1. 6 Secret Codes for Kids

   This collection of 6 secret codes for kids is brought to us by guest editor Carrie Anne of EverythingMom.com. When we visited Colonial Williamsburg, we took on the role of spies. As members of the Rev Quest: Black Chambers, we were given a map...

2. Toy Spotlight: Deluxe Double-Sided Tabletop Easel

     Certain learning toys are an absolute must-have for kids who want to explore their creative side, and that’s why we’re shining the Toy Spotlight this month on our Deluxe Double-Sided Tabletop Easel, the perfect creative early learning toy, especially...

3. The Best Drawing Pads For Kids To Bring Imagination To Life

   Painting and Drawing Bring Imagination to Life Painting, drawing, and coloring let your child bring their wildest, most creative imaginings to life on paper. We all love seeing the final results, but let’s be honest: the mess and cleanup can...

4. Classic Play Money Set

   
   Never be short of (pretend) cash again! Introduce your kids to different kinds of currency with this Melissa & Doug Play Money set. It features familiar-looking paper bills from one dollar to 100 dollars, and plastic coins including pennies, nickels,...

5. Create a Child’s Art Studio in 6 Easy Steps

   Even before children are able to express their ideas and feelings with words, they have the natural ability to express themselves through art. The simplicity and accessibility of drawing, painting, molding clay, and other artistic activities provide kids with creative...

6. Easel Activities for Kids

   For preschoolers, easel art combines the best of all worlds into one fun activity. It pairs creative and cognitive skill development with physical movements, allowing your little one to strengthen their fine motor skills, planning abilities, hand-eye coordination and so...

7. Created by Me! Stencil Art Activity Kit

   
   Add your unique personal touches to make original stencil designs inspired by you and your imagination! This set includes 12 super-durable themed stencil sheets with more than 170 designs (safari animals, dinosaurs, farm, vehicles, letters, shapes, and more!), and a...

8. Be Road Trip Ready with This List of 40 Ideas for Backseat Fun

   A long car ride can be ideal for quality family time, interesting conversations, and entertaining activities—if you make it a screen-free trip! The most important tip to keep in mind when embarking on a road trip: Don’t be afraid of...

9. Toy Spotlight: Wooden Deluxe Standing Art Easel

   It’s critical to foster creativity in kids starting at a young age, because creative play helps kids develop key skills that will be important for school and beyond.  That’s one of the reasons that Melissa & Doug specializes in creative...

10. Melissa & Doug Accelerates Its FSC® Certified Materials Commitments

    Our Commitment to Making Eco-Friendly Paper Products At Melissa & Doug, we love trees because they’re a natural and renewable resource. They were used to make our first classic toy—and what we are best known for—a wooden puzzle. Trees provide...

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