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Educational Toys for toddlers

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Toys that actually get played with. These are toddler and preschool favorites that teach through fun- sensory play, motor skills, and imagination all in one. Perfect for gifts, playrooms, or keeping little ones busy. All are approved by my own kids.
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Sensory and Early Learning

These sensory and early learning toys help little ones explore textures, colors, while building motor skills. They're Montessori inspired, baby-safe, and perfect for short attention spans. My boys couldn't get enogh of these toys. 

 
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Montessori-style subscription boxes that grow with your child.
The Play Kits by Lovevery | Montessori Toy Subscription Ages 0-5
 
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Classic toy for fine motor and shape recognition.
Take-Along Shape Sorter Baby and Toddler Toy
 
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Teaches First words through touch and sound.
LeapFrog Learning Friends 100 Words Book, Green
 
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Letters, colors, and songs that adapt with age.
Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Learning Bot Toy
 
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Motor Skilss powerhouse for new walkers.
VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker
 
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Sorting, matching and imaginative play.
Peekaboo Learning Farm
 
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My kids loved playing with this. Its lets them explore the water in a safe space. They love to pour, scoop and splash.
Water Table
 
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A favorite sentory toys. It has lights music and tactile panels.
Baby Einstein Curiosity Table Toddler Toy

Creativity & Imagination

These are the toys that kept my kids playing for hours. They're perfect for independent play or sibiling fun. 

 
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Classic wooden blocks that teach shapes, colors, and balance.
100 Piece Wood Blocks Set
 
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Messy play that builds sensory and creativity skills.
Crayola Washable Finger Paints 6ct Toddler
 
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Magnetic building for little engineers.
Classic™ 32 Piece Set
 
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Pretend play that teaches life skills and imagination.
Pretend Play Kitchens and Play Centers
 
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Durable and safe for sand and sandbox sensory bin play.
Dump Truck – Green Toys eCommerce
 
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A table to keep all your sensory bins organized and easy to use.
Sensory Table
 
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It's fine motor skills and pretend play. My kids love serving me ice cream and taking the money.
Scoop & Serve Ice Cream Counter
 
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These jumbo blocks are a favorite. See how tall you can build a tower. Let their imigaination for crazy with these large blocks. My older kids still play with them.
Deluxe Jumbo Cardboard Blocks - 40 Pieces
 
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Perfect for creative play, fine motor skills, and mess-free art time for kids ages 3–6. My boys love feeling independent while I love not scrubbing marker off the table.
Crayola Color Wonder Markers, 10 Count
 
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It’s perfect for role play, fine motor practice, and teaching empathy — plus, it keeps them busy “fixing” everyone in sight.
Doctor Kit for Toddlers 3-5 - Pretend Play

Fine Motor and Problem Solving

These are some of our most played toys. My boys love the shape sorters, puzzles and building toys. 

 
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Combines music, color, and cause-and-effect play. Its a favorite at our house!
Hape Pound & Tap Bench with Slide Out Xylophone - – HapeToys
 
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Durable and colorful sorting toy for fine motor skills.
Count & Sort Cube | Wooden Shape Sorter Cube
 
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Pretend play meets animals recogination. Its another favorite at our house.
Fisher-Price Little People Caring for Animals Farm
 
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My boys all love these! They are perfect for small hands!
Shop Mega Bloks
 
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Activie balance and creativity for indoor physical play.
Balance & Build Set | Balancing Beams
 
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Simple puzle that introduces numbers and counting concepts.
Wooden Number Puzzle
 
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This wooden alphabet puzzle is bright, sturdy, and perfect for letter recognition, fine motor skills, and early literacy. It’s the kind of Montessori-style learning toy that feels like play but builds real preschool readiness.
Alphabet Wooden Puzzle for Toddlers 3-5
 
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The Montessori wooden color and shape sorter builds hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and early problem-solving through matching and stacking. Perfect for curious toddlers who love to sort, count, and line things up just right.
Montessori Wooden Color & Shape Sorter Toy