In keeping with our back to basics philosophy, the following toys have been selected as recommendations for their basic approach to learning through play. These toys all stimulate creativity and imagination, assist in building fine/gross motor skills and boost hand-eye coordination. 

Blocks, Stackers & Sorters

B. Elemenosqueeze Block Set

Green Toys Block Set

Mega Bloks 80 Piece Big Building Bag

Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Stack & Roll Cups

B. One Two Squeeze Block Set

Melissa & Doug Wood Blocks

Green Toys Stacking Cups

Joyin Toy 4 in 1 Wooden Shape Color Sorting Blocks

B. Wood U Built It Block Set

Melissa & Doug Classic ABC Wooden Block Cart

Melissa & Doug Wooden Rainbow Stacker

Melissa & Doug Wood Shape Sorting Cube

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Puzzles

Crocodile Creek Horse Floor Puzzle (36 pieces)

Crocodile Creek Discover Europe Learn + Play Floor Puzzle (100 pieces + 21 figures)

Melissa & Doug Alphabet Express Floor Puzzle (27 pieces, 10 feet long)

Crocodile Creek Barnyard Shaped Floor Puzzle (30 pieces)

Crocodile Creek USA Map Floor Puzzle + Poster (200 pieces)

Melissa & Doug Wooden Farm Chunky Puzzle (8 pieces)

Crocodile Creek Garden Party Floor Puzzle (36 pieces)

Crocodile Creek Pirates Floor Puzzle (36 pieces)

Melissa & Doug Construction Vehicles Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle With Storage Tray (48 pieces)

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Kitchen & Tea Time Toys

B. Dish Set Kitchen Accessories

Green Toys Cookware and Dining Set

Melissa & Doug 11-Piece Brew and Serve Wooden Coffee Maker Set

Melissa & Doug Wooden Triple-Layer Party Cake

Melissa & Doug Wooden Sandwich-Making Set

Melissa & Doug Felt Pizza Set

Green Toys Tea Set

Melissa & Doug Stainless Steel Pots and Pans Set

Melissa & Doug Wooden Make-a-Cake Mixer Set

Melissa & Doug Wooden Slice and Bake Cookie Play Set

Melissa & Doug Wood Food Groups

Melissa & Doug Felt Sandwich Set

Green Toys Cupcake Set

Melissa & Doug Condiment Set

KidKraft Wooden Toaster

Melissa & Doug Wooden Pizza Party Play Set

Melissa & Doug Wooden Scoop and Stack Ice Cream Cone Set

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Arts & Crafts

Step2 Easel for Two with Bonus Magnetic Letters/Numbers

Crayola 3-in-1 Double Easel

Step2 Art Easel & Kid's Desk

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