momsuz123 Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Well, since we are hsing this year, I figure maybe Santa can bring more educational toys/games this year. What are some of your favorite toys/games/books etc for different ages? I have a 3 y/o boy, and 6&7 y/o dd. Any ideas? I really am trying to keep it more educational. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitnaptime Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 One present my girls are getting is a Brock Magiscope (from ebay) and a set of new slides. My seven year old will also be getting a set of prismacolor colorpencils and a digital camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caedmyn Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I think my almost 6 YO will be getting a butterfly garden so she can see some butterflies go from caterpillars to butterflies. She may also get some Spanish/English books since we're studying Spanish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristenR Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I order free catalogs from educational toy companies and try to get ideas from that. I can look up the product and get reviews off the internet and see if its worth the purchase. And if it is, I can research other companies selling it and go with the cheapest option. A few of my favorites- Timberdoodle Young Explorers Vision Forum - Disclosure- Christian organization but I find many great ideas in this catalog even though we are secular. Toys to Grow On They all have links for free catalogs. One more thing- sometimes I like to leave the catalogs out and the girls love to look them over. I try to pay attention to what catches their attention when they think I am not listening. I never hand them the catalog and say, "what do you like" because then they would point out every.single.item. But just leaving the catalog around in the view and being observant goes a long way.... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morosophe Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Well, here's what I'm getting for my son, who is turning four tomorrow. I figure it can help with reading instruction, to help cement the shapes of the letters in his mind without requiring him to write. As for 6 and 7-year-olds--my nieces really love their American Girl dolls, though I doubt they're terribly "instructional." On the other hand, making clothes for them, or any other dolls they may already have, would certainly help build useful skills. Have you considered a little sewing machine, perhaps with a book to go along with it? (Here's one all about sewing doll clothes!) Great, now I'm getting ideas for things to give my nieces... :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabi Sabi Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 I have a 7 y/o ds and a 3 y/o dd: Rat-a-tat Cat: the 7 y/o loves it Snap Circuits: these keep both the 3 y/o and 7 y/o dd busy for long periods of time Scrambled States: going to be a gift for the 7 y/o so he hasn't played it yet but it seems to get great reviews Rush Hour Jr: another one that seems to be well-reviewed and not gender specific Melissa and Doug alphabet stamps Math balance : both kids like it Math sticker book: for the older child Melissa and Doug tanagrams Art Memo: something we can all play and enjoy, from the 3 y/o all the way up to adults Dover makes lots of little tiny crossword puzzle books perfect for a K/1st grader that are awesome stocking stuffers like this and this. They also have sticker books that the younger child enjoys. Useborne has several nice art history books for kids that would also make nice gifts. We have this one already and I think that I'll buy one more for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crowealethea Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Dolls are instructional – why not? They teach young kids a lot about caring, giving, sharing, etc. I think educational toys can include play kitchens, too. My daughters love spending hours cooking up things for me and their little baby brother! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in the UP of MI Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 My 5yo ds has loved building toys, especially Legos more than anything else since he was almost 3yo. He's learned a lot from playing with Legos for hours most days, including math facts and counting by twos. My 7yo dd, who loves crafts and reading, will be getting a doll, a book, and some type of craft supplies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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