(eeBoo $27.99) A fun twist on a classic dominoes game where you are matching object or number as you go. Here you are adding the top or bottom of familiar farm objects or animals. For example, the Mother Hen will be connected to the three little chicks or the front of the cow will be matched with her back. The set comes with 28 pieces. 3 & up. Also fun for Fairy lovers, Giant Shiny Cottage Fairies Dominoes. Ages: Preschool Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award 2026 Shop

( eeBoo $17.99) Most memory games come with way too many pairs -- which we usually suggest paring down with younger preschoolers. This new set from eeBoo comes with just 10 pairs -- making it a great place to start. The images (mostly of farm animals) are easy to tell apart. Ages: Preschool Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award 2026 Shop this game on Amazon

( Red Toolbox $32.99) If you've ever had a child that wants to help you paint, you'll appreciate this pretend kit. It comes with a big bucket, a painter's tray, a brush, a roller and a deck of color samples. Pour water in the tray and get your junior painter working. Fun! Ages: Preschool Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award 2025 Click here to shop this toy on Amazon

( Super Smalls $32) Hands down the jazziest swim goggles we have ever seen. Everyone wanted a pair (including all of the adults). They...

( Pottery Barn $159) A wow wee kind of sprinkler for summer fun. It takes a while to fill the dino with air -- so you may want to do it...

( The Pencil Grip $22) The juiciest set of coloring sticks. The saturation of color is what we all dreamed of as kids. The magic here is really solid tempera paint that glides on so easily. Our kid testers LOVE the colors and experience of drawing with them. Parents love that because they are tempera paint they wash off and they also dry in 90 seconds. We suggest pairing this with a big pad of paper and have fun coloring together! We say toddler and up -- but really you'll a

( eeBoo $23.80 ) This may be our favorite yet in eeBoo's collection of domino games. The butterflies are beautiful -- illustrated by...

(LEGO DUPLO $69.99) If you’re in the toddler and preschool zone, you probably have Bluey on repeat. Kids will love this DUPLO build. Comes with Bluey, Bingo, Mom and Dad. Lots of opportunity here to retell stories from the series and create your own. There will be a whole range of sets at different price points - this is the "big" set with over 300 pieces . Note this set is marked 4 & up due to smaller parts. There are other Bluey sets that are marked 2 & up. Also fun is th

(Corolle $72) Finding boy dolls can be challenging which is why we were so excited that Corolle has reintroduced Paul -- who is not only anatomically correct, he also pees. He comes in a cute striped shirt and blue shorts. The set also includes a blue plastic potty, a bottle and a pacifier. Like all Corolle dolls, he has a slight vanilla scent. A great option for role playing and would make a solid choice for kids about to become older siblings. Corolle also offers stroller

( Jilly Bing $68) Seeing yourself represented in dolls is so important which is why we are delighted to tell you about Jilly Bing, an...