This list is a collection of my toddler's absolute favorites: the toys that have survived the 'throw test,' sparked the most imagination, & actually kept him engaged for more than five minutes.
These are such great alternatives to markers if you’re looking for a mess free activity! What I love about these is that they’re reusable & they’re great for on the go or car rides. 
Water Wow - Category Detail - Melissa & Doug
ON SALE❗️My son has been obsessed with this recently & it has been one of his go to toys! He’s always trying to help me make my coffee, so this is such a fun little activity for him! 
This is my son’s favorite series of books & I swear we read them multiple times a day😂Every book in the series is great, but this is the original!
Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney (Board Book)
This was one of the first books I ever got my son & he still loves it, being almost 2 in a week. I also really enjoy this book & a lot of other books in the series as well.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar|Board Book
I got these for my son for Christmas & he loves them! He plays with them everyday. Magnetic Tiles are extremely great activities to build motor skills.
Magnetic Tiles Yellow Tin - Gigglescape™: Educational Toy for Creativity & Fine Motor Skills, 20 Pieces Set
ON SALE❗️Thus isn’t the exact Little People farm set that we have, but it’s pretty similar. I just couldn’t find a link for the one that we have. My toddler got this for Christmas & he plays with it every single day. 
Fisher-Price Little People Caring Fun Animal Farm Playset Toddler Learning Toy, 6 Play Pieces