1. The Magic of Independent Play in Toddlers & Preschoolers

   Engaging with our children during playtime can create joyful memories and strengthen bonds. It’s a unique time to enter their world and see it through their eyes.  However, the importance of independent play in toddlers cannot be overstated. Free, unstructured,...

2. How To Find The Best Puzzle For Your 2-Year-Old

   Help kids unlock problem-solving abilities and other necessary early learning skills through play by introducing them to one of the many developmental puzzles available from Melissa & Doug! Puzzle play can help promote a number of critical developmental skills: problem-solving...

3. Our Sustainability Story: Creating a More Playful Planet

   At Melissa & Doug, it’s natural for us to expand our brand purpose beyond nurturing children’s imaginations to nurturing the environment, both ecological AND social. This helps us lay a better foundation for restoring play and children’s futures. And it...

4. Melissa & Doug: The Story Behind Our Passion for Puzzles

   January is National Puzzle Month. Here at Melissa & Doug, puzzles are very close to our hearts. It was the decision to create a simple puzzle that introduced us to the world of wood and the art of making wooden...

5. Finding the Best Puzzles for 3- & 4-Year-Olds

   At Melissa & Doug, we know the benefit of playing with puzzles for your child’s growth. Puzzles are a great way to improve a range of skills in early development: fine motor,  pattern recognition, patience, problem solving, and more. There...

6. 15 Earth Day Activities for Kids

   Looking for printables? Scroll down! Happy Earth Day!  At Melissa & Doug, we take our commitment to sustainability seriously. Some highlights:  Accelerated our commitments for sourcing wood and paper from responsibly managed forests Joined the Sustainable Packaging Coalition Promised to...

7. Blue’s Clues & You! Cheat Sheet and Play Ideas for Parents

   With Melissa & Doug now featuring new Blue's Clues & You! toys in its selection, we’re loving learning about the characters and how they can inspire real-world learning for our kids! Here’s a cheat sheet to help “clue” parents in to what their kids...

8. Top 20 Preschool Classroom Supplies

   At Melissa & Doug, we are always being asked: “What supplies do I need for homeschooling?” or “As a teacher, what preschool classroom supplies do I really need to stock-up on?” So, we asked our Blog Ambassador Allison McDonald (No...

9. How to Find the Best Puzzles For Your Preschooler & Primary Student

   Kids don’t stop benefitting from puzzle play once they reach preschool age. In fact, preschoolers and young students can benefit from puzzles just as much, if not more, than their younger counterparts.  Think of it this way: A 2- or 3-year-old may...

10. Celebrate National Dentist Day with FREE Printable Activity for Kids & More

    According to a recent study on dental anxiety, 80 percent of adults report feeling discomfort over getting dental treatments, with 20 percent saying they were “scared” and 5 percent avoiding dental care entirely. If those results are accurate, then we...

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