You can't go wrong with a set of blocks for toddlers. The play opportunities are limitless. Mega Bloks First Builders Bag allows you and your child to learn problem-solving and fine motor skills while also providing a perfect foundation for nonstop pretend play.

For any parent, the key to a decent set of blocks is longevity, ease of use, a safe and entertaining size, and the ability to be cleaned. Mega Bloks are a parent favorite since they include 80 multicolored construction blocks, including unusual shapes, for less than $20. They're bright and vibrant, and they're the perfect size for kids of all ages.

They click into one other neatly without applying too much pressure (which is ideal for small hands) and store simply in the zip bag that they come in.

Pros

• Budget-friendly.
• Problem-solving and fine motor abilities are practiced.
• 80 blocks total.

Cons

• There is no base supplied.
• Only blocks are kept in the storage bag.

Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GE75HY

Matching is a terrific skill to work on with toddlers, whether it's with colors, shapes, or even animals. This inexpensive egg toy is intended to assist your toddler in learning to count, sort, and match. The Kidzlane Egg Toy for Kids and Toddlers includes 12 plastic eggs, each with a distinct color, as well as several small pegs that line up with another half that has the same arrangement.

Children like clicking and pulling apart these eggs, which are simple for small hands to grasp. They are packaged in a sturdy plastic egg carton that also serves as a carrying and storage container. You can also use the Kidzlane Egg Toy for Kids and Toddlers for pretend play in the play kitchen for a wonderful learning experience.

Pros

• Included is a long-lasting casing.
• Color matching is taught.
• Little hands will find it simple to grasp.

Cons

• Some eggs do not adhere to one another.
• Some toddlers may find it difficult to open.

Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073JTRVM4

Keeping a toddler entertained and busy is a full-time job. The deMoca Quiet Book simplifies things by incorporating nine entertaining activities within a brilliantly colored cloth, machine washable book.

Matching velcro-colored shapes, learning to tie shoes and button buttons, and using a clock to tell time are among the activities. The deMoca Quiet Book for Toddlers is ideal for sensory development because it promotes dexterity and spatial awareness. This travel-friendly activity book will keep your youngster entertained, and there are no bits or parts to lose.

Pros

• Nine intriguing activities.
• Machine-washable.

Cons

• Costly

Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F39DDMX

Flashcards are an old-school learning approach, but they're popular among parents, teachers, and toddlers since they're simple, entertaining, and convenient for on-the-go learning. Learnworx's flashcard collection is fantastic. The set includes 101 large-print, extra-thick cards with cute and colorful images of objects and settings such as animals, meals, and household items.

There are prompt questions on the back of the cards that stimulate counting, spelling, and other activities, such as "How many lions do you see?" The learnworx Flashcards for Toddlers is easy to clean and keep in a toddler-friendly box.

Pros

• 101 flashcards are included.
• The print is large.

Cons

• There are no shapes, colors, or numbers.

Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086VHDMPS

Even if the notion of STEM may appear to be a little complex for your child, fostering inquiry and play that includes creativity and problem-solving is all part of it. This brightly colored set comes with six dinosaurs, six screwdrivers, and six wrenches.

The goal is for your toddler to disassemble and reassemble the dinosaurs using child-safe equipment.

Although this ToyVelt Dinosaur Take Apart Stem Toys for Boys & Girls is not suitable for a one-year-old, a three-year-old will enjoy the process of disassembling and reassembling the dinosaurs. They will improve their hand-eye coordination, problem-solving skills, and patience while having fun.

Pros

• Hand-eye coordination.
• Colorful.

Cons

• Children under the age of three are not advised to use this product.

Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XMYWVGJ

Do you want to know how to improve your toddler's fine motor skills? Find a toy that will maintain their interest! Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog is a hit with children as well as parents and grandparents. The vividly colored peg-shaped components are easy for children to grip and may be inserted and removed from the friendly hedgehog.

With this adorable toy, you can practice color recognition, sorting, and counting abilities while also storing it as a single piece. This Learning Resources Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog is good for a young child and your budget, and your toddler will love it.

Pros

• Quills fit into the hedgehog for easy storage.
• Works on fine motor skills.

Cons

• Quills are not available separately.
• There are no sounds or noises.

Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078WM314M

This gigantic Banana Panda memory game is suited for ages 2 and up and is a great method to improve matching, attentiveness, and sorting. The Banana Panda Suuuper Size Memory Game itself is simple to learn and enjoyable to play. The cards can also be used as flashcards to teach new words.

The Banana Panda Suuuper Size Memory Game features charming multicolored animal graphics on thick cardboard pieces that are large enough for a baby to see and hold. These are compact and portable, making them ideal for on-the-go travel or play.

Pros

• Enhance matching, focusing, and sorting skills.
• Simple to grasp.

Cons

• Only animals or vehicles are available.

Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CXC318T

Leapfrog will create an interactive educational toy that both you and your toddler will enjoy. Your toddler will be introduced to 100 vocabulary words and will be able to touch the text and pictures on each page with the Learning Friends 100 Words Book. The book also has interesting facts, music, and sounds, and it may be translated into Spanish for language learners.

The Learning Friends 100 Words Book has word categories like pets, animals, food, mealtime, colors, activities, opposites, outside, and more. Take this book with you in the car or when you go grocery shopping, and your toddler will be happy.

Pros

• Introduces 100 vocabulary words to children.
• English and Spanish are both available.

Cons

• Batteries are necessary.
• Some pages may contain sensitive information.

Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B6ZN7P8

Any toddler art project that does not entail mess, as any parent will tell you, is a sure winner. There is no mess and no harmful materials with the Betheaces Water Drawing Mat. The magical pen turns water into mess-free color and vanishes after a few minutes, so the pleasure doesn't have to come to an end.

Six drawing templates, three pens, and four form stencils are also included with the AquaDoodle. The Betheaces Water Drawing Mat itself has a colorful border and is large enough to be shared and played with outside (but it also folds up and is easy to take with you).

Pros

• Six drawing templates.
• There are no hazardous ingredients.

Cons

• Pens tend to leak.

Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GGLKG7Y