• Gifts for 1, 2, and 3 year olds

    2024 Toddler Gift Guide

    There’s no such thing as a perfect gift for a toddler – in most cases they’ll prefer to play with the box it comes in – but that also makes it easy because they love pretty much anything. When it comes to choosing the perfect gift for a toddler my number one rule is to pick something that won’t drive their parents crazy. Tons of tiny pieces are an automatic no because toddlers would much rather dump them all over the floor than pick them up. Any obnoxious lights or noises are ruled out because a toddler will repeat them endlessly and then lose their mind when the batteries die.…

  • Toddler Gift guide 2022

    Toddler Gift Guide

    Toddlers have always been my favorite age group – there are so many wonderful things about this age, BUT they’re so hard to shop for. Let’s be honest, most toddlers would much rather play with the box the gift is wrapped in! Here are some ideas that just might be winners for the toddler on your list this year. Just a reminder, these are affiliate links so I may receive a percentage of the sale, but I really do love and endorse these products. I still find this rainmaker fascinating as an adult, so it makes perfect sense to me that toddlers love it too. The noise is soothing, but…

  • Christmas gifts for infants 2022

    Infant Gift Guide 2022

    Gift guides are my favorite posts of the year! Working with little ones means that we’re tuned into what they like, want, and need – and that makes us an excellent resource for anyone who is shopping for those little ones this year. Here are some of my favorite choices for infants, they’re so hard to buy for but choosing the best Christmas gifts for the infants in your life can feel like a real win! Just a reminder, these are affiliate links and I do receive a percentage of the sales, BUT I also truly love and support these products. If you’re looking for a gift that will help…

  • Preschool Gift Guide 2017

    It’s my favorite week of the year – the week that I get to share my annual gift guides with all of you! I love putting these together because I am always being asked what makes a great gift for a little one, being a teacher brings a unique perspective.  I love to share my favorite items, and the ones that I’ve seen young children love – and use – over and over again.  Here’s what I recommend for Preschoolers, I’m giving a lot of these items as gifts this year! **All links are affiliates** Janod Magnetibooks – I want to play with these! The books come in a variety…

  • Toddler Gift Guide 2017

    It’s my favorite week of the year – the week that I get to share my annual gift guides with all of you! I love putting these together because I am always being asked what makes a great gift for a little one, being a teacher brings a unique perspective.  I love to share my favorite items, and the ones that I’ve seen young children love – and use – over and over again.  Here’s what I recommend for Toddlers, I’m giving a lot of these items as gifts this year! **All links are affiliates** Oakiwear Rainboots – Practical is not always fun, but Oakiwear rainboots are definitely fun. They…

  • Infant Gift Guide 2017

    It’s my favorite week of the year – the week that I get to share my annual gift guides with all of you! I love putting these together because I am always being asked what makes a great gift for a little one, being a teacher brings a unique perspective.  I love to share my favorite items, and the ones that I’ve seen young children love – and use – over and over again.  Here’s what I recommend for infants, in fact, my daughter is getting a lot of these items this year! **All links are affiliates** Sassy Look Photo Book – This photo album was specifically designed for little…

  • Preschool Gift Guide 2016

    I know that we haven’t even celebrated Thanksgiving yet, but since the official start of the holiday shopping season is next Friday that means it’s time for my annual gift guides.  The following items would be perfect for the preschoolers in your life – these would also be great gifts for any preschool classroom! All links are Amazon affiliates. If this Green Toys Salad Set doesn’t inspire healthy eating then I don’t know what will. I love Green Toys because they are made of recycled materials, and their food sets are so much fun, make sure to check out the Pizza Set too! A play kitchen is an amazing holiday…

  • Toddler Gift Guide 2016

    I know that we haven’t even celebrated Thanksgiving yet, but since the official start of the holiday shopping season is next Friday that means it’s time for my annual gift guides.  The following items would be perfect for the toddlers in your life – these would also be great gifts for any toddler classroom! All links are Amazon affiliates. These Boon Water Pipes are the best bath toys! They suction to the wall of the bathtub and each pipe has a different function.  Toddlers can explore them each on it’s own, or line them up to create a pipe maze for the water to flow through.  This will definitely help…

  • Infant Gift Guide 2016

    I know that we haven’t even celebrated Thanksgiving yet, but since the official start of the holiday shopping season is next Friday that means it’s time for my annual gift guides.  The following items would be perfect for the infants in your life – these would also be great gifts for any infant classroom! All links are Amazon affiliates. I always include these Sassy Ring’O Links in my infant gifts for a couple of reasons; They are simple toys that are safe for the smallest infants to grasp and chew, they don’t take up a ton of space making them easily portable and perfect for the diaper bag, they are…

  • Preschool Gift Guide 2015

    The holiday shopping season is officially in full swing, and I’ve already begun to get requests for what to buy the littlest members of the family, so I figured it must be time, time for my annual holiday gift guides!  Today is all about the preschoolers, here are some of my favorite finds and gifts to give all those 3, 4, and 5 year olds on my list; (Amazon links are affiliates) Melissa & Doug Hi-Rise Dollhouse and Furniture Set I love this doll house for a few reasons.  First, it’s durable, Melissa and Doug always deliver in the quality department.  Second, it’s open, children can play from nearly any angle,…