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best pretend play toys for toddlers ages 2-4
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many different themed options to encourage developing creative story telling. both for independent play and play with others.
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let them write their own story
 
a read along tools
 
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let them write their own story

variety of story-telling cards that helps set up prompts for them develop their imagination. these are great for family game night or even a quick before bed activity!

 
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such a fun way to stimulate conversation! see where there imagination goes
eeBoo: Volcano Island Create a Story Flash Cards
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whimsy illustrations to build whimsy stories
eeBoo: Animal Village Create A Story Pre-Literacy Flash Cards
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a fun way to have conversations about big feelings and how to navigate them
eeBoo: I Heard Your Feelings Conversation Flash Cards
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a fun take on puppet show storytelling!
Headu Magic Story Creation Cube Game – Interactive Storytelling and Shadow Play Kit, Ages 3 and Up
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movement encouraging story cards
Animal Action Cards 2. Exercise Toddler Game. 25 Engaging Cards .
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for the fairytale lovers!
Headu Invent Fairy Tales Storytelling Cards
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magical! whimsy!
eeBoo: Create a Story - Magical Forest, Flashcards, Multicolor, Kids
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a read along tools

let's them take the lead with following along stories. great for independent play!

 
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interactive way for them to explore books at their own pace and independently
LeapFrog LeapStart Reading Buddies Read, Listen & Learn Bundle
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a way for them to explore flash cards independently
Chuckle & Roar Word Explorer Interactive Flashcard Reader System with 100 First Words & Game Mode, Ages 2-5+
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audio reader with figurine attachments. starting their love of audiobooks early
tonies Disney Frozen Toniebox 2 Starter Set - Sky Blue
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a way to start to intro into reading
Educational Insights Hot Dots Let's Learn Pre-K Reading! (EI-2445)
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minimal stimulation electronic reading tool
LeapFrog Touch & Learn eReader
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love love love that you can change out the books and there's SO many options
LeapFrog Leapstart Learning Success Bundle - Green
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this with a play tool kit! so much fun
Pretend Play Construction Worker Costume with Vest, Saw & Hammer 2T-3T - Gigglescape™
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a whimsy princess cape! great for pretend play or even a birthday outfit
Lavender Confetti Cape
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anyone else's kid go through a cowboy phase??
Pretend Play Cowboy Accessory Pack with Hat, Bandana & Badge - Gigglescape™
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well made superhero dress up kit!
Kids Superhero Capes Set for Boys & Girls, Dress Up Costume with Masks Wristbands, Pretend Play Party Favor, Halloween Cosplay Gift for Kids
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the ultimate girly pop dress up kit
Super Smalls Kids' Time to Shine Dress-Up Mega Trunk
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a classic for every little girl's dress up arsenal
Melissa & Doug Dress-Up Tiaras for Costume Role Play - 4pc: Fairytale Storybook Headwear Set
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dress up station! great organization item for all the pretend play outfits and accessories where they can access it themselves
MOONRIVER Kids Dress Up Storage with Mirror and Hooks, White
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31 piece dress up set! a purchase once item for endless opportunities for pretend play
Born Toys Deluxe Dress Up Costume Set for Kids, 6-in-1 Pretend Play Clothes with 31 Pieces, Ages 3-7
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