mommy123 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 My parents just informed me they want to get our kids some presents for Christmas. I want to ask for some learning toys to supplement our homeschool. So... my question is what learning toys/activities would you ask for in these age ranges or what do you have that you highly recommend? (Ages 20 months and 4 & 5-year-olds) We're not as much interested in electronic toys, unless it is something exceptional. Thanks for your help and ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 If you don't already have them: Magnetic letters and a board Geography puzzles - R&S Books have some continent puzzles which look good Math manipulatives - we have the Saxon set, which is pretty comprehensive; DS5 loves it when I get it out I'm sure other people will have some great ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Both of my dc played so much with the abacus that I think I can count it as a toy. I love felt boards and kits of felts for encouraging imaginative play and storytelling for those ages. Puppets, puzzles, pattern blocks, memory games, almost any sort of blocks...... I really like those sets of gears, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Some Ideas: Cuisenaire rods Wooden blocks Tinker Toys Lincoln Logs Shape Sorter Puzzles Geometric stacker Magnetic Alphabet See and Spell Easel Legos Leap Frog DVD's Fridge Phonics Lacing Beads Counting Bears Lace and Trace Base Ten Blocks Pattern Blocks, or Tangrams Learning Clock Art Supplies Playdoh Instruments Geometric Shapes Scale/Balance Board Games Globe Peg Board I love educational toys!:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 i second the abacus...a balance scale would be a lot of fun too. also, i would suggest a couple of play by yourself games like by thinkfun are great......... seema Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommy123 Posted December 14, 2010 Author Share Posted December 14, 2010 Thanks for all these great ideas! Now I just need to narrow it down, LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Play cash register & play $$$...and some toy food/shopping cart. Lots of Puzzles...you can't have too many puzzles. My mom found some neat Kid-safe kitchen utensils & measuring cups/spoons last year. easel/paint/brushes/etc basic kiddie games - Chutes & Ladders, etc playmobile lego Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Anything that shows part to whole relationships--like puzzles, and that wooden fruit that you slice thru the velcro. Those toys help with both math and literacy skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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