1. Nesting & Sorting Buildings & Vehicles

    Take six nesting and sorting blocks, add six numbered vehicles to roll inside, and what do you have? A community full of stacking, counting, hide-and-seek, mix-and-match, imaginative play! This action-packed play set lets kids build towers or a town scene...
  2. Classic Toy Bead Maze

    Engage little ones with this eye-catching Classic Toy Bead Maze. The colorful toy features 18 multi-shaped, wooden beads that swoop and slide along soft-coated wire pathways shaped "every which way". The brightly-colored wooden beads come in a variety of shapes...
  3. Magnetic Letters & Numbers Bundle

    Easy to position and reposition on any magnetic surface, these shaped wooden magnets are a playful way to introduce letters and numbers! A terrific tool for hands-on exploration of these key early learning concepts--the building blocks for writing and math...
  4. School Time! Classroom Play Set

    Open the box and the school day begins! With a drop-down teacher desk on one side and a student desk on the other, this innovative set allows kids to realistically play both roles! The exciting array of supplies--including 2 double-sided...
  5. Blue's Clues & You! Wooden Take-Along House

    Take early-learning play on the go with Blue’s sturdy wooden shape-sorter house with a built-in handle and roof that opens for easy access! Flip the bungee-hinged windows and door, discover two Blue’s Clues & You! scenes on a double-sided flip...
  6. Mine to Love Toy Time Play Set

    This 16-piece play set gives kids everything they need to get playtime rolling with their favorite baby dolls and stuffed animals. The soft play mat with flip-up sides gives dolls a cozy place to play. Three crinkle and mirror toys...
  7. STEAM Toys: Learning Through Play

    Anyone who has watched kids play can see their natural curiosity as they explore and try new things. It’s in their nature to take things apart and put them back together, design their own contraptions, and solve problems – all...
  8. 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...
  9. Our 2023 STEAM Toys: The Experts' Stamp of Approval

    When children play, their natural curiosity drives them to explore and dive into new experiences. Adults are often in awe of how kids can freely dismantle things and put them back together, generate new ideas, and problem-solve all while having...
  10. The Magic of Independent Play in Toddlers & Preschoolers

    Engaging with our children during playtime can create joyful memories and strengthen bonds. It’s a unique time to enter their world and see it through their eyes.  However, the importance of independent play in toddlers cannot be overstated. Free, unstructured,...

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