1. Little Chef Gift Bundle

   
   Ideal for aspiring chefs, this three-piece gift set is sure to satisfy hungry imaginations! The Chef Role Play Costume Set with accessories lets kids dress the part. Decorate 15 place settings with more than 225 stickers with the Make-a-Meal Sticker...

2. Enjoy a FREE National Cookie Day Printable Activity for Kids

   Get ready for a social media holiday to celebrate a beloved worldwide phenomenon: Monday, December 4 is National Cookie Day—mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate with your favorite cookie treat!!  According to a blog published by gourmet cookie...

3. Play Ideas & Activities for Your Little Astronaut

   Kids can pretend to be an astronaut anytime, with these creative play and learning activities, brought to us by guest blogger Julie Kieras of HappyStrongHome. Our family recently returned from a trip to Washington D.C., where we enjoyed the National Air and...

4. Celebrate National Sandwich Day with a FREE Printable & More

   No wonder we celebrate National Sandwich Day (Friday, November 3)—in the United States alone, nearly half of all adults eat at least one sandwich a day. That adds up to over 125 million sandwiches eaten in the U.S. every single...

5. Celebrating National Taco Day with Pretend Play Fun!

   Now here’s a social holiday with a ton of crunch: Wednesday, October 4, marks National Taco Day, and Melissa & Doug is ready to celebrate! If you’re a parent or caregiver with kiddos that crave tacos, National Taco Day is...

6. Tips to Promote Pretend Play

   Encourage Pretend Play to Set Up Your Child for Success Pretend play is not only a fun way for your child to connect with the people and world around them, it’s also a great method for them to develop essential...

7. FREE National Pasta Day Printable Activity for Kids

   Here’s a fun fact: Americans collectively eat six billion (!) pounds of pasta every year, which averages about 20 pounds per person annually. No wonder there’s a National Pasta Day to celebrate—mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 17. To help...

8. 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....

9. Toy Spotlight: Examine & Treat Pet Vet Play Set

   When your littles ones need to help their beloved plush pets with urgent pretend medical care, trust that Melissa & Doug will be on call to assist! Pretend play gives kids the opportunity to immerse themselves in the story and...

10. Celebrate National Dentist Day with FREE Printable Activity for Kids & More

    According to a recent study on dental anxiety, 80 percent of adults report feeling discomfort over getting dental treatments, with 20 percent saying they were “scared” and 5 percent avoiding dental care entirely. If those results are accurate, then we...

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