1. What Are The Best Sensory Toys And How Do They Help Your Child?

   Everything You Wanted to Know About Sensory Toys Let’s start off with defining what a sensory toy is: sensory toys are designed to stimulate one or more of the senses. So why is that important for children? For one thing,...

2. Our Top 10 Toys for Summer Travel

   If your family is traveling this summer, make sure you pack top travel toys from Melissa & Doug. We’ve crafted a specially curated selection for a top 10 list of Melissa & Doug travel toys that you’ll want to consider...

3. Top Birthday Party Themes for 2-Year-Olds

   Parents and caregivers, never worry about planning a kid birthday party ever again! The play experts at Melissa & Doug have come up with a series of blog posts designed to make party planning stress a thing of the past....

4. Celebrate Father’s Day with Favorite Play Tips from Melissa & Doug Dads

   In celebration of Father's Day this year, we’re asking the dads in the Melissa & Doug organization to share their favorite play and toy tips with you.  No corny dad jokes to be found here—just serious play suggestions from Melissa...

5. Easel Activities for Kids

   For preschoolers, easel art combines the best of all worlds into one fun activity. It pairs creative and cognitive skill development with physical movements, allowing your little one to strengthen their fine motor skills, planning abilities, hand-eye coordination and so...

6. 10 Best Problem-Solving Puzzles for Kids

   The Power of Puzzle Play Puzzles are a great way to keep kids entertained, but they're also a fun way to encourage logical thinking, goal setting, and patience! When a child engages in puzzle play, they're not only building a...

7. Skills At Play!™: A Guide to Toys That Teach Important Developmental Skills

   Kids are doing more than just having fun while at play—they’re also learning and developing valuable skills that will serve them well for school and for life. Melissa & Doug’s Skills at Play!™ is designed to help parents and caregivers...

8. Play Ideas for National Sibling Day

   It’s National Sibling Day on April 10. They say the sibling relationship is so special because it may be the longest of our lives. Siblings are often your first playmate in life. Experts say sibling relationships can help promote empathy,...

9. Top 20 Preschool Classroom Supplies

   At Melissa & Doug, we are always being asked: “What supplies do I need for homeschooling?” or “As a teacher, what preschool classroom supplies do I really need to stock-up on?” So, we asked our Blog Ambassador Allison McDonald (No...

10. 5 Fundamental Skills You Can Teach Kids Through Play

    Board certified behavior analyst Erin Ross shares her tips for skill-building play Not sure what to do with your little one during playtime? Many parents say they aren’t good at playing with their young children, that it’s boring, or they...

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