1. 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...

2. 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...

3. Why Babies Love Mirror Toys

   As any parent knows, babies just LOVE to see themselves in their mirror toys. What could be more interesting and relatable to babies than another baby reflected back at them—who looks, feels, and moves just as they do? Sure, babies...

4. Melissa & Doug Turns 35: A Look Back at Three-Plus Decades of Open-Ended Play

   When any company reaches its 35th anniversary, that’s a cause for celebration. When that company happens to be Melissa & Doug, then you can expect A TON of open-ended celebrating throughout the year! This year marks our 35th year making...

5. 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...

6. Indoor Fun Guide: How to Entertain Kids When They’re Stuck Inside

   Parents and caregivers, if your kids need a cure for the common ailment known as cabin fever, Melissa & Doug has the prescription for some much needed indoor fun! We’re here to rescue your sanity with this handy Indoor Fun...

7. Best Development Toys for Preschoolers: Ages 3-5

   When shopping for preschool developmental toys, Melissa & Doug is THE premier destination for parents and caregivers. With a wide variety of toys for preschoolers that promote learning new skills and key development milestones to choose from at Melissa &...

8. Best Holiday Toys for School Aged Kids

   Melissa & Doug is rightly well-known for its quality, long-lasting developmental toys for babies and preschool children. But if you’re a parent or caregiver with school-aged kids at home, we offer a variety of toys that will engage, entertain, and...

9. Fun and Educational Card Games for Kids

   Engage Kids with Fun and Educational Card Games They’ll Love Limiting kids’ screen time is becoming increasingly more difficult as more and more of our world has become digital. If you’ve been struggling to come up with screen-free ideas to...

10. Best Birthday Gifts for 1-Year-Olds

    Shopping for that perfect gift for a child’s first birthday party? The play experts at Melissa & Doug are here to help you find the toy that’s just right for your child.  When gift-giving for a 1-year-old, you may want...

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