1. Celebrate National Popcorn Day with a FREE Printable Activity for Kids & More

    The history of popcorn dates back to Indigenous American, Central American, and South American peoples, who have been eating it and using it as clothing decoration for over 5,600 years. According to the online Farmer’s Almanac, popcorn, the movie theater...

  2. 10 New Toys for Your Holiday Shopping

    This year proved to be a big one in terms of new releases from Melissa & Doug. And with holiday shopping season fast upon us, it’s important to know what the hot new toys will be as we head into...

  3. 52 Fun & Easy Play Ideas for Screen-Free Week or Any Week

    If you’re concerned about your child’s screen time, consider going on a digital retreat with your kids during Screen-Free Week (May 6-10). Screen-Free Week is a non-profit advocacy program that promotes the idea that families should find time to dream,...

  4. Best Holiday Toys & Gifts for 4-Year-Olds

    The holidays are a magical time, and for 4-year-olds, it’s prime time for pretend play and hands-on fun! If you're searching to find the perfect Christmas present or holiday gift for the 4-year-old child in your life, we’ve got you...

  5. Best Sticker Books and Activities for Preschoolers

    Who doesn’t love stickers? Sticker books for kids make for great gift ideas because they are super-fun, colorful, and engaging. With so many colors, textures and creative options, it’s easy to understand why toddlers—and kids of all ages—are so stuck...

  6. Get Free Printables of New Sticker WOW! Characters, Tuna & Kelp

    Our new line of Sticker WOW! toys is a fun-filled activity that lets kids stamp out stickers as they play, create, and learn—it’s a whole new way to play with stickers! Now, we’re introducing our first new collectible character sticker...

  7. The Best Toys to Encourage Talking, from a Speech-Language Pathologist

    [EDITOR'S NOTE: For more on learning through play, visit our Skills at Play page for more information about this initiative, which labels our website and toy packaging with skills-based callouts designed to help parents and caregivers easily identify which skills our various developmental and learning...

  8. Top Birthday Party Themes for 4-Year-Olds

    Birthday party planning just became a breeze thanks to help from the expert planners at Melissa & Doug! Favorite Birthday Party Themes for 4-Year-Old Kids We recently started a series on the blog to help parents and caregivers who might need some support...

  9. Best Holiday Toys & Gifts For Kids By Interest

    Is the child in your life obsessed with a particular toy, topic, or play pattern? If you’re a parent or caregiver looking for the perfect holiday gift for kids with all sorts of interests, Melissa & Doug has got you...

  10. Throw a Melissa & Doug Pizza and Ice Cream Party at Home!

    Pretend play can help prepare kids for real-world situations — even fun ones like pizza and ice cream parties! On Saturday, November 4, we'll be celebrating our 35th anniversary with a pizza party at the CAMP Store Columbus Circle, featuring...

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