I'm excited to do a round up of my kid's favorite toys or toys that they are getting for Christmas this year. I tried to include a lot of variety in toys and price points. Thank heavens they aren't big enough to read my blog yet and ruin their Christmas surprises :) I consulted both of them to see which toys are their favorites and then added in the ones that they are always play with.
My kids are really into art supplies, coloring books, holiday candy and any type of bath toys. Bath bubbles, bath toys, bath crayons and bath color fizzies. They love good books and they love games. All that to say, it's the thought that counts at Christmas. Find out what the kids in your life are excited about and try to pick out things that match their interest/age. They'll be thrilled.
I'm curious to see if your kids love any of the same things or if you'd add anything to this list. Be sure and leave me a comment below to tell me!
PICASSO TILES
These are a much more affordable version of magnatiles. My kids play with them at their cousin's house and at our Children's museum. They're getting a couple sets of them for Christmas. They're such a great STEM toy with tons of options for imaginative play. They are also getting two set of these car sets so that they can build things on wheels.
BARBIE DREAM CAMPER
Olive is so excited about this camper! It's been all over the commercials lately. She's been asking for it for weeks. Her Barbies and Princesses are going to have the best time glamping :)
RAZOR SCOOTERS
Both kids are getting these. They've got great reviews and I found them on super sale during Black Friday. Fletcher is very sporty and really great at riding his bike with training wheels for his age. We went ahead and got them for both kids because of this.
MELISSA & DOUG WOODEN HORSE STABLE
We put this on Olive's wish list for her grandma. She's been collecting horses for a year or so and would really love for them to have somewhere to live. The quality of this stable is so nice.
MELISSA AND DOUG TAKE ALONG HORSE STABLE
Olive got this for Christmas last year and both kids LOVE it. The quality is so nice. The horses fit perfectly in their hands and it's been such a fun toy.
PAW PATROL ULTIMATE FIRETRUCK
I found this for Fletcher on sale at Target a couple of weeks ago. He really loves Paw Patrol. Most of his PP toys are inherited from Olive so he's going to be so excited to get something Paw Patrol of his very own. It's a great size and it makes noises.
I SPY THE 50 STATES
I am really excited to read this book with the kids. I'd love to tell them all about the states we've lived in and visited over the years.
BOOGIE BOARDS
My kids got these for Christmas last year and have really enjoyed them. They're digital drawing boards with four different types of pens that hook on each corner. It's ZERO mess and tons of fun. We've taken ours on planes, cars, church and at home. They're so much fun for kids and adults. They erase with the touch of a button. Can't recommend these enough.
MELISSA AND DOUG CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES
Fletcher got these for his 2nd birthday and loves them. He sleeps with them most nights because he can't bear to let them leave his side. They're sturdy, cute and really fun to play with.
MELISSA AND DOUG CONSTRUCTION SITE CARPET
Pair this with the construction vehicles for hours of fun. I got a couple bags of the decorative rocks at Dollar Tree and both of my kids really love playing construction together.
MELISSA AND DOUG METAL SHOPPING CART
Olive got this for Christmas several years ago and both kids LOVE it. They haul stuff all over the house. Load up groceries, babies and stuffed animals. It's super sturdy and really high quality. It looks brand new after playing with it daily for three years.
CANDYLAND
Both kids really enjoy playing this game.
TOUCH AND FEEL FLASH CARDS
Both kids have really enjoyed these sets of flashcards. We have several of them and have used them for years. Fletcher is getting this vehicle set in his stocking.
ALPHABET ALLIGATORS
Both kids enjoy matching these upper and lower case letters on alligators. Great learning toy!
CALICO CRITTERS
My five year old loves all the sweet Calico Critter families. The animals are all so cute and they've got so many fun accessories. They range in price from under $10-$30ish. Tons of cute, affordable options for gift giving.
FISHER PRICE SIT AND STAND SKYWAY
Fletch got this last year for Christmas. Both kids have played with it a ton this year. We bought extra cars to go with it since it only comes with a couple. We love that you can make two different race tracks with one toy.
CASH REGISTER
Olive is asking for a play cash register for Christmas. I think she's going to love it for playing store. My guess is both kids will have a ton of fun shopping for their own toys and paying pretend money for things.
MY FIRST REMOTE CONTROL CAR
Fletcher is getting this for Christmas from his aunt and going to love it! Kevin has a remote control car that he thinks is the coolest thing ever. Should be tons of fun inside and out.
HATCHIMALS
These are marketed for girls, but both of my kids really like them. They play with them a ton and they are really cute. They love the element of surprise when they crack open a new set of Hatchimal eggs. You can buy them in two packs, four packs or a dozen. You can also buy houses for them. Ours live in the egg cartons and in a doll house we already have.
What toys would you add to this list??
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You shared that scooter … I think on IG and I grabbed one for Connor too. He has no clue and is going to FLIP.
ReplyDeleteWe have something similar to the alligators. We have dogs that we picked up from Sam's.
Great gift ideas! My boys (ages 5 and &) love Picasso tiles and any I Spy books at all. I like that I Spy 50 states. I may have to check that out!
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James and Marshall are getting the same scooters!! SO Fun!!
ReplyDeleteI loved shopping for the kids when they were little. You could get soooo much stuff and not break the bank. Once they get older...yikes! Big ticket items. You rounded up some wonderful options!
ReplyDeleteWe have that same ramp for cars and the boys love to play with it. The scooters will be so nice for the spring. We have a couple like that!
ReplyDeleteI came across the Calico Critters at Joann Fabrics, and I'm in love with them. I've been considering buying them for my week-old niece for when she's older, haha.
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