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Gift Guru: The Best Holiday Gifts for Preschoolers

Preschool kids are learning in every way: Their imaginations are richer than ever, vocabulary and descriptive language are booming, and early math and writing skills are beginning to emerge. It’s a th… more →

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Gift Guru: The Best Holiday Gifts for Preschoolers — 1 comment

melissaanddoug wrote 5 months ago: Preschool kids are learning in every way: Their imaginations are richer than ever, vocabulary and de … more →

Tags: arts & crafts for kids, By Age, Preschoolers (3-4 years), By Holiday, Christmas, By Season, winter, parenting & family, Preschoolers (3-4 years)

Gift Guru: Picking the Best Holiday Gifts for Toddlers

melissaanddoug wrote 5 months ago: Do you have a teetering toddler on your holiday list? These little ones are finding their feet, find … more →

Tags: baby toddler toys, Articles for Parents & Grandparents, Play ideas, parenting & family, By Age, Toddler (1-2 years), Choosing the Best Toys, Toddler (1-2 years), Toys

Gift Guru: 4 Great Holiday Gifts for Tweens

melissaanddoug wrote 5 months ago: How do you pick the perfect present for the coolest big kid in town? We’ve got the top picks for twe … more →

Tags: arts & crafts for kids, Fan Photos, Award Winning Toys, Family Activities, Family Time, By Age, Older Kids (5+), parenting & family, By Age

NEW Product Snapshot: 3 Peek-a-Boo Toys & Bonus Extended Play Activities

melissaanddoug wrote 5 months ago: Peek-a-boo—it’s one of the first games you can explore with your baby, a simple, joyous playti … more →

Tags: new, Play ideas, Choosing the Best Toys, Baby (0-12 months), Toddler (1-2 years), Toys, Skill Building, By Skill, Speech Skills

Gift Guru: Pick the Best Presents for Babies

melissaanddoug wrote 5 months ago: It may seem that babies are just as fascinated with shiny wrapping paper as what’s inside it . . . b … more →

Tags: Play ideas, parenting & family, By Age, Baby (0-12 months), Choosing the Best Toys, Baby (0-12 months), Toys, Skill Building, By Age

5 New Ways To Use : Geometric Stacker — 3 comments

allisonmcdonald wrote 7 months ago: This educational idea is brought to you by Melissa & Doug , written by our Blog Ambassador Allis … more →

Tags: Blog Ambassadors, Family Time, Educational Activities, Play ideas, Blog Ambassadors, Educational Activities, More Ways to Play & Learn, By Season, Spring

Creative Play Quick Tip: Sort It Out! — 2 comments

Melissa & Doug wrote 8 months ago:   Starting around 18 months, toddlers begin to notice differences and commonalities between obj … more →

Tags: baby toddler toys, Family Time, Educational Activities, Melissa & Doug, Baby 0-12 Months, Toddler (1-2 years), Preschoolers (3-4 years), Toddler (1-2 years), Preschoolers (3-4 years)

Which Kind of Puzzle Is Right for My Child? — 3 comments

melissaanddoug wrote 8 months ago: For building fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving skills, puzzles can’t be … more →

Tags: puzzles for kids, Play ideas, Puzzles, parenting & family, Family Game Night, Choosing the Best Toys, Toys, Skill Building, Melissa & Doug

Camp Sunny Patch Session 12: Storytelling with Stamps — 5 comments

amy mascott wrote 9 months ago: Camp Sunny Patch Session 12 is brought to you by Melissa & Doug, written by Camp Counselor (and … more →

Tags: arts & crafts for kids, Blog Ambassadors, Family Activities, Family Time, Educational Activities, Play ideas, Blog Ambassadors, By Age, Older Kids (5+)

Back to School Savings for You! Free Paper with Our Art Easel and Free Shipping too!

melissaanddoug wrote 9 months ago: BACK TO SCHOOL SAVINGS FOR YOU! Free Paper with Our Art Easel for kids and *Free Shipping too! CLICK … more →

Tags: Coupons & Promos, For Bloggers, parenting & family, Special Needs, Choosing the Best Toys, Preschoolers (3-4 years), Tweens (5-12), Toys, Skill Building

Team Up with Your Kids to Master School-Morning Routines!

melissaanddoug wrote 9 months ago: With the school year right around the corner (for some of you, it’s already here) now is the perfect … more →

Tags: Articles for Parents & Grandparents, Family Activities, Family Time, parenting & family, By Age, Preschoolers (3-4 years), Tweens (5-12), Older Kids (12+), Choosing the Best Toys

Honor Counselor Joyce's Camp Journal: Puppet Show Comedy Hour — 5 comments

melissaanddoug wrote 9 months ago:   Camp Sunny Patch honor counselor Joyce puts a cool  twist on our  Session 6 activity, Let’s … more →

Tags: Pretend Play, Play ideas, Pretend Play, Educational Activities, More Ways to Play & Learn, parenting & family, By Age, Preschoolers (3-4 years), Tweens (5-12)

Play the Olympic Torch Game! — 7 comments

amy mascott wrote 9 months ago: Camp Sunny Patch Session 8 is brought to you by Melissa & Doug, written by Camp Counselor (and M … more →

Tags: Pretend Play, Blog Ambassadors, Play ideas, Blog Ambassadors, Pretend Play, Outdoor Play, parenting & family, By Age, Toddler (1-2 years)

More Ways to Play & Learn: Road Trip Fun around the Clock! — 2 comments

melissaanddoug wrote 10 months ago: The car is packed, the tank is full, your seat belts are buckled . . . it’s time for travel games! T … more →

Tags: arts & crafts for kids, By Age, Older Kids (5+), parenting & family, By Age, Tweens (5-12), Older Kids (12+), More Ways to Learn & Play, FAMILY TRAVEL

Camp Sunny Patch Session 2: Spray Bottle Freeze Tag — 6 comments

amy mascott wrote 11 months ago: CAMP SUNNY PATCH SESSION 2 is brought to you by Melissa & Doug, written by Camp Counselor (and M … more →

Tags: sunny patch, Play ideas, Blog Ambassadors, Pretend Play, By Season, Summer, Outdoor Play, parenting & family, By Age

5 Pre-Writing Skill-Builders — 3 comments

melissaanddoug wrote 1 year ago: Build hand, arm and shoulder strength. Encourage your child to draw, paint and create on a vertical … more →

Tags: arts & crafts for kids, Play ideas, By Age, Preschoolers (3-4 years), Educational Activities, Puzzles, More Ways to Play & Learn, parenting & family, Special Needs

5 Ideas for a Dream of a Sleepover

melissaanddoug wrote 1 year ago: Set up camp. Let your child help plan where he/she and the guest will sleep. (Is there enough space … more →

Tags: arts & crafts for kids, Play ideas, Blog Ambassadors, By Age, Preschoolers (3-4 years), Older Kids (5+), Pretend Play, parenting & family, By Age

5 Ideas For Indoor Playdates — 3 comments

allisonmcdonald wrote 1 year ago: These indoor playdate ideas are brought to you by Melissa & Doug , written by our Blog Ambassado … more →

Tags: arts & crafts for kids, Play ideas, Blog Ambassadors, By Age, Preschoolers (3-4 years), Older Kids (5+), Pretend Play, Food Play, Role Play & Dress Up

Suspend Game Wins Award for Best Games 2012: Video Review — 1 comment

melissaanddoug wrote 1 year ago: We are proud to announce that our brand-new family game SUSPEND just won Best Toys Guide: Best Games … more →

Tags: about, Awards, parenting & family, By Age, Tweens (5-12), Older Kids (12+), Family Game Night, Choosing the Best Toys, Tweens (5-12)


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