Getting kids off of screens and in a healthier play environment is a gift that keeps on giving. That’s what makes the holidays the ideal time to reset how you want your child to play – starting with toys that encourage education at any age.
Learning toys should inspire imaginary play and self-expression. The best ones are designed to promote key areas of development while also promising countless fun-filled days. Children as young as one can start the new year with something that never has to be plugged in and won’t have them staring endlessly at a screen.
Wonder & Wise Holiday Guide: Our Favorite 2024 Gift Picks
This year’s savvy parents are looking for toys that inspire the imagination during those crucial early years. Just as important, they want items designed for safety with soft wood and other natural materials, free of toxic chemicals. Wonder & Wise products address those needs. Below are some of our favorites and why your child will love them – plus a vital childhood skill that each one helps develop:
Early Literacy
Baby’s First Christmas: Baby Blocks (18+ months)
Educational fun starts from day one with traditional-style, beautifully etched beech wood blocks. Take comfort knowing they only use non-toxic, baby safe ink. Designed by a UK artist exclusively for parent company Asweets, all the letters of the alphabet and one surprise block fill each gift box.
Artistic Creativity
Easel Does It (3+ years)
Your little mini-Picasso will adore this wooden easel and art-making set. With large magnets to hold the paper roll to a magnetic chalkboard and 3 paint cups for their color of choice, kids as young as three are all set to make their own art. The setup is safe and convenient for the parents nearby.
Confident Communication
Performance Stage (3+ years)
Aspiring performers build confidence as they take center stage. Various backdrops help them make up plays, encouraging them to tell stories that take place in a room, a forest or somewhere else. If singing is your kid’s favorite activity, they will love the pretend microphone and stand. A space to write the name of the performance in chalk helps develop reading and writing skills, too.
Creative Thinking
Dollhouse and Dollhouse Accessories Kit (3+ years)
There’s nothing like a fully furnished dollhouse to get the creative juices flowing.
Just think of the possibilities. Our lifelike dollhouse is built with two sets of stairs, multiple 4-pane windows with shutters, and a roof that lifts up to reveal a whole other room. Your child will be fascinated with all the miniature furnishings the accessories kit provides to fill every room in the house.
Motor Skills
On the Go Busy Board (12+ months)
A child just one year of age can have an amazing time while developing small motor skills and color recognition. Multiple senses are stimulated to keep wee ones engaged. Activities include a maze, an abacus, a peek-a-boo door with a surprise mirror inside, gears, a switch and a 3-prong plug. Works flat on the floor, on a table, or standing up. Perfect for travel.
Self-Determination
Gone Fishing Boat & Fishing Set (3+ years)
Kids develop a sense of adventure as they imagine rowing out at sea. Watch your wee one feel empowered by the plush motor, wooden oar and life preserver. The soft poly-filled bottom makes this one comfy expedition!
Early Childhood Development
Hi-Lo Activity Table (12+ months)
The best toys address multiple areas at once. This charming activity table gets babies to move and even stand as they learn shapes and colors. The bendable counting fingers, peek-a-boo door, bead abacus and other parts make this activity highly engaging. Adjust it to accommodate children whether they are sitting or standing.
Attention Parents: Check Out What Else Wonder & Wise Has for Your Child!
From baby toys to play homes and games for sporty tykes, there is something for every budding personality.
Visit Wonder & Wise online so you can make a selection and have it shipped to you in time for the holidays!