GIFTS & TOYS FOR GIRLS & BOYS FOR 3-5 YEAR OLDS

I know these are a bit pricy but kids love them and use them over and over again. These are something your kids will pull out over and over again.  They can be used both inside and outside for almost any age!

A great way to practice balance!

Your kids will love these for years and years! You can make lemonade stand signs, artwork, banners and more with them. I love them because they aren’t messy. No cups, smocks, water or brushes required. Simply uncap, twist and paint! Kwik Stix Solid Tempera Paint have a fast drying formula that allows them to dry in 90 seconds while still leaving a paint-like finish!

Spread them out on the table to color on during dinner time. They can also be used on a play table for easy clean up.

Mess-free painting? Yes, please! These dot markers are awesome for your preschooler who loves to paint, but without the commitment of getting out all the supplies. You can also find endless dot art free printables online.

Knowledge Crates are seasonal boxes packed full of activities ranging from art and literacy to science and math (the fall one had 22 activities and 15 extension activities!). All the activities are planned and prepped for you with materials included. Just open the box and dive right in!

Melissa & Doug Jumbo 50-Page Kids' Coloring Pad - Horses, Hearts, Flowers, and More

• 50 high-quality pages of premium white bond paper 
• Oversized 11" x 14" sheets leave lots of room for creative fun! 
• Pages tear out easily 
• Great for inspiring creative expression and exploring color 
• Makes a great gift for 3- to 8-year-olds, for hands-on, screen-free play

175 Pieces STEM Toy Pipe Tube Building Kit for Preschoolers, Creative Interlocking Construction Blocks Sets with Wheels Baseplate Educational Learning

I know my preschooler is going to love this!  Three-bay garage with locking doors, color-coded keys, and three wooden rescue vehicles. Includes wooden fire engine, ambulance, and police car. Turn the correct keys to unlock doors, slide doors open, and press lever to release vehicles. Great for motor skill development and imaginative play. 

I know my preschooler is going to love this!  Three-bay garage with locking doors, color-coded keys, and three wooden rescue vehicles. Includes wooden fire engine, ambulance, and police car. Turn the correct keys to unlock doors, slide doors open, and press lever to release vehicles. Great for motor skill development and imaginative play. 

I know, I know. NO MORE STUFFED ANIMALS. However, these are different. They’re microwavable and have a lavender scent for a soothing warm cuddle AND they’re at an awesome price point. They have a gazillion animals to choose from.

Sort, stack and sequence. Kids can try to build what is shown on the cards or create their own designs. It will foster their creativity and fine motor skill development.

Sets like these are the types of toys kids come back to over and over again. Worth every penny!

There is something that kids just love about slicing these pieces of food. They are held together by velcro and can be “sliced” and served over and over again.

This Don’t Break the Ice game is an exciting preschool game that has players tapping out ice blocks one by one, as they imagine helping Phillip the Penguin make a new igloo. The object of this game for kids is to keep Phillip the Penguin on top of the ice, but as the game goes on, the ice blocks start falling. One wrong block and he'll go ker-plop!

Hands down the best game ever! My  almost 5 year old granddaughter will sit for hours and play this.  She'll even set out 4-5 cards and play by herself.  

Develops critical skills – Perfect for pre-readers and early readers, builds language and matching skills in preschool kids through fun, fast-paced play. Zingo is as popular in the classroom with teachers as it is in the home with families!

Be warned. Lots of pieces to keep track of but my kids loved this one.  Fast-paced gameplay: features a rotating pond and fish that open and close their mouths. Fine motor skills: gameplay helps develop hand-eye coordination. Bonus: this top-selling classic game includes a lucky Ducks make-a-match card game!

Watch the magic happen as this baby doll eats, wets and needs to be changed. The blender actually works too! Don’t forget the extra diapers.

Don't forget to pick up some extra diapers when you order the doll!

This is the perfect age group for fun bath toys! I should just get a subscription to these because we use them so much!

Make bath time fun with this 5 pack of bath tub paint. Cleans off easily with soap and water when instructions are followed and used on non-porous surfaces.

Create Kids Fluffy Slime, Sculpt and Doodle in the Tub, Mountains of Soft, Moldable Soap - Gentle, Scented Foam Perfect for Sensitive Skin (Pack of 2, 8 fl oz Each)

Kids LOVE having their own umbrella. I like to make these Santa gifts. There are 15 adorable styles to choose from. You  should see the shark and pirate!

A Crayola best seller!  Brings kids crafts to life with 12 washable animal figures that can be customized again and again! Kids color and design their animal. Then, when they’re ready for something new, POP ‘em in the tub and use the scrub brush to get them cleaned up.

Boys and girls both love this play sink! It has running water (battery operated) and can be used in so many creative ways.

Run. Jump. Launch! Kids will have a blast while blasting off with this fantastically fun foam toy rocket launcher. Durably designed and reliably built to withstand endless hours of jumping, stomping and playtime! Safe for ages 3+. Can be used indoors or outdoors.  Make sure you don’t do them next to the house though. They can get stuck on the roof!

Preschoolers LOVE this set. Dust, sweep and mop…when it’s clean-up time this is one toy you will be glad to have around. They are wood and built to last too.

The Melissa & Doug Alphabet Express Jumbo Jigsaw Floor Puzzle includes 27 extra-thick cardboard pieces that are easy for children to put together. The finished puzzle displays beautiful original artwork.  PROMOTES HAND-EYE COORDINATION: This kids alphabet express puzzle is designed to help children develop strong problem-solving skills, assisting them in the development of hand-eye coordination.

So much imaginary play can happen with this take-along horse barn and family.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE these. They make great birthday gifts.The pages are large, thick, and white. Perfect for children 3-9. 

Princesses, Fairies, Animals, and More - Kids Arts And Crafts, Sticker Books, Coloring Books For Kids Ages 3+, Pink

  There’s also a boy version in blue.  

BPA free, dishwasher safe and durable. Not only are these trucks built to last, but they are a huge hit with this age.

Take real digital photographs with the durable Kidizoom camera Pix by VTech; real 2.0 Mega pixels camera; 4x digital zoom; frustration free packaging means it comes easier to open in a plain brown box. They do eat up batteries pretty fast so be sure to stock up. Great car toy.

  There’s also a boy version in blue.  

Simulation design and clear textures of dinosaur toys, enable kids to recognize and explore the world of dinosaurs. Each part is assembled by the children themselves, which can develop their hand-eye coordination and stimulate the imagination of dinosaurs. Let your children fall in love with assembly and dinosaurs!!!

They are super creative, well illustrated, and are personalized all throughout the book which impressed me. There are lots of different books with different story lines!

Pretend play is all the rage with preschoolers. This doctor’s kit will get lots of use in your home!  Check out all the kits available!

A classic. So much pretend play can happen with this toy.  This Solar activated, talking calculator and cash register with LCD screen, is a great pretend play set for parents or teachers trying to help with counting, sorting, and money skills. Supports children as they learn basic math and money-handling skills with this real-working cash register that talks back to them

I have yet to meet a kid that doesn’t love this. The push mower features realistic sounds and bubble maker. Help around the yard work with your own toy bubble mower which encourages pretend garden play, bring tons of bubbles and fun.For sure an outside toy though!

This adorable battery-operated toy leaf blower is a fun way to get kids up and moving. Help encourage imagination and role play fun for awesome outdoor play.  With its realistic design and mechanical sounds, the blower helps to promote pretend play and encourages kids to use their imagination. Help teach the value of chores while engaging in tons of bubble fun.

Designed for kids: the children yard work gloves are based in bright colors and decorated with cute bee pattern, attractive appearance popular with kids, available in small, medium, or large to fit tiny hands snugly, extended long cuff to protect your little helpers’ wrists and keeps dirt or mud out when cultivating the joy of gardening

With its realistic design and mechanical sounds, the blower helps to promote pretend play and encourages kids to use their imagination. Help teach the value of chores while engaging in tons of bubble fun.

So simple but so fun! Stomp and catch board teaches coordination, but best of all your little will get lots of exercise!

This cause-and-effect race track adventure toy has the perfect design, with 6 buttons and 8 different challenges, 3 mini cars: police car, ambulance, red fire truck(or yellow taxi). It helps to train and improve children's motor skills and hand-eye coordination by guiding children through every obstacle and challenge.

One golden marble, Cleanup is a snap with the marble and hippo storage

CHOMPING DINOS: It's a fun twist on Hungry Hungry Hippos, the classic marble chomping game. This Dino Edition of Hungry Hungry Hippos features 4 adorable (and hungry) dinosaurs

Great for those fine motor skills, so much development happening here. The parts all store in the tray so the mosaic can be used again and again.

A colorful wooden name puzzle made just for your child. Each one is made-to-order in Omaha, NE. Up to 9 letters allowed. 

You just can’t go wrong with getting one of these. Kids will use it for years and years!  The Bubble Blower Can Be Powered By 4 Batteries (Not Included) Or Plug In With Adapter(Not Included),

This age LOVES puzzles.  Beautifully designed and high quality floor puzzles are always a win for preschoolers!  A wide variety to choose from. 

A WONDERFULLY DESIGNED PUZZLE- THE ART OF PLAY: Each of our Crocodile Creek puzzles is thoughtfully designed and beautifully illustrated by artists from around world. Our Crocodile Creek puzzles are considered by many to be some of the best puzzles in the world.

This LEGO DUPLO set features a train toy for toddlers with Push & Go functionality, Light and Sound, action bricks, and 16 track pieces. Parents can download the free app for toddlers to use the train toy's remote control function, activating lights, sounds, and movement

My kids loved (and still love) pretty much any book by Mo Williams. His characters are endearing and kids love the story lines. This bundle of Pigeon Books would be a great gift.

Just about and book by Sandra Boynton is fantastic. My 3 1/2 year old granddaughter memorized her books and read them back to me by looking at the pictures

Easy to learn and play – bugs in the kitchen is a fun family board game for kids and adults. Roll the die! Create a path! Trap the bug! It comes with a special edition hexbug that runs through the maze while the players try to trap the bug. Special hexbug lasts for hundreds of play sessions. It can even be played with outside the game!For 2-4 players, this one is a family game night win!

Kids absolutely love them. This 12-Pack Egg Carton has adorable Season 4 cuties with vibrant neon colors! Place them on a light to see them shine bright.  This Amazon exclusive egg carton has a starry lid and a base filled with 12-molded nests. Keep your in-egg and out-of-egg Hatchimals cozy inside and take them with you, wherever you glow.

Feel like a real paleontologist excavating up unique toy dinosaurs from the dino eggs. Find a T-rex, Dilophosaurus, Ankylosaurus, and much more! Once dug up, find the appropriate card describing the history and characteristics of the dinosaur.  Kids love these. Just be sure to do them outside!

Snap a limitless amount of tracks together to create a fun race for multiple zippy little cars. Tip — buy extra cars and AAA batteries!

I think this is Amazon’s best kept secret. Attach it to a simple box fan and a large fort is blown up in seconds! Such a great alternative to the big mess forts can make!

Great for building and jumping on. Kids can build so many variations with all of the pieces. Very good quality and completely worth it.

Play kitchens are far from new, and there’s a reason these classic sets have been around for so long: kids love them.  Made of eco-friendly, non-toxic wood, BPA-free. This space-friendly toy kitchen is 31in wide and 12in deep after being assembled. Great for a cute nursery, let kids put the chef hat on and cook a meal for their guests.

The ice cream playset includes a magic scooper to scoop up ice cream and toppings to create tasty-looking treats while introducing kids to colors & flavors.Ideal for ages:2 years and up.  This set also teaches counting, colors, and sequencing. Rated a must have with great reviews.

When the Play-Doh box comes out, this is the most used toy!  This kitchen play set features a toy oven for kids 3 years and up to play pretend chef. Place a Play-Doh food inside, press the lever, and watch it rise

Year after year this set continues to be a bestseller. Kids adore the cute animals and make-believe home; parents love that this set will be played with for years to come. Add some extra critters to make the whole family.

Great for pretend play. I love that this can grow with your kids too. Add some extra pieces to make a longer train.

Another great toy that can grow with your kids.  100 translucent geometric shapes in 6 different colors.  Certified STEAM toy, per Dr. Gummer’s Good Play Guide, in partnership with The Toy Association, for aiding in the development of fine motor skills, bilateral coordination, cognitive skills, executive functioning, creativity and more!

This bounce house is perfect for gifts and holidays. A great gift for your children any time of the year wherever indoor or outdoor. Perfect for birthday gifts, Christmas gifts or to keep little ones busy whenever. The Action Air Bouncer will delight all children!  Safer than a trampoline!  A big-ticket item but SO worth the money!

Play, exercise, relax. All in one doorway swing. The doorway gymnastics bar and rings combo keeps your child entertained for hours! It lets them burn off energy while they exercise, practice balance and coordination, and have fun. Install it in your door frame, and watch as your child swings, twists and climbs safely within your reach.