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Basic Toy Recommendations

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

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B. Elemenosqueeze Block Set
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Green Toys Block Set
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Mega Bloks 80 Piece Big Building Bag
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Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Stack & Roll Cups
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B. One Two Squeeze Block Set
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Melissa & Doug Wood Blocks
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Green Toys Stacking Cups
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Joyin Toy 4 in 1 Wooden Shape Color Sorting Blocks
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B. Wood U Built It Block Set
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Melissa & Doug Classic ABC Wooden Block Cart
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Melissa & Doug Wooden Rainbow Stacker
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Melissa & Doug Wood Shape Sorting Cube

Puzzles

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Crocodile Creek Horse Floor Puzzle (36 pieces)
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Crocodile Creek Discover Europe Learn + Play Floor Puzzle (100 pieces + 21 figures)
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Melissa & Doug Alphabet Express Floor Puzzle (27 pieces, 10 feet long)
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Crocodile Creek Barnyard Shaped Floor Puzzle (30 pieces)
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Crocodile Creek USA Map Floor Puzzle + Poster (200 pieces)
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Melissa & Doug Wooden Farm Chunky Puzzle (8 pieces)
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Crocodile Creek Garden Party Floor Puzzle (36 pieces)
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Crocodile Creek Pirates Floor Puzzle (36 pieces)
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Melissa & Doug Construction Vehicles Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle With Storage Tray (48 pieces)

Kitchen & Tea Time Toys

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B. Dish Set Kitchen Accessories
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Green Toys Cookware and Dining Set
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Melissa & Doug 11-Piece Brew and Serve Wooden Coffee Maker Set
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Melissa & Doug Wooden Triple-Layer Party Cake
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Melissa & Doug Wooden Sandwich-Making Set
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Melissa & Doug Felt Pizza Set
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Green Toys Tea Set
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Melissa & Doug Stainless Steel Pots and Pans Set
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Melissa & Doug Wooden Make-a-Cake Mixer Set
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Melissa & Doug Wooden Slice and Bake Cookie Play Set
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Melissa & Doug Wood Food Groups
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Melissa & Doug Felt Sandwich Set
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Green Toys Cupcake Set
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Melissa & Doug Condiment Set
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KidKraft Wooden Toaster
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Melissa & Doug Wooden Pizza Party Play Set
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Melissa & Doug Wooden Scoop and Stack Ice Cream Cone Set

Arts & Crafts

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Step2 Easel for Two with Bonus Magnetic Letters/Numbers
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Crayola 3-in-1 Double Easel
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Step2 Art Easel & Kid's Desk
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      • Fables, Folktales & Fairy Tales
      • Nursery Rhymes & Poetry
      • Holiday Books
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    • Toy Recommendations