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The Best Toys to Encourage Talking, from a Speech-Language Pathologist
The moment your child utters his or her first word is a highly anticipated and magical event. For some children, learning to talk is fairly effortless. For others, it’s a struggle. For most children, we can do more to help—and... -
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... -
The Power of Pretend Play
Open-ended play is essential for children’s healthy growth and development. It’s so important, pediatricians are even writing prescriptions for it! That’s why at Melissa & Doug we are so excited to be partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), an... -
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... -
10 Best Problem-Solving Puzzles for Kids
The Power of Puzzle Play Puzzles are a great way to keep kids entertained, but they're also a fun way to encourage logical thinking, goal setting, and patience! When a child engages in puzzle play, they're not only building a... -
The Power of Developmental Play
This is the second in a series of blog posts on the skill-building power of different types of play. Shape sorters and stackers….Activity centers that have kids pushing, pulling, pounding, flipping, and turning…“Manipulatives” that can be moved around to explore cause-and-effect. These... -
Toy Spotlight: Fun at the Fair! Snow-Cone & Slushie Play Set
Countless studies have shown that play is critical to child development. It enhances cognitive abilities and lays the foundation for kids to successfully engage with others. Melissa & Doug toys provide wonderful, creative opportunities for your child to engage in... -
The Best Ocean Toys And Gifts For Kids
Is your child an underwater explorer, friend to sea creatures near and far? We've got toys for that! These special aquatic toys, crafts, and pretend play activities are sure to transport kids to ocean worlds and inspire their seaside adventures.... -
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... -
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 &...
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