1. Wooden Stamp Set - Friendship

   
   Featuring a rainbow, hearts and more, this set contains everything you need for cute art projects to share with friends! Nine stamps, a two-color inkpad, and five colored pencils are conveniently contained in a sturdy wooden box between projects. A...

2. Screen-Free Week: Our Favorite Screen-Free Ways for Kids to Play

   Here at Melissa & Doug, we’re celebrating Screen-Free Week (May 6-12)!  We see Screen-Free Week as a great time to assess the quantity and quality of our children’s play. How can we encourage kids to gravitate to active, engaged types...

3. Recycled Art Projects Using Wooden Bead Trays

   This recycled materials art project idea is brought to you by Melissa & Doug, written by our Blog Ambassador Valerie Deneen of InnerChildFun. Have fun exploring art with your kids! -Val We love our wooden bead sets from Melissa & Doug! The beads are...

4. 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...

5. Best Holiday Toys & Gifts for 4-Year-Olds

   The holidays are a magical time, and for 4-year-olds, it’s prime time for pretend play and hands-on fun! If you're searching to find the perfect Christmas present or holiday gift for the 4-year-old child in your life, we’ve got you...

6. Best Holiday Stocking Stuffers & Small Gifts for Kids

   Although stocking stuffers may be small and inexpensive, they can still make the biggest memories for kids. Plus, they’re great to have on-hand if you get surprise visitors throughout the holiday season.  Here, we’ve compiled 10 of our favorite Melissa &...