LIVING PLAYFULLY
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one toy, one tip, one story at a time
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Visit Cheery Lane with FREE Printable Activities for Kids!
Learning & Growing: Cheery Lane Play Ideas for Kids
National S'Mores Day: Campfire S'Mores Play Set
Vibe Check: Our Guide to the Ultimate 1990s Style Toys
Kindergarten Readiness List — Toy Picks from a Kindergarten Teacher
Summer Learning List — Toy Picks from a Kindergarten Teacher
Toy Spotlight: NEW! Cheery Lane Collection
Melissa & Doug and Van Leeuwen Launch Sweet Summer Collaboration
Toy Spotlight: Build a House Toolbox
Toy Spotlight: Blockables Space Play Set
Our Top 10 Travel Toys for Kids This Summer
Penguin Young Readers and Melissa & Doug Reimagine Reading with New Line of Playable Books
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Favorite Play Tips from Melissa & Doug Moms
Calling All Teachers: Introducing Our New, Free Classroom Printables
Pretend Play Fun for National Nurses Week
Teacher Appreciation Week: Melissa & Doug Celebrates Educators with New Resources and Exclusive Savings
Blast off with FREE National Astronaut Day Printable Activity for Kids
Screen-Free Week: Our Favorite Screen-Free Ways for Kids to Play
5 Fundamental Skills You Can Teach Kids Through Play
How Play Can Help Your Child Get Ready for School: Problem Solving
52 Fun & Easy Play Ideas for Screen-Free Week or Any Week
FREE May Printables & Activities for Kids
Melissa & Doug: Great Toys for Bring Your Child to Work Day!
15 Earth Day Activities for Kids
Supporting Autistic Children Through Dentist & Doctor Play PLUS: Free Printables
Melissa & Doug Toys to Celebrate National Unicorn Day (April 9)
Free April Printable Activities for Kids
Best Easter Baskets for Kids by Age & Theme
Melissa & Doug: More Than Half of Parents Report that Dentist & Doctor Appointments are Challenging for Young Children
Free March Printables & Activities for Kids
Ready, Set…Checkup: Toys & Play Tips for Going to the Doctor
Ready, Set…Checkup: Toys & Play Tips for Going to the Dentist
Toys to Celebrate National Strawberry Day
Toy Fair 2026: Melissa & Doug Founders Inducted into Toy Hall of Fame
The Magic of Independent Play in Toddlers & Preschoolers
