Excellent Educational Holiday Gifts!

      

Looking for superb presents that will also lead to fun learning in the New Year? 

Check out my TOP 10 LIST for Children Ages 6 and under!

1. Anything Leap Frog, particularly these three: 

Fridge Words  

Mr. Pencil

My Pal Scout    

2. Nesting Blocks 

~Another fun idea for encouraging imagination while building cognitive and organizational skills!

              

3. Puzzles! 

~Always a fun option! Plus puzzles help to build hand-eye coordination, problem solving skills, fine-motor skills, as well as cognitive skills.

(Melissa & Doug have great selections)

          

4. Think Fun Zingo 1-2-3 OR Think Fun Zingo Picture Matching 

      

5. Helping Hands Tool Set

6. Melissa & Doug Scissor Skills 

~Excellent for helping to strengthen cognitive and fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, line awareness, and build overall hand strength!

            

7. Magna Tiles 

~Great for creative play, math, and science concept building.

8. Plan Toys 

~Perfect when looking for wooden based toys as well as for encouraging pretend and imaginary play. Great find for kitchen play!

(Also, all made from sustainable rubberwood from rubber trees and paints, glues and dyes are all non-toxic)

9. Duplo Legos 

10. Educational Insights My First Mircroscope

~Boost exploration, encourage curiosity, and create a scientist out of your young one!

              

HAPPY HOLIDAYS & HAPPY LEARNING! 

                                        

~Special thanks to talented educators/parents Joanna and Beth for your invaluable input.