1. How to Find the Best Puzzles For Your Preschooler & Primary Student

   Kids don’t stop benefitting from puzzle play once they reach preschool age. In fact, preschoolers and young students can benefit from puzzles just as much, if not more, than their younger counterparts.  Think of it this way: A 2- or 3-year-old may...

2. 10 Ways to Play with Puzzles by an Occupational Therapist

   Just in time for National Puzzle Day on January 29, our friend and blog contributor Kristi Nguyen, OTR/L, a licensed occupational therapist who’s the owner/executive director of Connecticut-based OT-Kids, LLC, shares a personal story about her family’s love for puzzles, and how...

3. The Power of Problem Solving Play

   This is the third in a series of blog posts on the skill-building power of different types of play. One of the many cool things about play is that it helps kids learn to become problem solvers. Think about children building block...

4. 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...

5. Fun and Educational Card Games for Kids

   Engage Kids with Fun and Educational Card Games They’ll Love Limiting kids’ screen time is becoming increasingly more difficult as more and more of our world has become digital. If you’ve been struggling to come up with screen-free ideas to...

6. Best Holiday Toys & Gifts for 2-Year-Olds

   If you’re looking for a few ways to inspire creativity and excitement with colorful, hands-on, and age-appropriate toys for the 2023 holiday season, we hope you’ll find this list of gift ideas for 2-year-olds helpful! We’ve chosen 10 of our...

7. 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 &...

8. Best Holiday Toys & Gifts For Kids By Interest

   Is the child in your life obsessed with a particular toy, topic, or play pattern? If you’re a parent or caregiver looking for the perfect holiday gift for kids with all sorts of interests, Melissa & Doug has got you...

9. Melissa & Doug Partners with the National Park Foundation on New Toy Collection

   Calling all explorers!  In collaboration with the National Park Foundation, we’re launching a new collection of fun, nature-inspired toys for kid-powered play at home! Melissa & Doug is proud to support the National Park Foundation with a million-dollar commitment over...

10. 5 Fundamental Skills You Can Teach Kids Through Play

    Board certified behavior analyst Erin Ross shares her tips for skill-building play Not sure what to do with your little one during playtime? Many parents say they aren’t good at playing with their young children, that it’s boring, or they...

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