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👶🏾 Toddler Gift Ideas

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The items listed are things that my 3 year old loves and would make great gifts this holiday season. I'm a mama who prefers toys that are open-ended or have some type of educational component and don't make a lot of noise.
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Toys That Keep My Toddler Occupied

 
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Lovevery is a favorite in our household. All of the play things are extremely well-made and I love that they're open ended. They truly grow with your child since you can use the kits for so many different activities. Every time we open a new box it f...
Lovevery | Stage-Based Play for Your Child's Developing Brain
 
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Magnetic tiles can be used for so many activities. Recently, I've been using them to teach my son how to read by writing the letters on a piece of tape and then putting the tape on the tiles. We use it for letter and letter sound recognition, spellin...
Magnetic Building Tiles, 134PCS Set
 
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My toddler loves all things cars and these ones from IKEA are a hit!
LILLABO 4-piece vehicle set - sports car/school bus recycling truck/police car/multicolor

Books to Read With Your Toddler

 
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A bedtime favorite. We like to sing a different way every time.
Llama Llama Red Pajama
 
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This book reminds me of my childhood.
See You Later, Alligator
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If you have a beginner reader, this book series is excellent! My 3 year old reads along with me as we go through them.
Charge into Reading Decodable Books Stage Pre-1

Toddler Arts and Crafts

 
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Play-Doh is such a great sensory activity.
Play Doh Modeling Compound 10-Pack Assorted
 
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Can't have Play-Doh without its tools!
Play-Doh 9-Piece Starter Set with Tote & 4 Cans
 
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This type of storage tray is great for a wide range of toddler activities. From playing with play-doh in a controlled space, to water activities and science projects. These are 100% worth having for your toddler's next craft.
Plastic Art Trays - 5 Piece Stackable Organizer
 
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Hands down the best investment for toddlers who love to paint. We've used them for painting and the droppers that come with it for simple science projects.
Toddler Paint Brushes & No Paint Cups with Droppers

Learning Through Play

 
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This counting bear set is great for teaching how to count, simple math, color matching, sorting, fine motor skills, and so much more!
Rainbow Counting Bears with Sorting Cups STEM
 
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Another great resource for teaching toddlers how to count, as well as, simple math.
Toddler Montessori Wooden Math Blocks
 
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Simple puzzles that introduce reading to your toddler.
Learning Resources 3-Letter Word Puzzle Cards

Toddler Board Games for Family Game Night

 
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This is a great game for physical activity
The Original Floor is Lava! Game by Endless
 
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A fun interactive twist on the original Twister game.
Hasbro Twister Junior Animal Adventure Game
 
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This is such a classic game. It can be used to teach so many concepts all while having fun.
Continuum Games Go Fish Card Game Age 3+
 
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This is a game your toddler is sure to enjoy!
Don’t Break The Ice Mammoth Edition Board Game
 
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Such a fun game that is all about balance
Hasbro Don't Spill The Beans Game for Kids
 
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This is a quick 15 minute game
Peaceable Kingdom Snug as a Bug Cooperative Game