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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... -
National Park Collection-Inspired Play Ideas for World Environment Day
World Environment Day arrives on Wednesday, June 5, with a conservation advocacy mission designed to “grow forests, revive water sources, and bring back soils.” Based on Melissa & Doug’s commitment to sustainability, this is one social media holiday we wanted... -
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... -
Create a Child’s Art Studio in 6 Easy Steps
Even before children are able to express their ideas and feelings with words, they have the natural ability to express themselves through art. The simplicity and accessibility of drawing, painting, molding clay, and other artistic activities provide kids with creative... -
The Power of Pretend Play
Open-ended play is essential for children’s healthy growth and development. It’s so important, pediatricians are even writing prescriptions for it! That’s why at Melissa & Doug we are so excited to be partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), an... -
The Power of Developmental Play
This is the second in a series of blog posts on the skill-building power of different types of play. Shape sorters and stackers….Activity centers that have kids pushing, pulling, pounding, flipping, and turning…“Manipulatives” that can be moved around to explore cause-and-effect. These... -
The Ultimate Melissa & Doug Father's Day Daddy-Daughter Playdate!
When I was a kid, we celebrated Father’s Day by leaving dad alone. Don’t get me wrong—we woke him up at 5 a.m. with homemade breakfast in bed (that he graciously choked down), showered him with DIY gifts we’d made... -
FREE June Printables & Activities for Kids
So Many Fun JUNE Milestones…Kids Can Get Creative with FREE Printables! Summer's just around the corner, which means school wraps for the year, families take more road trips and vacations, and kids are having tons of outdoor fun! If the weather fails... -
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... -
The Best Ocean Toys And Gifts For Kids
Is your child an underwater explorer, friend to sea creatures near and far? We've got toys for that! These special aquatic toys, crafts, and pretend play activities are sure to transport kids to ocean worlds and inspire their seaside adventures....
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