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Great Educational Toy Picks from Melissa and Doug

Let’s face the fact that almost 80% of parents want their children to excel in everything they do. Many parents can not help but subscribe to the thinking that their child is smarter than his age; he will soon be the Einstein of the next generation. That being said, parents prepare their kids at an early age. Who can blame them? Parents always want the best for their children.

When buying for toys, parents no longer rush to the toy shop and pick any toy that attracts their attention. They are picky and consider many things before even purchasing one. Before a toy reaches the little hands of a child, it has been well scrutinized by the careful parent. Most likely, that toy is an educational toy, especially made not just to entertain but to aid in a child’s learning process.

Toys are kid’s play and at the same time work. Experts agree that playing falls in line with sleeping and eating as the most important activities in a child’s life. They greatly affect a child’s growth and development. But why is play included? When a child starts playing with a dollhouse or a toy kitchen and starts to play pretend, he is actually honing a skill while playing. His imagination and social skills are practiced.

With the right kinds of toys, play can lead to a level where children’s motor skills, coordination skills, and even reasoning are used and developed. Educational toys are made to aid a child’s development in a fun and interesting way. This is where Melissa and Doug toys play their part.

Melissa and Doug toys have been in the market for 20 years now. It all started with a pink fuzzy pig puzzle made in a garage. The Fuzzy Farm Puzzle was Melissa and Doug’s first toy and the garage was their first office. From the first time they started the toy business, they were already minded to produce quality toys, toys do not only entertain but educate as well.

Top Educational Melissa and Doug Toys

Melissa and Doug Puzzles

These puzzles are either made of wood or cardboard; pick your choice. Toddlers can start off with jumbo wooden puzzles then advance sooner or later to 300 – 500 piece jigsaw puzzles. These puzzles are not limited for kids alone; parents will share the fun fitting all the pieces together with their children.

Puzzles can be a great learning tool for children. They actually help children learn how to solve problems. Think of a child who tries several ways of fitting the pieces of a puzzle together. Their fine motor skills or the ability to control the small muscles of the body are sharpened as they manipulate the pieces of the puzzle to fit in their proper place. Aside from their fine motor skills, they learn new things depending on what kind of puzzle they play with.

Here are top puzzle picks:
• Jumbo knob puzzles
• Chunky puzzles
• Peg puzzles
• Sound puzzles
• Jigsaw puzzles

Toy Kitchen and Play Food

A pretend kitchen has always been a favorite activity for children of all ages. It is amazing how kids play pretend with a kitchen set. There is no limitation to what they can do with the stove toys, oven and refrigerator toys, plus microwave, dishwasher, blender and toaster toys.

Melissa and Doug’s Deluxe Kitchen Play Center goes beyond the kitchen accessories. It includes the whole kitchen with a sink, turntable, and everything needed for the little chefs to prepare, cook, clean, and create whatever they want.

Aside from kitchen sets, play foods are available to cook and prepare for any occasion. Children are introduced to the different food groups with the use of food toys. They get to know and name different vegetables and fruits, and the various food groups. Use the food toys to educate children about the importance of nutrition.

Kitchen sets and play foods can help a child practice what he sees around him. Watch carefully how they play and you will be surprised at how good they are at pretending to be just like mommy when she cooks. Their creativity is developed and they are at the same time introduced to the value of doing household chores – even at their young age.

Dollhouse and Dollhouse Furniture

Every little girl dreams of having a dollhouse where her active and imaginative mind invents her own scenes. Dollhouses are imaginative plays which are actually healthy for a child. She arranges all the dollhouse furniture to make them presentable. She can pretend to hold an imaginary party with a lot of guests around.

Subconsciously, she prepares herself to meet unfamiliar faces and large crowds. She can pretend to start a conversation with her dolls, ask questions, answer questions, and laugh. When she is then in an actual scene, she is more confident to interact with people. She is more active and sociable her parents will be surprised.

There are many Melissa and Doug dollhouses to choose from. Here are a few of the top picks:
• Multi-Level Solid Wood Dollhouse
• Victorian Dollhouse
• Furnished Dollhouse
• Fold and Go Dollhouse
• Self-Storing Fully Furnished Dollhouse

Some dollhouses are not fully furnished but not to worry, give children the chance to do more with their imagination with these dollhouse furniture pieces:
• Doll family
• Bathroom furniture set
• Nursery furniture set
• Living Room furniture set
• Bedroom furniture set
• Dining Room furniture set
• Dining room, living room, bedroom , and bathroom accessory sets
• Kitchen furniture set

Melissa and Doug are toymakers with a mission to come up with the highest quality of toys in the market. They believe in designing, testing, and manufacturing toys that are enjoyable and at the same time educational.  For parents who strongly believe that toys can play a great role in the development of their children, they can bet on this time tested toy manufacturer’s educational toys to help them on their mission.

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