The Best Toys for Kids

Our absolute favorite best toys for kids that are open ended and so much fun for kids (ages 1-6).

From our go to books (psst.. We love Usborne books) and bath toys to our favorite wooden toys, this list of open ended toys that spark imagination and creativity is GOLD for older kids and young children!

I’m so excited to share with you this list of over 100 toys for children!

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Some of these will be the perfect gift because it includes the hottest toys right now.

And, not just any kinds of toys but toys that encourage creative play, imaginative play, social skills and more!

This is the ultimate gift guide that encourages great gift ideas that involve the benefits of:

hand-eye coordination
imaginative play
open-ended play
fine motor skills
problem-solving skills

and more!

Preschool Themes for the entire year..

This list is filled with pretend play, board games, fine motor skills activities, different shapes and classic toy ideas such as wooden blocks and musical instruments and more!

I get a ton of questions about what our playroom looks like.

“What types of toys do your littles play and/or learn with?” is a main question I get asked about.

I decided to make this massive list to reference in on any time you are looking for a new set of best kids toys!

This best toy list is a great one for the holidays and truly was made for this wonderful season but it can literally be used as a reference anytime of the year! 😀

I’ll be sharing many different ways and new ways to go about using many of these awesome ideas to try out with both younger children and older children.

What are some good toys that encourage open ended play?

Let’s get into them, shall we?

Best Toys for Kids

What you’ll find:

And, I’ve also included:

What other fun ideas would you be interested in seeing?

These ideas are a perfect way to bring about unlimited access to bringing about the perfect toy this holiday season for younger kids and older kids.

What are the best toys for 2 year olds?

If you are looking for the best toys for toddlers, here are some of the best gifts and little toy ideas we have come up with that inspire young kids to play close attention and to spark their imagination.

Educational toys that spark imagination and creativity are our picks!

I also believe a good healthy balance is alright too!

We not only have wooden toys, open ended toys, but we also have those toys that light up and are pretty much the “one and done toys”.

These toys incorporate video game consoles and tablets which are filled with parental controls but incorporate some of my littles favorite characters such as Star Wars and Paw Patrol for learning with.

I love educational games that include some of the play modes that littles can work with for learning in a fun way.

Here are our top picks for educational apps and educational games we love that can be used on a tablet as well.

These are usually given from friends and family and let me tell they do get used as well, but..

NOT as much as the toys that spark imagination and creativity! 🙂

Here are some popular choice ideas that encourage little hands to have a good time learning through play:

Below, I’ll be sharing some of our very favorite toys for kids that we have tried and truly loved.. and yes, we’ve tried a lot!

Best Toys for Preschoolers

Yes, one of our favorite toys are toys for preschoolers!

There are so many best kids toy ideas for preschool that are made beautifully and developmentally friendly.

But, there are also toys you can literally make out of a recycled cardboard box!

We absolutely love how easy these are.

We also love how many wonderful recycled toy ideas there that are:

– open ended

– engage in loose parts play

– and that are incredibly made to spark imagination and creativity!

We love both and approve both ways.

You can literally make anything out of a cardboard box.

If you are teaching your preschooler about the different colors, bright colors vs light colors, sound effects or a simple and fun game to try out, then this is by far one set of toy lists that are super fun.

I’m here to share with you toys for children that also work on sparking their creativity.

The best toy for a 2 year old and 3 year old that will help them learn through play!

How cool is that?

A toy that can not only be for playing with but also learning with.

In this list, we’ve got you covered with:

little kids toys
big kids toys
toddler toys

and more!

These top toys are a big hit and can be used on any special occasions, birthday parties and more..

I’m so excited to be sharing with you the best toys for kids ages 1-6.

I hope you enjoy and love this massive list of our favorite open ended toys this holiday season!

These are perfect for stocking up on the:

– top kids toys that spark imagination

– that spark creativity

– and that bring forth joy this time of year.

Some of the latest trends (but make it educational) are here for you to try out.

These include small objects such as blocks and larger size items that are great for kids testers to enjoy and learn with.

The Best Toys for Kids

Our absolute favorite best toys for kids that are open ended and so much fun for kids (ages 1-6).

From our go to books (psst.. We love Usborne books) and bath toys to our favorite wooden toys, this list of open ended toys that spark imagination and creativity is GOLD for older kids and young children!

I’m so excited to share with you this list of over 100 toys for children!

Some of these will be the perfect gift because it includes the hottest toys right now.

And, not just any kinds of toys but toys that encourage creative play, imaginative play, social skills and more!

This is the ultimate gift guide that encourages great gift ideas that involve the benefits of:

hand-eye coordination

imaginative play

open-ended play

problem-solving skills

and more!

Preschool Themes for the entire year..

This list is filled with pretend play, board games, fine motor skills activities, different shapes and classic toy ideas such as wooden blocks and musical instruments and more!

I get a ton of questions about what our playroom looks like.

“What types of toys do your littles play and/or learn with?” is a main question I get asked about.

I decided to make this massive list to reference in on any time you are looking for a new set of best kids toys!

This best toy list is a great one for the holidays and truly was made for this wonderful season but it can literally be used as a reference anytime of the year! 😀

I’ll be sharing many different ways and new ways to go about using many of these awesome ideas to try out with both younger children and older children.

What are some good toys that encourage open ended play?

Let’s get into them, shall we?

Best Toys for Kids

What you’ll find:

And, I’ve also included:

Stocking Stuffers Ideas for Kids (Ages 1-6)

What other fun ideas would you be interested in seeing?

These ideas are a perfect way to bring about unlimited access to bringing about the perfect toy this holiday season for younger kids and older kids.

What are the best toys for 2 year olds?

If you are looking for the best toys for toddlers, here are some of the best gifts and little toy ideas we have come up with that inspire young kids to play close attention and to spark their imagination.

Educational toys that spark imagination and creativity are our picks!

I also believe a good healthy balance is alright too!

We not only have wooden toys, open ended toys, but we also have those toys that light up and are pretty much the “one and done toys”.

These toys incorporate video game consoles and tablets which are filled with parental controls but incorporate some of my littles favorite characters such as Star Wars and Paw Patrol for learning with.

I love educational games that include some of the play modes that littles can work with for learning in a fun way.

Here are our top picks for educational apps and educational games we love that can be used on a tablet as well.

These are usually given from friends and family and let me tell they do get used as well, but..

NOT as much as the toys that spark imagination and creativity! 🙂

Here are some popular choice ideas that encourage little hands to have a good time learning through play:

Below, I’ll be sharing some of our very favorite toys for kids that we have tried and truly loved.. and yes, we’ve tried a lot!

Best Toys for Preschoolers

Yes, one of our favorite toys are toys for preschoolers!

There are so many best kids toy ideas for preschool that are made beautifully and developmentally friendly.

But, there are also toys you can literally make out of a recycled cardboard box!

We absolutely love how easy these are.

We also love how many wonderful recycled toy ideas there that are:

– open ended

– engage in loose parts play

– and that are incredibly made to spark imagination and creativity!

We love both and approve both ways.

I’m here to share with you toys for children that also work on sparking their creativity.

The best toy for a 2 year old and 3 year old that will help them learn through play!

How cool is that?

A toy that can not only be for playing with but also learning with.

I’m so excited to be sharing with you the best toys for kids ages 1-6.

I hope you enjoy and love this massive list of our favorite open ended toys this holiday season!

These are perfect for stocking up on the:

– top kids toys that spark imagination

– that spark creativity

– and that bring forth joy this time of year.

Let’s get into them…

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