Here are some of our family favorites.
Roll and Play: My little girl was 18 months old when we got this. She loves to flip through the stack of 48 cards and follow the simple directions (via a picture). She likes to make a silly face and blow bubbles the best. It’s helped her with color recognition and learn everyday tasks like brushing her teeth. You can also make your own cards to teach more skills and activities as your child masters the stack that comes with this. The 6″ soft cube is great for other creative games as well.
Hammer Away!: My sweet girl was about 16 months old when we received this and has loved it as well. This is a kid magnet during demos. What child doesn’t love to use a hammer and play with balls? Great for color recognition, hand-eye coordination and getting extra energy out in a productive way. Each color has its own place on the ship, so it’s great for matching the colors.
Mainstreet Playhouse: This is great for travel since it folds to the size of a shopping bag. We took this to our Grandmother’s assisted living facility and she loved watching our little girl run around in it. The playhouse was equally therapeutic for both of them. Anytime we pull this out, kids love creating their own little food stand or grocery store, mail room or theater.
Think-It-Through Tiles, Adv. Math and Word Power books: Teachers and home schools these are for you! This is a self-correcting puzzle system that incorporates reading, math and science skills. The entire product line begins at 4 years old and continues through 8 years or older. This is a great way to sharpen skills while having fun. Each page contains a list of questions and the tiles are used as the answer key. If all questions are answered correctly, the pattern of the tiles will match the pattern on the page.
