Looking for some new toys or tools to help your toddler learn from playing? Below are some of our favorite playing or learning resources that we have tried!
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Rainbow photo organizer – 48% off!
These photo organizers are the perfect way to make a ton of busy boxes and have them ready for your little ones to play whenever you need to keep them busy. Some examples of what we put in ours include:
- Clothespin flashcard activities
- Suction toys to make towers
- Drawing pad and pens
- Fine motor writing practice
- Letter hunt
- Counting activities
- Magnet fishing
- Playdough + stampers
- Scissor practice
- Bead threading
- Cheerios and playdough
- Elastic bands and popsicle sticks
- Dominos
We will be sharing more ideas and details on each of these busy boxes soon!
Melissa and Doug Wooden Kitchen – 26% off!
One of our most used items in the playroom is our play kitchen. The kids have spent countless hours cooking up food and pretending to be little chefs here. We love how sturdy this one is and has kept well even through multiple moves from room to room!
Toddler Play sink – 18% off!
This one is great for water play as the water recirculates so you don’t need to constantly fill up water for them. We’ve had this one for years and it is still going strong!
There is also a new color changing sink which looks like a lot of fun too!
Melissa and doug make a meal – 26% off!
These sticker activity books are so much fun and great for on the go play. There are background sheets with empty plates and bowls ready for your little ones to fill up with stickers! This is also a fun way to teach how to make a balanced plate.
Play food sandwich – 26% off!
Pretend play is the best kind of play! This felt sandwich set has been so much fun. The kids love taking our orders and asking us what we want on our sandwiches. Plus, it is SO cute, I can’t help but play with it too!
Travel shape sorter – 26% off!
This shape sorter is great for learning shapes and practicing hand eye coordination. Plus, the soft bag and handle makes it great for bringing out on the go!
Drawing board – 20% off!
These have been game changers for us. We have two of them (one for each kid) and they are perfect for eating out or waiting rooms. They can draw whatever they like and then erase with a push of a button.
Mesh zipper pouches – 35% off!
These are perfect for storing puzzles or other small toys so that you dont lose pieces! They are also great for toy rotation as you can take out one pouch at a time and put it away when finished.
Amazon kids tablet – 32% off!
We love this tablet for younger toddlers because it comes with everything you need for a great low price! Plus, you don’t have to worry about your kids dropping and breaking it because it comes with a case AND there is a 2 year worry free guarantee!
Terra by battat animal figurines – 15% off
Our favorite animal figurines – these are accurately shaped and colored and are a great size for toddler hands. We’ve used them for endless activities and they have done well even with painting and washing, freezing or hidden in jello!
Play tunnel – 32% off
This was a fun and colorful addition to our playroom and gets the kids moving around. They love crawling through the colorful rainbow and using it to create tunnels into their “castles”.
Toy organizer – 34% off
We have a few of these around the house and they are perfect for storing toys away but still having them easily accessible for the kids.
Radioflyer wagon – 35% off
This wagon is perfect for day trips to the zoo or park! The kids love sitting together and enjoying the view and the wagon pulls smoothly. This one also transforms to seating if you want to take a break!
Democaplay busy books and busy board
Our favorite busy book and board to help the kids practice fine motor. The daily routine book is great for going through day-to-day activities and pretend play. It also makes the perfect addition for traveling!
Sandwich cutters – 17% off!
If your little ones are getting bored with their regular sandwiches, try changing it up with these! I like how there is minimal waste with the way the designs are and they have been very easy to use and clean.
Slumberpod – 25% off
Code PLAYING$20
We never travel without this! This popup portable tent has saved many vacations because it creates a separate blackout environment for baby which allows them to nap or sleep without any distractions.
Sleepout blackout curtains
Code – LFP10
Similar to the slumberpod, but for everyone! These portable blackout curtains are super easy to use and requires no tools. Just a simple suction to the window and it is ready to go. We love using these for traveling for our older preschooler who does not sleep in a crib anymore.
