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Gift Guide: Creative Play

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These are  perfect toys for fostering imagination! My kids can play with these toys for hours uninterrupted, and it's so fun to see the scenarios they create! I also love that these are all pretty! If it's out a lot, I want it to look somewhat nice, and these c...
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Imagination Station

These are perfect for the kids with wild imaginations. Let them run wild with these fun and beautiful toys!

 
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Door Theatre! Perfect for imaginative play. Puppets are so fun for kids, and such a great learning tool.
Doorway Play Theatre
 
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This folds up nicely for storage, but is so fun to pull out!! It's really high quality, and even more gorgeous in person.
Fabric Arched Play Theatre
 
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This is so cute and easy to keep up all the time. I love that it is rectangular and can fit in a corner!
Modern Play Tent
 
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These are perfect for playing kitchen, which my kids do every single day
Play Cooking Set
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There are so many fun hand puppets on the market, this is one of my favorites!
Organic Wool Knit Hand Puppet, Gerald The Giraffe - Finn + Emma Plush | Maisonette
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Playing house is the perfect way to start their creative play!
Olivia's Little World The Lovely Townhouse Wooden Carry-On Dollhouse with 18 Accessories
 
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We LOVE dolls in our house. These are durable and so cute
My Doll Family - Le Toy Van Dollhouses & Accessories | Maisonette

Busy Bodies

For the kids who have energy to BURN. Get the wiggles out with these fun toys!

 
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The options are endless with this. I love pulling this out on bad weather days to get wiggles out.
Stackable Arc Playset
 
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I used to put painters tape on my floor to create hopscotch patterns in the winter. This is soooo much better!
Hopscotch mat
 
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Kids are obsessed with this toy!!
Sit + Spin
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A tunnel is so good for kids starting to crawl and up. It can be used in so many ways and gets out lots of wiggles. We love to do obstacle courses with ours!
Collapsible Play Tunnel
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There are toddler friendly trampoline “workouts” on Youtube that have saved us on cold winter days. When my kids are bouncing off the walls, we pull this out!
Toddler Trampoline
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We pull this out in the winter time for play dates, and for every single birthday or celebration with kids. It is a hit every single time
Tumble | Blue

Kids in STEM

Start 'em young! These are great ways for kids to explore and learn on their own, or with some guidance!

 
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I love watching my kids come up with an idea and try to create it themselves. It gives them so much confidence and helps them with problem solving skills!
Maker Bundle (ChompSaw, Table Accessories, Inventor's Workbook, Hole P
 
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Do you know how many witch potions I would have made with this as a kid?
Chemistry Play Lab
 
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Not only is this a really great introduction to math (counting, adding, subtraction), it also teaches important social skills! Model how it looks to be a good winner or loser, and it's fun for everyone!
Hasbro Gaming Hi Ho Cherry-O Game

Crafty Kids

Art is so important for kids, and these toys (read tools) are perfect for fueling their creativity.

 
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Firm believer that every house needs an easel to create with.
Tiny Land® Magnitales Easel for Kids - Pink
 
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There are a lot of fun themes with these books, but it's a fun way to teach a new skill!
watercolor workbook
 
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Before you buy craft supplies, have a storage solution, or you'll be finding crayons in every crevice in your home. This is a perfect and beautiful storage solution!
Waldorf Artist Gift Set | Children's Art Gift Box