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Easel Activities for Kids
For preschoolers, easel art combines the best of all worlds into one fun activity. It pairs creative and cognitive skill development with physical movements, allowing your little one to strengthen their fine motor skills, planning abilities, hand-eye coordination and so... -
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... -
Toy Spotlight: Wooden Deluxe Standing Art Easel
It’s critical to foster creativity in kids starting at a young age, because creative play helps kids develop key skills that will be important for school and beyond. That’s one of the reasons that Melissa & Doug specializes in creative... -
Best Holiday Toys for School Aged Kids
Melissa & Doug is rightly well-known for its quality, long-lasting developmental toys for babies and preschool children. But if you’re a parent or caregiver with school-aged kids at home, we offer a variety of toys that will engage, entertain, and... -
10 Beloved Classic Toys Perfect for the Holidays
The holidays mean different things to different people, but one aspect we’re all familiar with is the feeling of nostalgia that the holidays inspire—it’s impossible not to think about the past when we get together with friends and family to... -
How Creative Play and Arts & Crafts Help Kids Develop Key Skills
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 her insights on how creative arts & crafts play can positively impact your child’s overall development. In a world that seems... -
Top Birthday Party Themes for 4-Year-Olds
Birthday party planning just became a breeze thanks to help from the expert planners at Melissa & Doug! Favorite Birthday Party Themes for 4-Year-Old Kids We recently started a series on the blog to help parents and caregivers who might need some support... -
Sustainability Day (Oct. 25): Celebrate with Our Top Wooden Toys
It's Sustainability Day (October 25)! At Melissa & Doug, we're on a journey to make the world a better place, which you can read more about here. As the #1 preschool brand for wooden and sustainable toys,1 we believe in supporting responsible forest... -
Enjoy a FREE National Cookie Day Printable Activity for Kids
Get ready for a social media holiday to celebrate a beloved worldwide phenomenon: Monday, December 4 is National Cookie Day—mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate with your favorite cookie treat!! According to a blog published by gourmet cookie... -
Indoor Fun Guide: How to Entertain Kids When They’re Stuck Inside
Parents and caregivers, if your kids need a cure for the common ailment known as cabin fever, Melissa & Doug has the prescription for some much needed indoor fun! We’re here to rescue your sanity with this handy Indoor Fun...
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