Comments on: Got Preschoolers?

By: TheHappyHousewife

TheHappyHousewife — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:47:35 +0000

I agree, I don’t think any toy is essential, but as a mom of 7 some of these toys have helped to keep my preschoolers occupied while I am homeschooling the others. They are also good quality, have held up through several kids, and reinforce creative play.

By: Liz

Liz — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 03:02:08 +0000

I’m an early childhood teacher and have 3 kids and another on the way. While I’m not saying these are all junk, my kids have never had ANY of these toys and even in the day care centres I have worked in have had none or few of these. I don’t think any of these are essentials.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:23:14 +0000

Love your list of books and toys! We are fortunate to have another chance for pre-school books and Toys. We are blessed. It seems like it was just yesterday I read the “Caps for Sale” to my third baby and now he is 11! I am looking forward to reading the story again with Peter (our fourth blessing)!

By: JoAndrew

JoAndrew — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:03:51 +0000

Our neighborhood has plan a few months back a sort of garage sale/swap meet and this has given us the opportunity to swap or trade in kids toys that are no longer being used by our children.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:03:26 +0000

Teacher supply stores can be rather pricey. My preschool has begun ordering many items from Discount Supply and has saved on items we would have typically bought from our local teachers’ store. The web site is http://www.discountschoolsupply.com/default.aspx.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:39:01 +0000

I am happy to say I have all but about 3 of those toys. Funny how you accumulate stuff over the years. Great ideas!

By: Niki

Niki — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:14:44 +0000

Great post!

I agree with you…especially with how things are today, it is important to let kids be kids while they can. Seems like everyone is always rushing to have their kids be older, more independent, more athletic, more scheduled, more involved.

And I love a lot of the toys you included. I am saddened by how few toys at toy stores do not run off batteries and light up and sing and talk and move.

I like to shop at teacher supply stores to get simpler toys and the old classics.

By: jodi

jodi — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:30:25 +0000

great post – thanks so much for all the great sugestions…our little guy is 21 mos, so a lot of these toys look like they would be right up his alley! We’re trying to stay away from all the singing-light-up-drive-you-crazy toys, but these look like some great alternatives! Thank you!!

By: Somebody's Mimi

Somebody's Mimi — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:35:22 +0000

Green Eggs and Ham???? The words are embedded on my brain! I actually thought when my children grew up I would never have to read that book again!! But quess what… I’m am still reading it and I kinda like it! Kids love the quiet and cuddly time of reading.. and so do I!! I keep those self inked stamps in a chest home so when “little people” come to visit they can stamp on paper or themselves. The grandparents love it! Although they sometimes go home covered with blue dragons up and down their arms.

By: Lynne

Lynne — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:07:23 +0000

Great list of books! We read many of these at home. I’ll have to check out many of these toys too! My little guy loves both Thomas and Cars! He would love either of those toys! Thanks for sharing! I’ll be back to check out the rest of your series!