlers!
VTech Count & Win Sports Center with Basketball and Soccer Ball
 
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Feed the dinosaur. Works on colors, picture recognition, counting.
VTech Chomp and Count Dino, Green
 
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Push toy that pops the balls.
VTech Pop-a-Balls Push and Pop Bulldozer
 
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These bikes are so adorable for your little one.
SEREED Baby 4-Wheel Balance Bike 12-24M
 
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Cute little ice cream, the scoop actually picks it up. The magnets in the ice cream cones makes it stay on and allows you to stack the ice cream flavors
Melissa & Doug Scoop & Serve Ice Cream Set
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Another fidget board that keeps toddlers (and even older kids) entertained for more than 5 minutes!
Wooden Busy Board LED Light Montessori Toy
 
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Both my 2 and 4 year old love these. The velcro allows them to match, works on fine motor skills.
Toddler Busy Board Montessori Sensory Toy
 
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One can't go wrong with Magnatiles. These are a great gift for all ages!
MAGNA-TILES Clear Colors 37pc Set: Magnetic Building Toys for Math, Shapes, Creative Thinking & Engineering Skills
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All my kids love this! Have a box fan, have hours of fun.
W&O Glowing UFO Aerodome w/ LED & Sound
 
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Connect the two letter pieces, pretend to send mail with reusable stamps, practice hand writing.
Learning Resources Alphabet Mailbox - Montessori Toddler Toy
 
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Love love love! Adorable little bookbag that is interactive, helps with letters, use of a pencil, etc.
LeapFrog Mr. Pencil's ABC Backpack Green
 
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We have had this for the past 7 years, it had many roles. It was a slide, a car ramp, helps with tummy time.
Milliard Soft Foam Toddler Stairs & Ramp
 
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Adorable weedwacker that lights up, spins around and makes sounds.
Sunny Days Maxx Action Power Tools Toy
 
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All my kids (ages 2,4,7) enjoy playing with the switches.
Busy Board with LED Switches, Montessori Toy

Preschool Age

 
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Great for preK to kindergarden, helps with letter recognition, CVC words
The Fidget Game Word Pop - CVC Word Game
 
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Fun game that gets kids up and moving around. Great for ages 4+
Kitten Games Hurry Up Chicken Butt Game: Creative Social Skills Board for 2-6 Players
 
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Try to get all the toys before bedtime. This Bluey board game gets kids up for little challenges.
Bluey Scavenger Hunt Game
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Great for learning letters and pretending to play on a computer/tablet. Has many different activities
LeapFrog 2-in-1 LeapTop Touch - Pink
 
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Honestly you cannot go wrong with any of these but look how cute!!!
Ceramic Axolotl Painting Craft Kit - Mondo Llama™
 
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Cute mix and match Minnie
Melissa & Doug Disney Minnie Mouse Dress-Up Puzzle
 
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Great for ages 3-6, working on scissor skills. I love these scissors they only cut paper!
Melissa & Doug Scissor Skills Activity Book
 
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Two different levels to work on words.
THE BAMBINO TREE Sight Word Bingo Game K-1

School Age

 
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Fun card game for ages 6+
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza Card Game: Fast Gameplay, 2-8 Players
 
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My 7 year old son's favorite game right now
Don't Break The Ice Game
 
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Connect 4 is one that we'll play all Friday night.
Connect 4 Board Game, Easter Gifts for Kids, Ages 6 and Up
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Classic game. We also incorporate some math in here.
UNO Card Game for Kids, Adults & Family Game Night, Original Game of Matching Colors & Numbers
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Make your own squishy in minutes. Simple and fun.
Elmer's Squishies DIY Kit, 4 Mystery Characters, 24 Pieces