Educational Toys That Positively Impact Your Toddler’s Development

There have been numerous debates over the years about the growth rate of a youngsters’ development. Personally, I firmly believe that the toddler years are some of the most important years, because kiddos are exploring new things and learning about the world around them – all while maintaining that sense of awe and wonder.

On that note, I have accumulated a short list of 3 of the best educational toys for toddlers. These baubles, gadgets, and knickknacks are designed to have a supremely positive impact on your cutie’s development, giving them the perfect learning experience while you provide the perfect learning environment.

And my picks for awesome educational toys are:

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Melissa and Doug Shape Sorting Cube

Shape sorting is a tried-and-true developmental skill that we all have experience with, and Melissa & Doug have put their own spin on this classic. The colors are bold, primary shades in varying shapes, such as a star, square, heart, and triangle. They are prevalent and chunky, perfect for fitting into a matching wooden box with shapely cutouts. These types of toys teach memorization, colors, counting, hand-eye coordination, and imaginative thinking. Plus, this toy is long-lasting for generations of playing and learning.

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ALEX Toys Early Learning Button Art

I love anything art-related! I think a creative outlet is one of the best things you could offer your toddler, regardless of age – and it definitely helps that Button Art is such as positive, developmental influence. There are buttons of varying colors – bright, vibrant, vivid, and wonderful, and there are 46 that easily nestle into a single, artsy tray. The objective is for kids to finish 10 pictures by snapping the buttons where they are supposed to go. It improves fine motor skills, creative thinking, and hand-eye coordination – all things that growing toddlers need most.

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VTech Rhyme and Discover Book

The best educational toys for toddlers are those that provide learning without letting on to kids that they are learning – and this book is one of the best. You can foretell that the lessons in the Discover Book are simply fun and awesome because of the front cover. There are primary colors in vivid, vibrant shades, attention-grabbing light-up buttons, and a trio of dancing, fluffy, adorable animal. Those aspects alone are enough to get any toddler excited. And then, when you open it up, there are 5 easy-turn pages brimming with sing-along songs, nursery rhymes, and a high-flying, cutesy butterfly to lead the way.
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Video - here are this year's top 5 picks among toddler educational toys this year, according to the Top 10 Store:

Best Toys for Kids Age 2-4 (2009-2010)

What are the best toys for kids age 2-4 years for 2009-2010? Well, they would be...

• Popular with kids (and their parents)
• Fun
• Safe

Right?

Well, for those of you who are shopping for toddler toys (2-4), here are the "best of the best" - predicted to be (at least among) the hottest sellers for kids coming into the Christmas Holiday season 2009 and beyond:

Vtech Electronics Tote & Go Laptop Pink

1.  V-Tech Tote 'n Go Laptop - Kids first laptop!  And, no one makes them like VTech.  This computer can make beginning learning fun - not only of the computer itself, but of basic learning skills.  Truly a favorite this year and deserving of being among the best toys for kids age 2-4.

• Where to Buy:  This and more VTech Kids Laptops @ Buy.com

Melissa and Doug Wooden Slice and Bake Cookie Set

2.  Melissa and Doug Slice and Bake Cookie Set - I loooooooove Melissa and Doug toys - especially for kids in the toddler age group.  These "cookies" are actually made of wood (and of course are safe) - they come with the cookies, the pan to bake them on, the frosting and more.  A great toy especially for those who have an interest in what's happening in the kitchen!  =)

Playskool Chuck My Talking Truck

3.  Playskool Chuck My Talking Truck - Here is a fun little truck that especially the very young lads will love.  Chuck has multiple sounds - and he's motorized!  He also comes with his own story book so kids can read about him then act out the story!

LeapFrog: Learn and Groove Musical Table

4.  Leap Frog Learn and Groove Musical Table - Although this table is thought of as being more for the infant stages of life, there are actually plenty of learning and gadgets to be had for kids up to about 3 years of age.  One might more strongly consider buying this table a bit earlier on in a child's life to get the most out of it though!

International Playthings My First Purse

5.  International Playthings My First Purse - When I spotted this particular toy I actually got rather tickled - the more little accessories I saw that went with it, the more convinced I was that this would be a perfect toy for a (very) young lady.  The purse comes complete with keys, a wallet, a cell phone -- and yes, a debit card!  Very cute.





The "best toys for kids age 2-4" listed above are more than just hot sellers - they have received rave reviews from parents, and are definitely slated to be some great picks - likely "sure hits" with kids this Christmas season and into 2010.


All for now -

Tonya B.

Additional Resource:

Top 5 Toys for Kids Age 2-4 @ Squidoo Shopping