Toy trends come and go. Here are some examples of "tried, tested and true" toys that kick start your child's imagination. These toys have characteristics in common. They are open-ended – there is more than one way to play with the toy promote interaction. They encourage collaboration and conversation. They can be used for simple or elaborate pretending.
Sweet Heart Mini Tin by Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty
Conversation hearts are cute, but nothing says "forever" like Thinking Putty!
Sweet Heart charms with an iridescent candy pink hue that warms to a light blush with just the heat of your hands. Sugar-free and great for classroom parties, it ?s a perfect treat for all your favourite valentines.
Ages 3+
New Sprouts Fix It! by Learning Resources
New Sprouts Fix It!
Big fix-it fun for the smallest fixer uppers! Encourage imaginative play with chunky, toddler-safe tools made from durable, soft plastic.
Includes a fun drill-squeeze the trigger to hear it working! Includes saw, hammer, screwdriver, wrench, drill (with sound), and tool box measuring 9"L x 3¾"W x 5½"H.
Toddlers+ | Ages 2+
Gears! Gears! Gears! 100-Piece Deluxe Building Set by Learning Resources
Gears! Gears! Gears! 100-Piece Deluxe Building Set
Set imaginations in colorful motion! Fun, bright new colors and kid-friendly pieces for easy assembly make this deluxe hands-on construction set a whole new building experience. Invites little engineers to discover a world of building possibilities while developing critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Includes 46 colorful gears, 26 square pillars, 21 six-way axles, 6 interlocking bases, handle, and Activity Guide.
Compatible with all other Gears! Gears! Gears! sets for even more imagination and fun.
Grades PreK+ | Ages 3+
Tublock-Standard Set 5 Colors
It is a set many things can be assembled using ideas.
Samples of the package are castle, rocket, helicopter, and bear.
Age: 8+
PlanToys-Parking Garage
The Parking Garage has 3 floors of parking space, a working elevator tower, and helipad. The set also includes eco charging station, car repair, figure , bus stop and car.
Ages 3+
Playfoam Pals one set (Surprise toy inside) by Educational Insights
Create your own crazy critters! Collect the Pals, pop them apart, and swap them around to make custom combinations. Use the included Playfoam to sculpt play props.
Possible Color Transfer: Playfoam may transfer color stain to fabric, carpet, and plastic. Keep away from open flame.
This price is only for one pod. Each pod includes character with pop-apart head and body, Playfoam, and collection checklist Collect them all to find the super-rare golden critter.
Ages 5+
Mad Mattr Pink
S-t-r-e-t-c-h your creativity to the max with Mad Mattr - an addictive, super-soft modeling compound that shapes easily.
Not only is Mad Mattr perfect for relaxing and calming, but it's also great for strengthening fingers, hands, wrists and more.
clean up is a breeze, since it sticks to itself and not to you.
Plus, it never dries out no matter how long it is left out. So, it can be used over and over again, providing endless, fun-filled hours of stretchy, open-ended play. Its unique, non-toxic formula is gluten-, casein- and wheat-free, and available in 6 colours that can be mixed together, too!
Ages 3+.
Tegu Magnetic Wooden Blocks 42pc (Tints)
Ages 12 months+