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The Best Toys for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

by Angela Thayer 396 Comments

ultimate toy guide for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers

Holiday shopping is in full swing! If you’re like me, you’re always looking for the BEST toys for your child. Today I’m here to help you find the best toys for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Since I’ve had three boys, we’ve had a fair amount of toys in our house. Some would say we have too many! (Ahem, my husband!)

I want to make shopping easy for you! That’s why I’m sharing our favorites and providing links to find them. I try my hardest to find open-ended toys that will lead to HOURS of play time! I am not a fan of battery-operated toys or what I like to call “one and done” toys! They just don’t capture kids’ attention and end up just cluttering up our toy room.

ultimate toy guide for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure for details.
I know some of these toys are pricey, but they are worth the investment because they will actually be played with! I’ve broken up this post into three sections: baby toys, toddler toys, and preschool toys.

baby toy ideas

Baby Toys

  1. Sensory Tubes – These are so much fun! You can shake them to hear sounds and watch the materials move around. This is a super-safe sensory play activity for babies.
  2. Bathtime Ball Track – How fun is this? Little ones can drop the ball at the top and watch it go down the track into the bathtub!
  3. Melissa & Doug Rainbow Stacker – I love this wooden rainbow toy! Older babies will have fun stacking the rings and learning colors!
  4. Manhattan Toy Winkel Rattle & Sensory Teether Toy – This one is great for babies who are teething!  You can shake it to hear a quite rattle or your little one can chew on the colorful tubes.
  5. Baby Band Rhythm Shakers – If your little one likes to shake, this is the toy for them! These are great for learning to listen to different sounds!
  6. Kid O Go Car – This is the best first car for babies. It’s easy for them to hold with the large handle. Just pull the car back and watch it zoom!
  7. Stacking Cups – These cups are a classic toy for babies. They are inexpensive, but a great toy because they are played with a lot!
  8. All About Me Personalized Photo Book – This one is awesome! You can personalize it with the baby’s name and then add your photos. Your baby will love looking at familiar faces and learning their names!
  9. Hape Pound and Tap Bench with Xylophone – This one was a favorite for my youngest. You can hammer or push the wooden balls through the holes or play the xylophone!

Toddler Toys

  1. Melissa & Doug Colorful Blocks – Classic blocks are the best! It leads to so much open-ended play time. These will last for such a long time!
  2. Mega Bloks – An alternative to wooden blocks are these blocks! These are similar to Lego bricks, but are easier for toddlers to use. You can build so many things with these!
  3. Crazy Shapes Magnetic Building Set – These magnetic pieces are amazing for building! Toddlers will love being creative with this set of shapes!
  4. Fisher Price Piggy Bank – Every time I’m in the church nursery with the toddlers, this is the most popular toy! You put the giant coins in the slot on the piggy and it makes sounds. I know I said I don’t love battery toys, but this is a good one!
  5. Wooden Rainbow – This set is a unique way to build! You can make a rainbow or use imagination to make something new! This wooden rainbow set is gorgeous!
  6. Playskool Ball Popper – This toy was a FAVORITE for all my boys! I will say it is on the noisy side and you do need batteries, but we’ve played with this toy for hours!
  7. Cardboard Building Blocks – These giant blocks are the best! You can build so many things with these
  8. Green Toys Dump Truck – These trucks are oversized and so much fun for toddlers to play with! I love that these trucks are made with environmental friendly materials.
  9. Melissa & Doug Shape Sorting Cube – All three of my boys enjoyed this toy! It can be a challenge, but with some persistence, toddlers will figure it out! In fact, they’ll want to play with it over and over!

Preschool Toys

1. Squigz – These little guys are a lot of fun! They are like suction cups that stick to a window, mirror, or floor. You can stick them to each other to build structures. We even play with these in the bathtub!

2. Picaso Tiles – These are magnetic tiles that are used for building. They are just like Magnatiles, but I think they tend to be cheaper in price (but not quality). Great for any child who likes to build!

3. Alphabet Learning Locks – I gave this gift to my youngest when he was 4 and he loved it! (And to be honest, he still loves it and he’s 7!) Kids find the keys to the matching lock and unlock it! It’s a great way to work on matching uppercase letters to lowercase letters.

4. Clip Connect – These are also fantastic for building with. You can make so many cool things with them! They simply connect with other pieces and your child can use their imagination to make things!

5. Foam Pogo Jumper – This toy is great for getting energy out! It’s like a pogo stick, but great for the preschool age. Each time you hop, it makes a squeaking sound. My kids have loved it!

6. Bamboo Builder Marble Run – The marble run is awesome for building, creativity, and problem-solving. Kids play with this one for hours! I also love that it’s made from bamboo. I also love Lakeshore Learning’s Super-Fun Marble Run!

7. Alphabet Puzzle – This is my all-time favorite alphabet puzzle. I love the large pieces and the pictures on each piece. It’s a great one for toddlers or preschoolers.

8. Design and Drill – I love this toy for many reasons. It will keep your kids busy for hours, it’s great for working on coordination, fine motor skills, and there’s still room for creativity!

9. Balancing Stone Rocks – Ooh these are really cool! The goal is to stack the stones as high as you can before they fall over. The stone blocks have many flat-cut surfaces so the stones can be stacked in different ways. They are made of high-quality wood and coated with eco-friendly paint.

10. Dress-Up Doll Set – This one is great for talking about articles of clothing and for playing dress-up. It has magnetic pieces, which make it easy to stick onto the doll. We’ve had a boy doll for years and each kid has enjoyed playing with it.

I hope these lists were helpful!

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  1. Linda Korowin says

    December 1, 2022 at 10:40 am

    The Pound and Tap bench Xylophone would be awesome for our 8 month old granddaughter. She lives with her mama and dada in Santiago, Chile! She loves music and pounding and shaking any toy she gets her hands on!

    Reply
  2. Ang says

    December 1, 2022 at 8:09 am

    Do you have these lists as printables? 🙂

    Reply
    • Angela Thayer says

      December 1, 2022 at 1:24 pm

      I don’t, but I can try to make one.

      Reply
  3. Jamie Steria says

    December 12, 2021 at 5:45 pm

    ❤️

    Reply
  4. Terry says

    December 12, 2021 at 3:04 pm

    I would love the Picasso Tiles or Clip Connect. They would be great for centers or indoor recess!

    Reply
  5. KIm says

    December 11, 2021 at 11:32 pm

    The Stacking Stones are really cool!

    Reply
  6. Melissa says

    December 11, 2021 at 11:05 pm

    The Squigz or the Clip Connect or the Balancing Stones… oh man, all three of these would go over quite well for my girl!

    Reply
  7. Chelsie says

    December 11, 2021 at 10:24 pm

    I would love the design and drill toy. So good for fine motor!

    Reply
  8. Michelle says

    December 11, 2021 at 9:52 pm

    I’m sure my little one would love the pogo jumper or any of he building sets.

    Reply
  9. Haviva Davids Diena says

    December 11, 2021 at 9:32 pm

    The Alphabet Learning Locks sound great – would love to win those!

    Reply
  10. Haviva says

    December 11, 2021 at 9:31 pm

    Great list of toys! Got some new ones for my wish list.

    Reply
  11. Megan H says

    December 11, 2021 at 9:07 pm

    The building toys are a favorite with all
    4 of my boys…legos, blocks,
    Magnatiles, tracks, etc…

    Reply
  12. lana doolaege says

    December 11, 2021 at 8:24 pm

    love these suggestions I use many in the classroom.

    Reply
  13. Lauren says

    December 11, 2021 at 7:14 pm

    Would love any of these for my kids or my classroom!

    Reply
  14. Jenna Tomaszewski says

    December 11, 2021 at 6:38 pm

    Picasso tiles are a hit around here!

    Reply
  15. Jennifer says

    December 11, 2021 at 6:22 pm

    I would love to win the rainbow stacker!

    Reply
  16. Holly says

    December 11, 2021 at 4:42 pm

    Wouldn’t love the magnetic blocks for preschool program

    Reply
  17. Sarah Oldre says

    December 11, 2021 at 3:39 pm

    I’ve had my eye in balancing stones for a while, so I’d pick them!

    Reply
  18. Marion Hedin says

    December 11, 2021 at 3:34 pm

    Love the Picasco Tiles, and Balance Rocks such fun to the Children who are High Special Needs I work with!

    Reply
  19. Rachel says

    December 11, 2021 at 2:56 pm

    Thank you for organizing such a great list! I have always wanted to try the balancing stones.

    Reply
  20. Laura says

    December 11, 2021 at 2:54 pm

    I would love the Picasso tiles

    Reply
  21. Heather says

    December 11, 2021 at 1:43 pm

    The pogo jumper or click connect toys look interesting for my kids.

    Reply
  22. Nithya says

    December 11, 2021 at 1:42 pm

    Love the preschooler toys, especially the Picaso and Clip Connect! I think they will be great for not just preschoolers, but many of my students who are a little older too!

    Reply
  23. Kelsey Anderson says

    December 11, 2021 at 1:16 pm

    I love all the toddler toys!

    Reply
  24. Nora B says

    December 11, 2021 at 1:02 pm

    I’d love to win the balancing stone rocks! They could be used for play but also to teach my students about balance in a variety of contexts (science context, SEL context, etc.)!

    Reply
  25. Rachelle says

    December 11, 2021 at 12:36 pm

    The Squigz, Picaso tiles, or pogo jumper would be perfect!

    Reply
  26. Eugina says

    December 11, 2021 at 11:53 am

    We love magnatiles a d squids are awesome!

    Reply
  27. Kate Smith says

    December 11, 2021 at 11:15 am

    Squigs would be a fun addition to my classroom! Thanks for the fun giveaway!

    Reply
  28. Joy Wagenblast says

    December 11, 2021 at 11:14 am

    Would love to win Magnatiles!

    Reply
  29. Rae Ann says

    December 11, 2021 at 11:01 am

    How exciting! I would love the Picasso Tiles for my kids!

    Reply
  30. Tricia L says

    December 11, 2021 at 10:33 am

    Wow!!! Fantastic giveaway! My kids range through all these ages and would really enjoy any of them!

    Reply
  31. Leslie Guhl says

    December 11, 2021 at 9:41 am

    These are all so durable and enticing for the kids.

    Reply
  32. Kelly Parker says

    December 11, 2021 at 9:31 am

    So many great items.

    Reply
  33. Carrie says

    December 11, 2021 at 9:19 am

    Wow, such an awesome list! I’ve wanted the Alphabet Learning Locks for awhile now, but this is the first time I’ve seen the Balancing Stone Rocks and they are so cool. I’m torn between the two.

    Reply
  34. Bethany says

    December 11, 2021 at 9:17 am

    These all look and sound great. If I had to pick one I’d pick the picaso tiles.

    Reply
  35. Nicole Watson says

    December 11, 2021 at 8:20 am

    All such great items! I added many of them to my son’s wish list or my Kindergarten list. If I could pick one, I’d choose the Alphabet Learning Locks.

    Reply
  36. Jessica Broucek says

    December 11, 2021 at 8:12 am

    This is a great list of toys for young ones. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Jessica Broucek says

      December 11, 2021 at 8:15 am

      I would get the Squigz.

      Reply
  37. Stacey says

    December 11, 2021 at 7:25 am

    Love the Foam Pogo Jumper for getting out all of the wiggles!

    Reply
  38. Katherine says

    December 11, 2021 at 7:10 am

    I would love to win the piggy bank for my 2 year old!

    Reply
  39. Priscilla Wagner says

    December 11, 2021 at 12:18 am

    My son just turned four so we’re starting to do a lot of preschool activities. So any of the preschool toys would be great to win! Thank you!!

    Reply
  40. Tiffany Martinez says

    December 11, 2021 at 12:01 am

    I would LOVE the Alphabet Learning Locks!!! They look so fun!! 🙂

    Reply
  41. Barbara says

    December 10, 2021 at 11:37 pm

    My kiddos would love the balancing stone rocks.

    Reply
  42. Megan says

    December 10, 2021 at 11:17 pm

    This list is great! I love that there are some for multiple age groups as they learn and grow for better fine motor skills or whatever they’re growing in. There are so many great toy options here! I have some of these items and know they are great, so I believe the other ones you have listed are great too! I can definitely see my son jumping on that pogo stick over and over ha ha!

    Reply
  43. Kandice says

    December 10, 2021 at 11:05 pm

    I’ve never heard of the balance stone rocks and they seem really neat.

    Reply
  44. Kandice says

    December 10, 2021 at 11:03 pm

    I’ve never heard or seen of the balance stone rocks and they seem really neat.

    Reply
  45. Ying Zheng says

    December 10, 2021 at 11:01 pm

    Bamboo Builder Marble Run

    Reply
  46. Monica says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:05 pm

    I would love to win the Picasso Tiles or the Foam Pogo Jumper. You’ve created an excellent list!

    Reply
  47. Steph says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:05 pm

    I love the Picaso tiles.

    Reply
  48. Amy Dale says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:02 pm

    Picasso Tiles!

    Reply
  49. Elizabeth Tyree says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:57 pm

    I really like the variety of the toddler group.

    Reply
  50. Vanessa says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:47 pm

    The clip connect toy looks really cool. I love any toys that help with fine motor skills and the kids like to play with them.

    Reply
  51. Jessica says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:39 pm

    I teach kindergarten and we love all STEM toys! Anything that they can build with we would love to have in our classroom.

    Reply
  52. Joscelin says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:34 pm

    Magnet tiles are fabulous! My kids played with them for years and now my kindergarten kids love them too

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  53. Ashley says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:28 pm

    I can never have enough Magna-Tiles. My students love building with them so much thus year!

    Reply
  54. Teena Plona says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:14 pm

    I think I would like the sensory tubes for my severely Autistic son.

    Reply
  55. Suzanne says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:37 pm

    I would love to win the balancing stone rocks for my kindergarteners! ❤️🙌🏻

    Reply
  56. Terri says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:35 pm

    Magnatiles! My kids would love to build 3D buildings!

    Reply
  57. Kelli says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:28 pm

    Thanks for all the great content you put out there!! Preschool education is so magical!

    Reply
    • Kelli says

      December 10, 2021 at 8:32 pm

      I’d love to win the
      Clip Connect. It’s such a unique way to construct!

      Reply
  58. Sheryl says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:18 pm

    I would like to win Clip Connect.

    Reply
  59. Angie says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:18 pm

    I would love the Bath time Wall Track. My grandbaby would love it!

    Reply
  60. Teri Ware says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:17 pm

    I would love the sensory tubes. It’s entertaining, mind engaging, and doesn’t have pieces to get scattered all over the house.

    Reply
  61. Ms. says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:12 pm

    Any of them but my children would love these! Squigz

    Reply
  62. Zorah F says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:59 pm

    I’d love to win the Clip Connect and see what my preschooler can create! This is great to encourage creativity.

    Reply
  63. Angie T says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:37 pm

    My kids would love more magnetic tiles! Another set for larger builds would be so fun!

    Reply
  64. Stephanie K says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:29 pm

    I would love to win the Kid O Go Car. It would help my preschooler feel better when the baby tries to steal her little cars and eat them!

    Reply
  65. Kay Parker says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:10 pm

    I would love to win the Alphabet Learning Locks. It looks like a great fine motor and alphabet learning tool.

    Reply
  66. Flo McDOnough says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:06 pm

    I love the balancing stone rocks – not your typical toy!

    Reply
  67. Kathy K says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:01 pm

    My class would love the magnatiles!

    Reply
  68. Peggy Cooper says

    December 10, 2021 at 6:44 pm

    I have been wanting several of these very same preschool toys for my classroom. Marry Christmas to my class!!!!!

    Reply
  69. cristine packard says

    December 10, 2021 at 6:34 pm

    I would love the balancing stone rocks.

    Reply
  70. Angela Wagner says

    December 10, 2021 at 6:16 pm

    All awesome toys!!

    Reply
  71. Valentina says

    December 10, 2021 at 6:15 pm

    My daughter would love the Playskool Ball Popper!

    Reply
  72. Judy K. says

    December 10, 2021 at 6:13 pm

    I like the look of Clip Connect. It looks fun.

    Reply
  73. Erin says

    December 10, 2021 at 6:13 pm

    I’ve never seen some of these toys and the Alphabet Locks look like fun!

    Reply
  74. Sarah says

    December 10, 2021 at 6:05 pm

    The Balancing Stones and the Clip Connect look like a lot of fun!

    Reply
  75. Robin says

    December 10, 2021 at 5:45 pm

    I would love to win the balancing stone rocks!!

    Reply
  76. Gabriela Jordanova says

    December 10, 2021 at 5:24 pm

    The marble run ❤️

    Reply
  77. Carolyn says

    December 10, 2021 at 5:03 pm

    I would love the Balancing Stone Rocks! I could see so much happening with these! My class love rocks as it is, but to be able to build with them! WHOA!

    Reply
  78. Jennifer says

    December 10, 2021 at 4:48 pm

    I would love design and drill. I have never seen this before.

    Reply
  79. Shanna says

    December 10, 2021 at 4:36 pm

    That drill is one of the coolest toys I’ve ever seen!

    Reply
  80. Rachel Gill says

    December 10, 2021 at 4:19 pm

    Squigz
    My daughter uses them at PT and loves them. I know even my 1st and 2nd graders would enjoy them

    Reply
  81. Laura Zachar says

    December 10, 2021 at 4:15 pm

    So many great choices! I would love the stacking rainbow.

    Reply
  82. Laura Zachar says

    December 10, 2021 at 4:14 pm

    So many great choices!

    Reply
  83. Caroline G says

    December 10, 2021 at 4:08 pm

    Great (and timely!) ideas for my very busy class of PreK-3! Thank you! I would probably choose the Learning Locks or Clip Connect!

    Reply
  84. Stephanie Karijanto says

    December 10, 2021 at 4:03 pm

    These are so great! My son would love crazy shapes magnetic building set!

    Reply
  85. Marcia Bordovsky says

    December 10, 2021 at 3:58 pm

    I’d love to win the Balancing Stone Rocks! How neat and unusual!!

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  86. Kara Thompson says

    December 10, 2021 at 3:55 pm

    I teach preschool so I’d love preschool toys.

    Reply
  87. Melody says

    December 10, 2021 at 3:38 pm

    The balancing stone rocks are amazing!

    Reply
  88. Angela C says

    December 10, 2021 at 3:29 pm

    My kiddos would love the Picasso tiles. They’re always playing with magnets and puzzles

    Reply
  89. sharri says

    December 10, 2021 at 3:19 pm

    Squigz

    Reply
  90. Tiffany Neels says

    December 10, 2021 at 3:14 pm

    Our family would love the Picaso Tiles. Every time we are at our local library they run to the table that has them set out. They spend hours playing with them. Having our own set at home would be a huge blessing!

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  91. Gwen says

    December 10, 2021 at 3:10 pm

    I would love the balancing stone rocks!

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  92. SL Anderson says

    December 10, 2021 at 2:55 pm

    Thank you for making this happen! We would love the clip connect fine motor toys. Those look great!

    Reply
  93. Diana Lorge says

    December 10, 2021 at 2:54 pm

    crazy magnetic shapes would be great for my daycare children and my grabnchildren.

    Reply
  94. Janet Leiby says

    December 10, 2021 at 2:46 pm

    Squigz are great for all types of activities. The kids love them and can be working on balance, strengthening, and coordination while playing with them!

    Reply
  95. Carly Bade says

    December 10, 2021 at 2:44 pm

    I would love to win the squigz. My girls would love them?

    Reply
  96. Monique says

    December 10, 2021 at 2:43 pm

    I would be grateful to receive any one of these toys. All of these toys are very educational and look like fun to play with.

    Reply
  97. Laura says

    December 10, 2021 at 2:41 pm

    Thank you for the recommendations. I am always looking for items to add to my classroom wish list.

    Reply
  98. Monica B. says

    December 10, 2021 at 2:31 pm

    Squigz or MagnaTiles would be awesome!

    Reply
  99. Alicia M. says

    December 10, 2021 at 2:21 pm

    Balancing Stone Rocks look so awesome!

    Reply
  100. Julie Chmielewski says

    December 10, 2021 at 2:17 pm

    My favorite is the Picaso Tiles. I know my grandson would love them!!!

    Reply
  101. Leanne says

    December 10, 2021 at 2:16 pm

    I would like to win the Picaso Tiles for my classroom.

    Reply
  102. Kelley says

    December 10, 2021 at 1:58 pm

    The Squigs look like fun and I love the balancing stones!

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  103. Stephanie says

    December 10, 2021 at 1:58 pm

    Would love the balancing rocks. I have not seen this before.

    Reply
  104. Jen says

    December 10, 2021 at 1:53 pm

    I’d love the clip connect toys!

    Reply
  105. Lisa says

    December 10, 2021 at 1:53 pm

    So many great ideas! My class is really into building this year, and we don’t have anything like the squigz or the balancing stones. I think either would be very cool additions to their creative building area. Thanks for the great ideas overall!

    Reply
  106. Jana Meyer says

    December 10, 2021 at 1:41 pm

    I would love the Melissa and Doug Colorful Blocks!

    Reply
  107. Brittany M Bratt says

    December 10, 2021 at 1:39 pm

    So many great ideas since I have kiddos in both age categories right now! Thank you for this list and descriptions!

    Reply
  108. Jessica says

    December 10, 2021 at 1:38 pm

    Oh love how much fun my kids or any kids would have with these.

    Reply
  109. nicole says

    December 10, 2021 at 1:26 pm

    i love these ideas

    Reply
  110. Celesta says

    December 10, 2021 at 1:26 pm

    Clip connect

    Reply
  111. Denise says

    December 10, 2021 at 1:21 pm

    oooh those stones look like fun… for a garden sensory bin…
    and a preschool can never have enough magnetic riles. We just used ours, added bells & made Christmas trees.

    Reply
  112. Estera says

    December 10, 2021 at 1:18 pm

    We started to learn the alphabet, and I think The alphabet learning locks are gonna help the kids to learn it faster.

    Reply
  113. Victoria Fleming says

    December 10, 2021 at 1:15 pm

    I have 11 month old twins who would love the bath time ball track and a 4 year old who would love the clip connectors!

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  114. Terra says

    December 10, 2021 at 1:13 pm

    I’ve had Picasso tiles in my cart several times this year and just keep putting off completing my order. (There’s always something more essential to spend the money on!) I think students would really enjoy building and exploring with them!

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  115. Beth says

    December 10, 2021 at 1:12 pm

    I would love to win the Squigz!! They look like so much fun and fine motor focussed too!

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  116. Lacy says

    December 10, 2021 at 1:09 pm

    Love these! I would love to win the Balancing Stone rocks, as it looks like something my 7, 5, and 3 year old could enjoy together 🙂

    Reply
  117. Amy Fair says

    December 10, 2021 at 1:03 pm

    I love all of these ideas! I run an infant through pre-k preschool and this is helpful to have all of the age group suggestions!! The balancing stones look super fun!

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  118. Melissa says

    December 10, 2021 at 1:02 pm

    These are great suggestions! For my classroom, I would love the Picasso tiles of the Squigz. I love being able to support my students with hands-on materials that build and strengthen their fine motor skills.

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  119. Kristina Pingleton says

    December 10, 2021 at 1:00 pm

    I would love the balancing stone rocks!

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  120. Jamie Hogan says

    December 10, 2021 at 12:53 pm

    Squigs and clip connect!

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  121. Molly Epperly says

    December 10, 2021 at 12:53 pm

    I would love to win the Balancing stone rocks! They would be an awesome addition to my block area.

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  122. Hep says

    December 10, 2021 at 12:52 pm

    I would love the Picasso tiles. My kids are very creative with lego and other building materials. They would love these.

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  123. chris says

    December 10, 2021 at 12:49 pm

    i would love to win the stacking stones

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  124. Jennifer says

    December 10, 2021 at 12:44 pm

    I have had the Squigz in my classroom wishlist for a while now. I would love to have them.

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  125. Elizabeth says

    December 10, 2021 at 12:40 pm

    The alphabet learning locks are amazing 🙂

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  126. Jeanette Pacanowski says

    December 10, 2021 at 12:39 pm

    I would love the sensory tubes for my baby’s first Christmas!

    Reply
  127. Cassie says

    December 10, 2021 at 12:39 pm

    My girls would love the design and drill.

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  128. Shari McCroskey says

    December 10, 2021 at 12:38 pm

    Squigz! My kinders would love to have a set of these to play with at Discovery Time.

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  129. Tiffany says

    December 10, 2021 at 12:37 pm

    The ball popper!

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  130. Adria says

    December 10, 2021 at 12:36 pm

    clip connect looks cool!!

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  131. karyn says

    December 10, 2021 at 12:34 pm

    i would really like yo win the alphabet lock toys, my boy has a hard time with lower case l, upper case matching..it would be perfect!!! i didn’t know something like this was out there..amazing!!

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  132. Emily says

    December 10, 2021 at 12:28 pm

    Such a good collection – we’d love the balancing rocks!

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  133. miss f says

    December 10, 2021 at 12:28 pm

    Hard choice, but I’d go with the bamboo marble run.

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  134. Monica says

    December 10, 2021 at 12:26 pm

    Squigz!! My kids in my classroom would love them!❤️

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  135. Cassondra says

    December 10, 2021 at 12:23 pm

    Squigz!!! They are awesome and our new classroom doesn’t have any!

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  136. Destiny says

    December 10, 2021 at 12:22 pm

    I’d like to win preschool toys for my classroom!

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  137. Rene T Latner says

    December 10, 2021 at 12:17 pm

    The learning alphabet locks look really cool!

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  138. Jennifer Brooks says

    December 10, 2021 at 12:13 pm

    I would like to have the Alphabet Learning Locks for my granddaughter who is 3 1/2.

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  139. Peggy Keller says

    December 10, 2021 at 12:11 pm

    The balancing stones look like fun!

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  140. Adair says

    December 10, 2021 at 12:01 pm

    These are all such great recommendations! I want them all!

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  141. Maria Tefft says

    December 10, 2021 at 11:53 am

    I would love the Clip Connect!

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  142. Kristi says

    December 10, 2021 at 11:51 am

    Squigz are great! My preschool students loved them!

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  143. Yvette says

    December 10, 2021 at 11:46 am

    This is Awesome! Thank you so much! It is a great list giving me lots of ideas as I tried to keep my 1.5 and 3.5 years old boys busy!!!
    They would love Bamboo Builder Marble Run, cuz they both love things that spin. and they have been perfecting their skills on spinning anything!

    Thank you so much!

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  144. Patti Sears says

    December 10, 2021 at 11:45 am

    Thank you for the suggestions. I was not familiar with some of the preschool products available now. I am currently looking for a well made, educational toy that will be still relevant as my nephew transitions out of toddlerhood. I don’t think you can go wrong with building blocks and sturdy books.

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  145. Mary Katherine Nichols says

    December 10, 2021 at 11:41 am

    I need these! Great ideas for my grandbabies, too!

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  146. Calisa DeOliveira says

    December 10, 2021 at 11:40 am

    I would love to win the bamboo marble run. I think my 4 and 4 year old students would love the experience of building the track and watching the marble move 😊

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  147. Mariah Samek says

    December 10, 2021 at 11:39 am

    I would love to win the foam pogo jumper!

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  148. Julianna P. says

    December 10, 2021 at 11:34 am

    I really like the toddler wooden rainbow set and the shape sorting cube – great for fun learning!

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  149. jalkire says

    December 10, 2021 at 11:33 am

    I love the Dress-Up Doll Set

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  150. Malory B says

    December 10, 2021 at 11:32 am

    It would be super hard to choose but love the recommendations.

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  151. Kristi says

    December 10, 2021 at 11:24 am

    I would love magnatiles or alphbet locks.

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  152. Rhonda Kirsten says

    December 10, 2021 at 11:22 am

    The sguigs and the balancing rocks are both toys I think would be so fun to play, and learn with

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  153. Kristyn Grace says

    December 10, 2021 at 11:18 am

    These are all so great!!

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  154. Kim says

    December 10, 2021 at 11:15 am

    I use stem in class. The magnet tiles are awesome. Would love more.

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  155. Tara S. says

    December 10, 2021 at 11:14 am

    So hard to choose just one. I think my little one would love the piggy bank.

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  156. Ali says

    December 10, 2021 at 11:10 am

    I would love to win the marble run!

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  157. JANE says

    December 10, 2021 at 11:09 am

    I love the magnatiles, and kids of all ages do too!

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  158. Jennie Richards says

    December 10, 2021 at 11:04 am

    Amazing toys! How can I pick just one! I’d love the Picaso Tiles!

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  159. Mary says

    December 10, 2021 at 11:03 am

    The magnetic tiles or the bamboo marble run would be a great addition to our classroom. ….. Crossing fingers.

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  160. Barbara says

    December 10, 2021 at 11:01 am

    I like the Melissa and Doug Colorful Blocks. I think they would provide many hours of play!

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  161. Ariel says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:56 am

    Thank you, this is a great resource for choosing toys. It looks like a great selection. I have been thinking about the balancing stone rocks, they would make a great addition to my play time programs.

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  162. Lauren F says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:56 am

    I love the Alphabet Learning Locks, the Picaso Tiles, or the Balancing Stone Rocks!

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  163. Cassie says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:54 am

    We have the Picaso tiles and my children have loved those for years!

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  164. Jen says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:50 am

    I’ve had my eye on those Squidz for a while. So much fun

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  165. Stacey Dukes says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:45 am

    Thank you for sharing so many wonderful options! Building toys are a big hit in our house, so the squigz, balancing stone rocks, or Picasso tiles would be ones that would keep their interest for a long time.

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  166. Amanda says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:44 am

    We seem to have very similar taste in toys for our children, as we have and love many of the toys on the list; they are such fun! We do not yet have the stacking stones or the Melissa and Doug giant cardboard building bricks, though, and I know that my boys would LOVE them!

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  167. Taryn B says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:40 am

    We would love the Clip Connect!! My boys would have so much fun building stuff with those things.

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  168. Sarah Myers says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:39 am

    These look so fun! They’re definitely popular toys right now, too!

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  169. maria says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:35 am

    I would love the design and drill my kid is so much into construction toys

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  170. G Jasmin says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:34 am

    The magnetic building set would be a great resource in my classroom. I hope I win.

    Thank you.

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    • Jackie Di Cecco says

      December 10, 2021 at 10:53 am

      Would love the preschool toys for my kindergarten class!

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  171. G Jasmin says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:32 am

    These amazing toys would be enjoyed in my classroom. I hope that I win.
    Thank you.

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  172. Pamela says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:27 am

    I would love to win Design and Drill or Balancing Stone Rocks for my kindergarten classroom! Thank you for the opportunity.

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  173. Vickie Earich says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:26 am

    I love all these ideas. I am a fairly new grandmother. I have a 4 month old and a 20 month old. I love getting them toys that encourage creativity and and engaging. Thanks for sharing. I am also a elementary special education teacher. A lot of these would be great for my classroom.

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  174. Liberty says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:24 am

    Thank you so much for all of the wonderful suggestions. I have some new items on my shopping list now.

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  175. Laura Smith says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:23 am

    My children love the magna tiles

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  176. Julianna Daniels says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:23 am

    Thanks for the list of suggestions. So many great options for my day program! Thank you! If I were to win, I would choose the balancing stone rocks. Great for fine motor skills!

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  177. Marie says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:19 am

    I would love to win the magna tiles.

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  178. Melissa Lutt says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:17 am

    Squigz look so fun!!

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  179. Thomas says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:17 am

    We love magna tiles and design and drill!

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  180. Cristina Cummings says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:15 am

    I am a school-based therapist who works in the Early Intervention program for my school district. The classes I serve are SDC preschool students, and they could really benefit from the squigz. There are so many different therapeutic benefits/activities that can be done with squigz!

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  181. Buffy Glenn says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:12 am

    Fun ideas! Always looking for new ideas for my personal kids and also my classroom!

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  182. Shawnna Hampton says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:10 am

    I love all of the ideas that you share. They are very helpful.
    I would love to win the stacking blocks, the pogo stick or the squigz. Kids can be so creative given the opportunity.

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  183. Kathy Metcalf says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:09 am

    These all look so fun and engaging.

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  184. Mishelle says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:07 am

    My kids love anything to build with. I love the building toys too, but the ones that have a container to be stored in to help them stay organized.

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  185. Teresa Luna says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:06 am

    I would love to win the Balancing stone rocks and the Alphabet Learning Locks

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  186. Stephanie says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:04 am

    I would like the bouncer for my 4yo!

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  187. Lisa says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:02 am

    I would the Picasso tiles! And all of them actually

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  188. Daniela Oropeza says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:02 am

    Would love to win any of the preschool toy for my preschoolers!!!!
    -Thank you!

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  189. Heidi says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:02 am

    I love your blog and activities you share with the world! Thank you!
    I would love the balancing rocks! I have so many friends who enjoy building! I think these would provide them with an extra challenge!

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  190. Sarah Hamilton says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:01 am

    Love those balancing stone rocks!

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  191. Roo says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:58 am

    Your blog is so fun and helpful!

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  192. Stephenie Sun says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:56 am

    The Bamboo Marble Run looks like so much fun!

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  193. Stacey DeMotto says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:49 am

    Lots of classroom memories are possible with the Picasso Tiles and the Foam Pogo Jumper!!

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  194. Michelle Faunda says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:48 am

    I have been wanting the learning locks!

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  195. Michelle Sylvia says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:48 am

    I would like to win the balancing stone rocks!!

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  196. Samanta says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:48 am

    I would love either the stones or bamboo builder marble run!

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  197. Norma Farnell says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:46 am

    I would love the alphabet learning locks or the clip connect for my Pre-K 4 classroom!

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  198. Tracy says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:43 am

    I’d love to win the Picasso tiles!

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  199. Megan Ellickson says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:40 am

    I have a few of these toys and I would love the learning locks!

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  200. Katie says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:40 am

    These are all great and super fun toys, It would be hard to choose one

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  201. Deanne says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:38 am

    So many great toys!!! I have had my eye on a drill design toy for years to add to my therapy tool box ; )

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  202. Ashley says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:34 am

    My son would enjoy any of the Preschool toys you highlighted. Thanks for the info and recommendations!

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  203. Marie W says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:30 am

    Such a great list! We have and love a lot of these for our young kiddos. Would be hard to pick between Picasso tiles or click connect set for the giveaway prize!

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  204. Karrie says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:30 am

    I would Love to win any of these, but the Melissa and Doug Shape sorter would be perfect for my students who are aged 8-11 but who are developmentally 4-6. I have a hard time finding toys that are skill AND age appropriate.

    Thank you.
    Karrie DiCesare

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  205. Tricia says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:28 am

    My girls would love the design and drill!!

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  206. Jenni Guthrie says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:27 am

    Magnitiles!

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  207. Alicia Haines says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:26 am

    Picasso tiles are the best! My child loves these at preschool.

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  208. Laura F says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:25 am

    These are great! I love the wood blocks – especially the ones that look like rocks. And I love the squiqs – definitely on the list now!!

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  209. Melanie says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:25 am

    Would love to win the Bamboo builder marble run or the foam pogo jumper!! Very nice prizes!!

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  210. Molly says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:22 am

    I’ve had my eye on a set of Squigz for a while now!!

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  211. Angie Lysitza says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:22 am

    Those Balancing Stone Rocks look so cool!

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  212. Holly says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:20 am

    Wow! These are all wonderful and would be amazing to have! So hard to choose just one. I would try the squigz or crazy shapes magnetic building set because I’ve never had them in a classroom before.

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  213. Debbie Callaway says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:19 am

    Many of these toys are great for people with disabilities to practice fine motor, building, sorting, and just creating in general.

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  214. Jaclyn says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:17 am

    Any of the Melissa and Doug toys! I love their stuff.

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  215. Dena Zoske says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:17 am

    The balancing rocks look like so much fun!

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  216. Audra says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:16 am

    I would love to would love to win either marble run for my daughter. I think we would both spend hours playing with it together. The foam pogo jumper would also be awesome to win. She struggles to jump with two feet and I am hoping this would teach her that.

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  217. Michelle says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:15 am

    I’d love to win the rainbow stacker!

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  218. Anne says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:14 am

    These are ALL terrific! I’d love the Alphabet Learning Locks or Balancing Stones!

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  219. Cathy says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:12 am

    These would be so wonderful all at once to add to my therapy sessions!

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  220. Lisa says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:11 am

    I would love the Picasso tiles or balancing rocks. Great way to get engineering into play.

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  221. Jolene Troia says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:11 am

    I would like to win the balancing stone rocks!

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  222. Jenni Harves says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:11 am

    I would love to try squigz or clip connect. All are great toys

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  223. Terri says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:10 am

    Wow, the Foam Pogo Jumper!!!! I’ve never seen that before and that is a great item for the classroom and for my nephews!

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  224. Breanne Campbell says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:10 am

    Magnatiles are a favorite around here. I have been eyeing the balance rocks and squigz for awhile.

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  225. Leah Miller says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:08 am

    I teach prek and my kids love squigz! I’ve never seen the balancing stone rocks, those are so cool! They’d be perfect for my science center or for my own 3yo to practice building!

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  226. Angela says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:08 am

    Magnetic blocks are explored daily by all in my preschool classroom.
    The balancing stones look like a lot of fun!

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  227. Beth Hankoff says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:01 am

    These are great picks! I raised two kids and volunteered with preschoolers for over a decade. The preschool toys you highlighted are definitely the ones that are a big hit! I have never seen those stacking stones before. Those look really fun!

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  228. Jennifer Payne says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:00 am

    I love them all!

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  229. Dottie Smith says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:59 am

    All of these are great choices for the kiddos I work with. I’m currently working with one that doesn’t play with any toy. She is 4 and I’m slowly introducing infant/toddler toys. I play with them and she walks around and watches. My hope is that she will start engaging with them. I would appreciate any of the toys to introduce her to if I was to win. Thank you for being so giving!

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  230. Dylan L says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:59 am

    So many good choices but I’d love a set of the Balancing Stone Rocks!

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  231. Alex shipper says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:59 am

    Bamboo marble toy! Love all the preschool options 🙂

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  232. Anh says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:58 am

    This is a great list! I work with 2 years olds so any you would help.

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  233. Dylan L. says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:57 am

    WOW!
    What a great list!

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  234. Beth says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:56 am

    I would love to win the Alphabet Learning Locks.

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  235. Sarah says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:56 am

    These are great ideas for toys! It’s tough to find any recommendations that aren’t screens. Thanks for the ideas! I think the Picaso tiles are my favourite.

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  236. Debbie Eccles says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:55 am

    I would love the balancing stone rocks!!

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  237. Natalie says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:53 am

    Great toys! love the clip connects and magnet tiles!

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  238. Jessica says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:47 am

    Preschool set! Thank you!

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  239. Martha Baker says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:44 am

    I would love to get the balancing rocks. Thank you for the giveaway. I love all of your ideas.

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  240. Megan says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:43 am

    Those toys look amazing!

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  241. Tara Kroeger says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:42 am

    The Balancing Stones are so cool! Endless ideas of what to do.

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  242. Samantha Martin says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:42 am

    Hi!!! Great list of toys, thank you!!

    The squigz & balancing rocks look like so much fun!!

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  243. Elaine C says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:41 am

    Such cool items, engaging for aure. thank you for these great opportunities.

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  244. al says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:39 am

    The squigies look like they would be super fun

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  245. Rhonda Tucker says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:37 am

    These are all great gift items! I wouldn’t know where to start but anything to help with learning the alphabet would be helpful!

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  246. Tonya Sinner says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:37 am

    My kids are always trying to stack stuff, so I would choose the balancing rocks. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  247. Katie Morris says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:36 am

    The Picaso tiles looks like they would be super fun to use in my kindergarten classroom!

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  248. Mary Fey says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:33 am

    I think the Clip Connect and Squigz look like great activities for preschoolers. Lots of creativity and problem solving is involved. I would love either of those.

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  249. Cara says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:32 am

    They are all great toys!

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  250. Cheryl Sandefur says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:32 am

    I would love any of the preschool toys. However, I think the balancing stone rocks are my favorite. 🙂

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  251. Charlene Wiesenborn says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:30 am

    Toys, toys, toys, kids love to play with any toy. This is how they learn.

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  252. Lisa Regier says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:30 am

    The balancing stone rocks are something that all ages would enjoy 😉. Thanks for the giveaways.

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  253. Lynette Teel says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:28 am

    Thank you for researching toys that are appropriate for our youngest students. The balancing stone rocks are on my wish list now!

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  254. Amber says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:26 am

    The Squigz are so cool!

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  255. Kara says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:25 am

    The Wooden Rainbow looks amazing! We’ve got the picaso tiles and they are a hit! As well as the foam pogo jumper.

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  256. Aimee says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:25 am

    That marble run would be so great!

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  257. Amy Beck says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:25 am

    What a great list! I would love the squigz toy for building.

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  258. Lauren B says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:24 am

    Thanks for the list! I’ve been on the fence about the magnetic tiles, that would be a wonderful addition here. Ooh and the balancing rocks sound fun. So many great ideas! Thanks a bunch!

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  259. Jennifer says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:24 am

    I would like to win the crazy shapes magnetic set. My daughter would love to build structures with these!

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  260. Andrea says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:23 am

    OMG! This list is awesome! I don’t know where to start with… I recognized the Hape pound and tap bench my daughter had as a baby. She loved it and best of all it is made of wood. She is a Kindergartener now but she sure would love all the toys on the preschool list! First of all the bamboo marble run how awesome is that!!! But also the clip connect and the picasso tiles are great building toys. My daughter loves building and creating and would do so with any and all her toys all day long, if she could.
    This list is awesome because it has a variety of materials (not only plastic…) to chose from and is totally gender neutral. Thank you so much!

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  261. Sandi Kang says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:23 am

    My students would Love the Picasso tiles.

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  262. Annette Holtz says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:22 am

    Thank you for offering free toys! Even if you don’t win, at least you know someone out there cares enough about children in child care to offer.

    Oh and definitely the magna tiles

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  263. Mary Maxfield says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:20 am

    I love the toys for infants. I teach high school students and two are currently doing internships at a local child care program. I do not have a lot of experience with infants and toddlers as my focus has typically been preschool age. I therefore do not have a lot of recourses for them.

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  264. Ashley Davidson says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:18 am

    All of my kids love the magnet tiles. We can never have enough!

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  265. Ann Case says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:17 am

    I am an ESL teacher and the alphabet puzzle would be a great tool for my non speakers to hep them learn their letters

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  266. Kim says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:16 am

    Design and Drill looks amazing for my classroom and the bath time ball track is something I’ll need to purchase for home for the grandkids.

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  267. Kristin Sherk says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:15 am

    Love that you do this each year. Great for the sponsors too.
    We have the magna tiles. I highly recommend them!

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  268. Jennifer says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:15 am

    I would love the squigz for my classroom, but any of these would be great!

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  269. Shelly M. says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:14 am

    There are so many great options here, and we actually purchased some of these previously based on previous posts, but I think we would chose either the Balancing Stone Rocks or the Bamboo Builder Marble Run.

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  270. Katie says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:13 am

    This is a great list! I love the alphabet locks and the dress up doll!

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  271. Rachel B says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:12 am

    All these ideas are great! I would love to win either the marble run or Picasso tiles.

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  272. Paula D. says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:12 am

    These are great Christmas gift ideas. I would like to win the Picasso tiles.

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  273. Hallie Edgerly says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:10 am

    The Personalized Photo Book is adorable!
    This is one of THE BEST lists I’ve ever seen for these three age groups that are all very close, yet so different in development! Thank you for sharing!

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  274. Jane says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:08 am

    I love the alphabet locks. All these ideas are great and some i’ve never seen.

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  275. Annie says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:08 am

    The pogo stick and squigz would be perfect for the students at the therapeutic day school I work at!

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  276. Leona Blessing says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:05 am

    Manipulatives are so important as well as play. I would love some toys for my classroom.

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  277. Farrah says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:04 am

    The preschool items would be amazing in my classroom. So many learning opportunity with each item.

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  278. Joan says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:04 am

    I am fascinated with the Squigz, Bamboo Marble run and stone building blocks. I could see my students loving and learning from each one of these toys!

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  279. Chelsey says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:03 am

    It’s taken me a long time to get on the Magnatiles train. I usually hate toys with lots of pieces because they just get everywhere, but I’m LOVING magnatiles now!

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  280. Sadie says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:03 am

    Would love to win the magnetic pieces!

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  281. Amanda Bartee says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:03 am

    I have had Picaso tiles/Magna tiles on my wishlist for a few years! Anything to get those little fine motor muscles stronger is a plus!

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  282. Gail Peck says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:02 am

    I would love the marble run.

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  283. Cătălina Lawrence says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:01 am

    My son would love The Balancing Stone Rocks.

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  284. Maria Luisa Kidd says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:01 am

    I would love the bamboo builder marble run!

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  285. Francis says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:01 am

    The Squigz look like hours of fun for my toddler.

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  286. Angela says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:01 am

    The wooden rainbow looks like a fun toy to add to a block center 🙂

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  287. AJ W says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:01 am

    The preschool set of items would be perfect for my child.

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  288. AJ W says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:59 am

    The preschool set would be perfect for my child!

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  289. Katie says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:59 am

    The magnetic tyles look like hours of fun!

    Reply
  290. Holly Kovaleski says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:58 am

    I didn’t see the question! I would like the marble run. I think it would be quite useful in my classroom.

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  291. Cheyenne Mundy says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:58 am

    I would love to add the Foam Pogo Jumper to my classroom! My home schooler is Neurodivergent and this would be a great way for him to release pent up energy during the school day.

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  292. Kimberley Skidmore says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:58 am

    As am Infant Development Consultant I will share toy rec with my families..love the new ideas.
    As a new grandma of two amazing baby girls I appreciate the gift ideas.
    The personalized photo album is great!

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  293. Rebekah says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:57 am

    We love Picasso Tiles!

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  294. Holly Kovaleski says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:57 am

    What a great giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity!

    Reply
  295. Danielle B says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:56 am

    The Marble run would be a great addition to my classroom. Great for motor skills and EF!

    Reply
  296. Marie Lisko says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:54 am

    My 4 older grandchildren ( 2 of which I homeschooled 18 months during covid) would love love the Balancing Stone Set. Two have sensory issues and already collect rocks. Thanks for all you offer.

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  297. Linda says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:54 am

    I would love either the sensory tubes, piggy bank or picassa tiles.

    Reply
  298. Rosa says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:53 am

    Whoa. These are great suggestions. I work with both toddlers and preschoolers, and any toy can be used for language. Melissa and Doug are my favorites!

    Reply
  299. Damaris says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:51 am

    So many great ideas!!

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  300. Jen says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:51 am

    These are some great toys! I’d love the stacking rocks.

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  301. Lizzie Armendarez says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:50 am

    The Picasso Tiles are THE biggest hit in my preschool classroom right now! I could have a whole shelf of them and there still wouldn’t be enough!!

    The foam pogo stick would be really great for those high energy kiddos who need more than a 30-45 minutes here and there on the playground or in the gym!

    Reply
  302. Mary says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:49 am

    I would love to win the Picaso tiles! This is an awesome list!

    Reply
  303. Mickey Banks says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:48 am

    I would like the doll dress up set. My students would love being able to change clothes on the dolls.

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  304. Julia Villanueva says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:48 am

    I’d Ike to win the foam pogo jumper

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  305. Emily says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:47 am

    The squiqz look like so much fun! We have the Picasso tiles and they are played with every single day

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  306. Katie says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:45 am

    The Squigz are SO COOL! Would love to try them out. So great that you can use them for so many different things!

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  307. Maryanne Kirchner says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:45 am

    This is such a nice post and one that I will forward to parents of the children I work with. I would love to win the Alphabet Learning Locks! thanks

    Reply
  308. Sierra says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:45 am

    All these toys look great. Love the wooden rainbow!

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  309. julie staines says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:44 am

    Magnetic tiles PLEASE!

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  310. Amanda says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:44 am

    The design and drill toy looks so fun! Love the ideas you provide!

    Reply
  311. Christine S says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:42 am

    I like the alphabet learning locks. That seems like it would keep their interest and they’d really have to concentrate on matching up the alphabet.

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  312. Cassie says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:42 am

    Id love either of them!

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  313. Kim says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:42 am

    I would love the alphabet locks! Great for my clinic!

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  314. Melissa Williams says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:40 am

    These toys are fun and help with motor skills.

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  315. Debbie says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:39 am

    My kids love the magna tiles. The stacking rocks look amazing though. I may have to get a set for my classroom!

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  316. chelsea c gros says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:39 am

    I would love those stacking rocks!

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  317. .Tami says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:38 am

    Rocks Balancing stone

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  318. Michelle says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:38 am

    My kids would love more magnetic tiles or Squigz!

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  319. Mary says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:38 am

    I would love to have the alphabet learning locks. I’ve been eyeing those for a year now. I also think the possibilities with the balancing stone rocks would be great!

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  320. Shannon James says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:38 am

    Never heard of squids but sounds like fun.

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  321. Hannah Beck says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:37 am

    I would like to win the balancing stones rocks!

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  322. Leah K says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:36 am

    I would love the squigs!!

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  323. Melissa Moore says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:35 am

    To be honest, I wouldn’t mind winning any of these amazing things for preschool! I do not have any of them and would appreciate anything. They look like so much fun!

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  324. Shannon says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:35 am

    I think the foam pogo stick Sounds fun! Loved all these ideas:)

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  325. Michele Kuperus says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:35 am

    These look amazing! I would love the foam pogo stick to use outside with my preschool class.

    Reply
  326. Cathy McDonald says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:34 am

    You do such a great job cultivating the perfect collection. I would be honored!

    Reply
  327. April Skaggs says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:34 am

    I would love to win the Preschool toy bundle!! They would be wonderful in my classroom!

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  328. Melissa says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:34 am

    I would use magnets or shape sorter in my classroom area.

    Reply
  329. Kadie says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:34 am

    So many cool items. I think my 4yr old would like the alphabet locks!

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  330. Jessica says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:33 am

    These are fantastic ideas!! I especially love the alpha locks set!! My daughter would LOVE those!!

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  331. Glee Rice says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:33 am

    SOOO many good recommendations! I saved several in my Amazon wish list for my students and my great nieces & nephews!! If I won, I think I’d pick the Squigs!

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  332. Kerry Drayer says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:33 am

    Would love those balancing stones for my classroom!

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  333. AnnMarie Jackson says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:32 am

    Love the list! The magnetic blocks are cool

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  334. Beth says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:32 am

    Would love to have a new toy for the classroom!

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  335. Janette says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:32 am

    I would love the Picasso Tiles for my STEM Classroom!

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  336. Lauren Lockwood says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:32 am

    I would love the wooden rainbow to use with my early intervention kids (and to look pretty on my shelf when not being used, lol!)

    Reply
  337. Sydney Webb says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:32 am

    I would love the balancing stones set! My K students love to build and create with Picasso tiles in my classroom, and I think these balancing stones would add a whole new challenge for them!

    Reply
  338. Kathy Smith says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:30 am

    Puzzles and blocks and marbles, oh my! 🙂
    The special needs students I work with and my grandchildren all benefit from the variety you show. I have a few, but always enjoy more choices to share!

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  339. Jennifer Walker says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:30 am

    I would love to win the Stone Builders set!! These are great!!

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  340. Sarah W says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:30 am

    This is a perfect list. I am a new mom and these will be great to have available for when my son gets older.

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  341. Lisa Flowers says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:27 am

    I would like to win the Melissa & Doug shape sorting cube.

    Reply
  342. Cheri Tate says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:27 am

    I would love some new toys for PreK to add to our centers. This has been an amazing giveaway and deeply appreciated.

    Reply
  343. Grace Eaton says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:27 am

    Love the selection of toys in each category, I would love to win a pre-schooler prize.
    Thank you

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  344. Sharon k . Osborn says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:26 am

    I have 2 and 3 grandsons and all the toys look great and I know they would enjoy.

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  345. Theresa says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:25 am

    Foam pogo stick
    Anything for building
    Dress up
    These all sounds great

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  346. Korie says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:25 am

    Would be so awesome to win one of these!

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  347. Megan says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:25 am

    Such cool toys!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  348. Staci says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:25 am

    I would love the magna tiles and the balancing stone as well a the piggy bank. The children i work with would get so much use out of those items.

    Reply
  349. Melissa Thomas says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:25 am

    I would like the rainbow stackable. I am having my first child at the end of April and don’t have any toys yet.

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  350. Amy says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:24 am

    I’m an OT and love all of these toys – great for fine motor and visual motor skills!

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  351. Alicia says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:23 am

    Would love the rainbow stacker or balancing stones for my kids!

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  352. Nina says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:22 am

    I would like to win the Picasso tiles.

    Reply
  353. Carrie says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:22 am

    I love the bath time ball track! It looks like so much fun!

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  354. kat says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:22 am

    I would love the baby toys for some of my more delayed three year olds. I love the simple cause and effect to facilitate joint attention.

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  355. Tali says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:22 am

    Love the Stone Rocks

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  356. Debra Lancaster says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:22 am

    The bathtime ball track is the cutest! I would love to have one of those for sensory play for the littles.

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  357. Jennifer Day says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:21 am

    Picasso tiles

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  358. Becky Cosgrove says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:21 am

    I would love to receive toys for my in home childcare!

    Reply
  359. Jenny says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:21 am

    I have always wanted the alphabet locks! Thanks for the chance to win! Happy holidays!

    Reply
  360. Katelyn Medeiros says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:20 am

    Perfect list, I have a 3 year old and a 7 month old

    Reply
  361. Katie Mitchell says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:20 am

    Love have a small variety to rotate thru instead of an enormous choice and mess.

    Reply
  362. Heather Clarey says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:19 am

    I would love to try to balancing rocks and the clip connect toy! They look like a lot of fun.

    Reply
  363. Robyn Bischof says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:19 am

    Awesome! What a blessing this would be!

    Reply
  364. Peggy S says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:19 am

    Thanks for all these suggestions! Great to have the last (even if I don’t win 😁)

    Reply
  365. Shannon says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:19 am

    My preschooler could use that pogo jumper to get out some energy!!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      December 10, 2021 at 7:28 am

      My son’s therapist showed him a video on balancing rocks as a way for him to be focused and calm. The balancing stone rocks would be awesome for this. Then I could bring them into my classroom when he no longer uses them.

      Reply
  366. Kelly says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:18 am

    The foam pogo jumper for PreK would be great to get out some energy in the house this winter! And then take it outside in the summer!

    Reply
  367. Stephanie says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:18 am

    I would like to win the bamboo builder marble run

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  368. Brandi says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:17 am

    I love the rock tool!

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  369. Amy says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:17 am

    These toys would be great! I want them all!!!!!

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  370. Donna says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:17 am

    My students love Magna Tiles and it would great to have another set.

    Reply
  371. Theresa Lehmann says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:16 am

    I would love to receive the toddler toys, specifically the piggy bank, ball popper and large dump truck. Musical toys would be wonderful too.

    Reply
  372. Jill Monday says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:16 am

    I love the Crazy Shapes Magnetic Building set!

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  373. Philamenia Haskins says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:14 am

    Melissa & Doug Rainbow Stacker is a great toy!

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  374. Mallorie says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:14 am

    Thanks for curating such a nice list!!

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  375. Amy Pertl-Clark says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:14 am

    What a great list of materials for young children! I would love to win the Balancing Rocks! Thank you.

    Reply
  376. Emma says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:14 am

    Marble run looks like fun!

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  377. Stephanie D. says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:14 am

    Love the preschool ideas!!

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  378. Leslie Steele says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:13 am

    I Love this list. I will be passing on to friends and family!

    Reply
  379. Jaime Wasserman says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:12 am

    So many great ones!!!

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  380. Erica says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:11 am

    I would love to win the clip connect, or plasco tiles or squigz! I love having toys in my classroom that the kiddos can build with!

    Reply
  381. Catherine says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:11 am

    The squigz look fun!

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  382. Kristal says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:11 am

    My kid would love the marble run!

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  383. Serena says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:11 am

    I would like to win the Crazy Shapes Magnetic Building Set.

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  384. Patti R. says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:10 am

    I would like to win the Picaso Tiles. My preschoolers love to build things and they could also be used to teach colors and shapes.

    Reply
  385. Christine B. says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:09 am

    I would be perfectly happy with any of the toys, as I have 7 grandchildren, age 7 and below, and a great grandchild, who just turned 2. So, anything would be great! Thanks!

    Reply
  386. Twylla Jones says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:09 am

    Thanks for the list
    I work on Early intervention and I have parents that want to know what to tell family and friends what to get the little ones. They will be gr aftul for the list
    Thanks

    Reply
  387. Ang Jackson says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:09 am

    I would love to win the alphabet puzzle!!!!!!

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  388. Ariel Figueroa says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:08 am

    These look so cool! Thanks for putting together such a comprehensive and organized list!

    Reply
  389. Amy Lehman says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:05 am

    We love Alphabet Locks and Picasso Tiles in my classroom, and I have a very small set of Squiz. I want more of those for sure!

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  390. Eleana Stephens says

    March 20, 2019 at 9:59 am

    Thank you for the list Angela. I’ve bought “Crazy Shapes Magnetic Building Set” and “Melissa & Doug Jumbo Extra-Thick Cardboard Building Blocks” for my toddler. I also keep in mind the preschool items.

    Keep up the good work.

    Reply
  391. carol klein says

    November 25, 2018 at 9:05 am

    I loved the stackable wooden toy. We played make a rainbow and learned all the colors while doing so.

    Reply
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