1. Ice Cream & Cake Chalk Set

    Create countless scenes with colorful chalk in sweet dessert and cool ice cream shapes! Draw designs with chalk shaped like cupcakes, cookies, ice cream cones, birthday candle, and an ice cream cookie sandwich! The vibrant colors in this deliciously adorable...
  2. 30 Best Childhood Games to Share with Kids Today

    Quick! What was your favorite way to play as a child? Recently, some of us who work at Melissa & Doug were reflecting on how we could add more play to our lives. Reminiscing about all the ways we had...
  3. 7 Sidewalk Games for Kids

    These sidewalk games and activity ideas are provided by special Guest Blogger Julie Kieras from HappyStrongHome.com. Looking for a fun outdoor activity?  Sidewalk games are a classic (no cost!) activity all kids can enjoy on their own, or with friends! Here...
  4. 35 Ways to Bring More Screen-Free Fun to Your Child's Life

    Melissa & Doug marks its 35th anniversary this year, and in honor of that noteworthy milestone, we’re celebrating throughout 2023 in all kinds of ways! As champions of open-ended, imaginative, and screen-free play for babies, toddlers, and kids since the very...
  5. Top Birthday Party Themes for 3-Year-Olds

    Parents planning a birthday party for their children generally fall into one of two distinct categories: “Can’t wait to do it!” versus “Can somebody else do it?” But party planning for kids’ birthday parties doesn’t have to be a stressful...
  6. Ice Cream Pretend Play Toys to Keep Kids Cool This Summer

    Happy National Ice Cream Day on July 16! There’s no better way for kids to beat the heat in summertime than cooling off with a delicious ice cream treat. But even in summer, it’s not wise to eat ice cream...
  7. Hop & Count Hopscotch Rug

    A classic game takes a leap forward with this colorful, high quality hopscotch game set! Featuring cheerful birds, fluffy clouds, and a rainbow of colors, this hopscotch rug offers lots of ways to learn and play. Reinforced border binding prevents...