As a preschool teacher and mom, one of my favorite things to do is sensory play. Whether that be through sight, smells, touch, or sound, sensory toys for kids let them explore their senses and the world around them through sensory play. When you include sensory play in your child's life, you can help develop them cognitively, socially, emotionally, linguistically, physically, and creatively. … [Read more...]
15 Best Kids Gifts Under $15
Need a great idea for a kids gift under $15? If so, you'll love this list of inexpensive standouts! These gifts under $15 are PERFECT for Christmas, stocking stuffers, birthday gifts, or Just Because! We've included some of the BEST learning toys that are quality presents, but also teach kids too, so they're not just "junk" gifts. These are toys and games that preschoolers will love … [Read more...]
Gift Guide: Imaginative Toys for Preschoolers
Pretend play is extremely important for kids to engage in, and you can help facilitate your child's imagination by giving them lots of imaginative toys to play with. Pretend play builds social/emotional skills, language skills, thinking skills, and is the way that children make sense of real life situations around them. Young children learn best by imagining and doing. We've put together a list … [Read more...]
Gift Guide: Fine Motor Toys for Preschoolers
Need some gift ideas for toys that help develop fine motor skills? We've compiled a list of the best fine motor toys on the market! Fine motor skills require a child to use their hands and fingers. Fine motor skills are especially important because they help a child grasp and use a pencil once they get to school. It's the synchronization of hands and fingers with the eyes. Gift Guide: Fine … [Read more...]
Gift Guide: Gross Motor Toys
Whether or not you have kids of your own, you probably have at least one little one to buy presents for this holiday season. Here are our top picks for toys that will promote gross motor development. Gross motor development is the ability to use bigger movements, such as jumping, kicking, running, hopping-basically using the large muscles in the arms, legs, torso, and feet. Gift Guide: Gross … [Read more...]