Best Gifts for Preschoolers
PRESCHOOL
The Jumbo Glow-in-the-Dark Magnatab by Kid O is made of magnetic beads and a magnetic stylus that allows children to draw shapes, letters and pictures. This version glows in the dark for nighttime play. 3 and older. Kazoo Toys, Treehouse Kid & Craft and Rhen’s Nest Toy Shop. $35
Little Red Riding Hood game by Smart Games lets players use puzzle pieces to make a path to grandma’s house. The game includes 48 challenges, which allows for critical thinking and problem solving. 4-7 years. Brilliant Sky Toys, Learning Express and Kazoo Toys. $24.99
Shape Mags by Magnetic Stick N Stack are plastic, brightly colored tiles that stack together with magnets. The 100-piece set comes with two magnetic wheel bases and lets kids create everything from a car to a house. amazon.com. $69.99
The Irish Fairy Door Kit brings a magical “fairy” into your home. Place the door anywhere in your house or yard, and then register your fairy on the website to access stories and play ideas each week. 4 and older. Rhen’s Nest Toy Shop. $25
The Manhattan Toy Company’s Travel + Comfort Stowies Fox hides away toys and trinkets inside the zipper pouch located on the fox’s tummy. The fox stands on its own and is a good size for small hands. 3 and older. manhattantoy.com. $15
The Green Market Spinner Game by eeBoo is a fun way for kids to build vocabulary and sorting skills. Spin the wheel to collect products on your farm stand and match them with the picture on your board. 2-4 players. 3 and older. Greene’s Fine Foods and shop.eeboo.com. $17
LeapFrog’s LeapStart Interactive Learning System has different level books available for each stage of young learning. The interactive system has over 200 key skills for your child to learn with sounds and an easy-to-hold stylus. 2-4 years. Major retailers. $30