{"id":932,"date":"2015-05-29T10:00:43","date_gmt":"2015-05-29T14:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/?p=932"},"modified":"2019-08-09T13:50:03","modified_gmt":"2019-08-09T17:50:03","slug":"got-preschoolers-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/got-preschoolers-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Great Preschool Learning Toys"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p>Here is part three of my <strong>Got Preschoolers?<\/strong> series.\u00a0 Find the other two parts at the bottom of this post.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>One of the most important things you can do for your preschooler is to read to them. Even wiggly little boys will sit for a story if you choose the right book.<\/p>\n<p>If your boys are super wiggly let them play with play-doh or duplos while you read. Many times letting them use their hands while they are listening will help them retain what they are hearing.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26876 \" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/best-educational-preschool-toys.jpg\" alt=\"Here's a list of the best educational preschool toys. These toys will provide hours of fun for your kids while they learn. Don't let them get sucked into screen time this summer, let them learn while playing. Bonus preschool book list included too. \" width=\"600\" height=\"857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/best-educational-preschool-toys.jpg 700w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/best-educational-preschool-toys-210x300.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Here are some of our favorites books for preschoolers:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1RrWbNN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Corduroy<\/a><\/strong> books by Don Freeman<\/li>\n<li><strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1RrWmZt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Blueberries for Sal<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/strong> by Robert McCloskey<\/li>\n<li><strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1KBsM2O\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Make Way for Ducklings<\/a><\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/> by Robert McCloskey<\/li>\n<li><strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1J9KmZU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/> <\/strong>by Virginia Lee Burton<\/li>\n<li><strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1RrWQ1D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/>The Little House<\/a><\/strong> by Virginia Lee Burton<\/li>\n<li><strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1QdEBup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Caps for Sale<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/strong> by Esphyr Slobodkina<\/li>\n<li><strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1QdEBup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Story of Ferdinand<\/a><\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/> by Munro Leaf<\/li>\n<li><strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1KBsYiy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Snowy Day<\/a><\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/> by Ezra Jack Keats<\/li>\n<li><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1PQU0pD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>I<\/strong><strong>t Looked Like Spilt Milk<\/strong><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/> by Charles G. Shaw<\/li>\n<li><strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1RrXbRY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Billy and Blaze<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/strong> by C.W. Anderson<\/li>\n<li><strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1RrXexj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A Tree is Nice<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/strong> by Janice May Udry<\/li>\n<li><strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1QdELSw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Frog and Toad<\/a><\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/> by Arnold Lobel<\/li>\n<li><strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1RrXmwI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Little Bear<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/> <\/strong>by Elsa Holmelund Minarik<\/li>\n<li><strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1KBt4Xp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Green Eggs and Ham<\/a><\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/> by Dr. Seuss<\/li>\n<li><strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1J9KUPl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Big Dog Little Dog<\/a><\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/> by P.D. Eastman<\/li>\n<li><strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1QdEOxQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Madeline<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/> <\/strong>by Ludwig Bemelmans<\/li>\n<li><strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1dAtpMD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bread and Jam for Frances<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/strong> by Russell Hoban<\/li>\n<li><strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1BsnEWv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A New Coat for Anna<\/a><\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/> by Harriet Ziefert<\/li>\n<li><strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1KBtihk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amelia Bedelia<\/a><\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/> by Peggy Parish<\/li>\n<li><strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1QdF5kp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">If You Give a Moose a Muffin<\/a><\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/> by Laura Numeroff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Don&#8217;t miss our <a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/31-days-of-read-alouds\/\" rel=\"noopener\">31 Days of Read Alouds <\/a>which includes books, activities, and snacks for your preschoolers.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>There are also many great toys for preschoolers. My preschoolers have always been very busy. Usually their busyness involves permanent marker and something that is valuable.<\/p>\n<p>I have found that the best way to keep a preschooler out of trouble is to keep them in your line of sight. For me, most of the time this means keeping them occupied at the table while I do school with the older kids.<\/p>\n<p>Also, don&#8217;t be in a hurry to give your preschooler &#8220;older&#8221; toys. This can be difficult if you have older children too, but it is still possible. If your preschooler is given Legos, he will probably not want to play with Duplos. If you introduce markers, crayons are pushed to the side.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Don&#8217;t rush your preschooler into a grade schooler.<\/strong><\/em> Keep their activities basic and educational. You will be surprised at how much your preschooler will learn from playing with these toys.<\/p>\n<p>Since summer time is yard sale season keep your eyes open for these toys. I have purchased many of my preschool toys at yard sales over the years for less than a few dollars. The books I listed above are all very popular and should be available at your local library.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Here are a few of our favorite preschool toys:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1QdFbIG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tall Stacker Pegs Building Set <\/a><\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1QdFbIG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26864\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Tall-Stacker-Pegs-Building-Set.jpg\" alt=\"Tall Stacker Pegs Building Set\" width=\"400\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Tall-Stacker-Pegs-Building-Set.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Tall-Stacker-Pegs-Building-Set-300x239.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I love these pegs! We use them for color recognition, patterns, and coordination. My boys also love to use them as swords.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1QdFgMC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shape and Color Sorter Set<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1QdFgMC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26863\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Shape-and-Color-Sorter-Set.jpg\" alt=\"Shape and Color Sorter Set\" width=\"400\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Shape-and-Color-Sorter-Set.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Shape-and-Color-Sorter-Set-300x186.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThis is another favorite in our house. My kids like to sort by color, shape, and also make patterns.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1RrYSyN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Teddy Bear Counters<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1RrYSyN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-26866 alignnone\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Teddy-Bear-Counters.jpg\" alt=\"Teddy Bear Counters\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Teddy-Bear-Counters.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Teddy-Bear-Counters-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Teddy-Bear-Counters-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThere are many varieties of these counters, but they last forever. My current preschooler loves to play house with the bears.<\/p>\n<p><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1Bsp2bE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stacking Shapes Pegboard<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1Bsp2bE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26867\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Stacking-Shapes-Peg-Board.jpg\" alt=\"Stacking Shapes Peg Board\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Stacking-Shapes-Peg-Board.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Stacking-Shapes-Peg-Board-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Stacking-Shapes-Peg-Board-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nAnother great toy for patterns, sorting, motor skills, and color and shape recognition.<\/p>\n<p><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1HV4Cg4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pattern Blocks<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1HV4Cg4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26868\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Pattern-Blocks.jpg\" alt=\"Pattern Blocks\" width=\"400\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Pattern-Blocks.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Pattern-Blocks-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Pattern-Blocks-1024x754.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>My older kids still love these pattern blocks. They have made intricate designs and then traced them on paper for art.<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B000RWGCN0\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1KBuuB6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Melissa &amp; Doug Deluxe 24-Piece Princess Elise Magnetic Dress-Up<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B000IEBY30\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1KBuuB6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26869\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Melissa-Doug-Deluxe-24-Piece-Princess-Elise-Magnetic-Dress-Up.jpg\" alt=\"Melissa &amp; Doug Deluxe 24-Piece Princess Elise Magnetic Dress-Up\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Melissa-Doug-Deluxe-24-Piece-Princess-Elise-Magnetic-Dress-Up.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Melissa-Doug-Deluxe-24-Piece-Princess-Elise-Magnetic-Dress-Up-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Melissa-Doug-Deluxe-24-Piece-Princess-Elise-Magnetic-Dress-Up-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Melissa-Doug-Deluxe-24-Piece-Princess-Elise-Magnetic-Dress-Up-1024x1024.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThis isn&#8217;t terribly educational, but my little girls love playing with this and it does keep them occupied.<\/p>\n<p><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1BsqbQz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Playthings Imaginetics Day at the Beach Magnets and Board<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B000096QBK\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1BsqbQz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26870\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Imaginetics-Day-at-the-Beach-Magnets-and-Board.jpg\" alt=\"Imaginetics Day at the Beach Magnets and Board\" width=\"400\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Imaginetics-Day-at-the-Beach-Magnets-and-Board.jpg 722w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Imaginetics-Day-at-the-Beach-Magnets-and-Board-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a great toy to take on the road since it is magnetic.<\/p>\n<p><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1Rs10qy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Melissa &amp; Doug Farm Cube Puzzle<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B000096QJQ\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1Rs10qy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26871\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Melissa-Doug-Farm-Cube-Puzzle.jpg\" alt=\"Melissa &amp; Doug Farm Cube Puzzle\" width=\"400\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Melissa-Doug-Farm-Cube-Puzzle.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Melissa-Doug-Farm-Cube-Puzzle-300x233.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This puzzle has been a favorite at our house for years. I think this toy is a great bargain because each side of the block has a different puzzle on it.<\/p>\n<p><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1AwOXnI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Felt Story Boards<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B000FJSAYO\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1AwOXnI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26872\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Felt-boards.jpg\" alt=\"Felt boards\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Felt-boards.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Felt-boards-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Felt-boards-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">This felt board set includes Three Little Pigs, Gingerbread Man, Goldilocks, and Red Riding Hood with a storage bag to keep all the pieces together.\u00a0 My kids have always loved felt boards and I love that it<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1Rs4auk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Disney Princess Stamper stationery (12 pcs assorted stampers set)<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B000NU95QW\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1Rs4auk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ecx.images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51NNL%2B0GywL._SL500_AA280_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"280\" height=\"280\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I love, love, love these stamp sets, because there is no ink pad! My little kids can stamp just like their older siblings. They have boy versions of these stamps too!<\/p>\n<p><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00HDF7904\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00HDF7904&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thehaphou-20&amp;linkId=I5X2AX5BVQQBRPSI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cardboard Blocks<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-26881\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2015\/05\/Screen-Shot-2015-05-29-at-12.57.23-PM.png\" alt=\"cardboard building blocks\" width=\"603\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2015\/05\/Screen-Shot-2015-05-29-at-12.57.23-PM.png 798w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2015\/05\/Screen-Shot-2015-05-29-at-12.57.23-PM-300x186.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I never expected these blocks to be so durable but they are! My kids would spend hours building towers around each other and then knocking them down!<\/p>\n<p><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1AwQmKU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learning Resouces Gears! Gears! Gears!<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1AwQmKU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26873\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Gears.jpg\" alt=\"Gears\" width=\"400\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Gears.jpg 1483w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Gears-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Gears-1024x695.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThis is another great toy that will keep your little ones as well as your bigger kids occupied for a while.<\/p>\n<p><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1Rs4BVz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lacing and Tracing<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1Rs4BVz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26874\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Lacing-Tracing.jpg\" alt=\"Lacing &amp; Tracing\" width=\"400\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Lacing-Tracing.jpg 405w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2008\/07\/Lacing-Tracing-243x300.jpg 243w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nI put off buying lacing toys for many years and that was a big mistake. It is great for hand eye coordination as well as fine motor skills.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>What are your favorite preschool toys and books?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Previous <strong>Got Preschoolers? <\/strong>Posts<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/got-preschoolers-2\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Messy Activities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/got-preschoolers\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Flash Cards<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here is part three of my Got Preschoolers? series.\u00a0 Find the other two parts at the bottom of this post. One of the most important things you can do for your preschooler is to read to them. Even wiggly little boys will sit for a story if you choose the right book. 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