- Melissa & Doug Dinosaur MagnetsTwenty magnetic dinosaurs eager to play in the twenty-first century! Bright colours add excitement to this dino collection contained in a convenient wooden case. 20 dinosaur magnets Includes wooden 8"H x 5.5"L x 2"W For ages 2+ years
$32.95 - Melissa & Doug Vehicles Jumbo Knob PuzzleEight big pieces with oversize knobs make this the perfect first puzzle! The bright, cheerful artwork features a collection of favourite vehicles in the air, land, and sea. Each one has its own illustrated well in the sturdy wooden puzzle board, encouraging young children to match the pictures, maneuver the pieces, and build important fine-motor and cognitive skills through play. Features: 8 giant pieces Sturdy wooden construction Easy-grasp knobs Pictures under pieces Great for fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving skills
$29.95 - Melissa & Doug Magnetic Responsibility BoardCatch children in the act of behaving well, and reward them with a magnet on their hanging chore chart then watch those good habits multiply. Open the fabric-hinged boards to reveal a behavior chart on one board, while the other board keeps all the magnets close at hand. A sturdy cord is attached for hanging it. The set contains a dry-erase board and 90 magnets featuring responsibilities, positive behaviors, and rewards. This kids’ responsibility chart has been developed to help kids develop strong responsibility traits and good behavior. The reward magnets inspire children with positive feedback. The Melissa & Doug Magnetic Responsibility and Chore Chart makes an exceptional gift for kids 3 years and up. Add the Melissa & Doug My First Daily Calendar to round out the hands-on, screen-free play experience. For more than 30 years, Melissa & Doug has created beautifully designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products that NBC News called “the gold standard in ...
$72.95 - Melissa & Doug - Safari Chunky PuzzleAfrican animal favourites are featured on this extra thick wooden puzzle. 8 easy-grasp, chunky wild animal pieces have a full-colour, matching pictures underneath. The animal pieces stand upright for pretend play. Encourages eye-hand, fine motor and creative expression skills.
$26.95 - Melissa & Doug Float Alongs - Tiny TugboatsThree delightful floating dolphin toys accompany this soft 6-page bath book. Kids will love playing with the little dolphins as they read the story and learn their colors. The adorable floating toys are fully sealed to prevent water from getting inside, and they store in a mesh tube attached right to the waterproof book! Float-Alongs: Tiny Tugboats bath book with 3 floating tugboat toys 6-page book helps kids learn their primary colors Tugboat toys are fully sealed to prevent water from getting inside, and store in mesh tube attached to book Soft, waterproof pages are easy for small hands to grasp Great gift for babies, ages 4 months to 2 years old, for hands-on, screen-free play
$29.95 - Melissa & Doug Float Alongs - Baby DolphinsThree delightful floating dolphin toys accompany this soft 6-page bath book.Kids will love playing with the little dolphins as they read the story and learn their colours. Toys store in a mesh tube attached right to the waterproof book! Features: Float-Alongs: Baby Dolphins bath book with 3 floating dolphin toys 6-page book helps kids learn their primary colors Dolphin toys store in mesh tube attached to book Soft, waterproof pages are easy for small hands to grasp Great gift for babies, ages 4 months to 2 years old, for hands-on, screen-free play 8.5" x 6" x 2.75"
$29.95 - Melissa & Doug Princess Crayon SetDesigned to please every princess you know, this lovely, tiara-style carrying case is filled with 12 non-roll crayons. The triangular crayons are comfortable to hold, and help develop the preferred grip for writing skills, all while Her Royal Highness beautifies her world with her colourful drawings and designs. All the crayons store neatly in their flip-top case. Part of Melissa & Doug's Art Essentials for kids-a thoughtful line of art supplies designed by parents and beloved by creative kids. Features: Durable non-roll crayons 12 vibrant colors Triangular shape promotes writing-readiness skills Handy flip-top case with handle Perfect for art on the go!
$12.95 - Melissa & Doug Water Wow - Around TownNo-mess painting for kids! This exciting paint-with-water and seek-and-find activity book includes eight reusable pages, a refillable water pen, and red lens. Simply use the pen to colour in each scene - details and vibrant color appear with every stroke! Let the page dry to erase the pictures and colour it in again and again. Reveal hidden pictures with the water pen, then use the red lens to explore even more in the detailed scenes! The chunky-sized water pen and red lens are easy for kids to hold and store neatly right in the front cover, making this Deluxe Water WOW! an ideal travel activity book and travel toy for kids! Features: 8 spiral-bound around town-themed colouring boards (toy shop, town maze, classroom, baseball game, fire station, grocery store, birthday party, beach), refillable water pen, and red lens Reusable pages are white with simple line drawings when dry; reveal colors and patterns when wet Chunky-size water pen is easy to fill, easy to hold, stores in ...
$24.95★★★★★1 review(s) - Melissa & Doug Latches BoardUndo a lock or latch, swing open the numbered door, and count on finding fun when the picture beneath is revealed on this wooden play board and educational toy. Build fine motor skills while learning colors, numbers, animals, and more! Melissa & Doug hands-on toys for preschoolers are designed to help younger children build fine and gross motor skills, while also discovering vibrant colors, numbers, animals, and more. Our activity boards for toddlers are made from smooth-sanded, solid-wood material that features fun surprises behind the opening doors and windows. Parents and older kids can engage with children 3 and up by playing multiple games including counting animals behind the doors and windows, locating specific colors, and identifying the type of animals displayed. This Wooden Latches Board makes a great gift for children ages 3 and up. Add the Melissa & Doug See & Spell Learning Toy to round out the hands-on, screen-free play and learning. For more than 30 ...
$79.95 - Melissa & Doug Water Wow - Blue's CluesThis exciting and reusable activity book features friends and elements from Blue’s Clues & You! on four number and counting-themed reusable Water Wow! Boards. Pages in the spiral-bound book are white when dry, and reveal colours, pictures, and numbers when wet. Let the pages dry to erase, then colour with water again and again! Search-and-find activities are included with each scene. The chunky-sized water pen is easy to fill, easy for small hands to grasp, and stores in the activity pad – making it a terrific travel toy. Blue’s Clues & You! promotes kindergarten-readiness, inspiring confidence, empowerment, and kindness in preschoolers as they develop their problem-solving, social, and developmental skills through play. Practice writing numbers with Blue and friends with 4 counting-themed reusable boards and refillable water pen Reusable pages are white when dry, reveal colours when wet; search and find activities on each page Chunky-size water pen is easy to fill, ...
$15.95 - Melissa & Doug Water Wow - Blue's Clues AlphabetEach pad includes Alphabet reusable Water Wow! boards. Pages in the spiral-bound pads are white when dry, and reveal colors, pictures, and shapes when wet. Let the pages dry to erase, then colour with water again and again! Matching or search-and-find activities are included with each scene. The chunky-sized water pen (one with each pad) is easy to fill, easy for small hands to grasp, and stores in the activity pad – making these terrific travel toys. Blue’s Clues & You! promotes kindergarten-readiness, inspiring confidence, empowerment, and kindness in preschoolers as they develop their problem-solving, social, and developmental skills through play. Practice letter writing (Alphabet pad is English only), with this reusable water reveal pads and refillable water pens 4 reusable pages in each pad are white when dry, reveal colors when wet; matching or search-and-find activities on each page Chunky-size water pen (1 with each pad) is easy to fill, easy to hold, stores in pad; ...
$15.95 - Melissa & Doug Reusable Sticker Pad – FarmFill the five reusable scenes with more than 280 cling-style stickers and create your own barnyard adventures! To set the scene and spur the imagination, five glossy, full-colour backgrounds feature lots of space to play creatively. The easy to pull out stickers make this cool set great for sharing. The colourful, kid-friendly stickers (for ages three and older), are organized by scene, stick easily, pull up cleanly and can be used again and again to keep bringing farm adventures to life. Great for entertaining the kids on long car trips! Extra-large sticker-activity pad with a farm theme Includes 5 colorful backgrounds and 280 cling-style, repositionable stickers Removable background scenes include pasture, barnyard, garden, barn interior, farmers market Promotes fine motor skills and creative play For ages 3 years and up WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
$14.95 - Melissa & Doug Farm Chunky PuzzleHave fun on the farm with this extra thick wooden puzzle. It includes 7 easy-grasp, chunky farm animals and a barn. Each piece has a full-colour, matching picture underneath. The barn and animal pieces stand upright for pretend play. Encourages eye-hand, fine motor and creative expression skills. This puzzle is perfect for educational play. They help to improve hand-eye coordination and boost problem solving skills. Each piece has a thick wooden construction. This puzzle has a farm theme and includes chunky farm animals and a barn. There are 7 pieces in this pack. It is recommended for ages 3 and up. The pieces can also stand upright so pretend play.
$26.95 - Melissa & Doug - Numbers Peg Puzzlehis Melissa & Doug Numbers Peg Puzzle features number concepts from 0 to 9 with colourful pictures under each piece to help make learning fun. They've been designed for young learners and promote number recognition, counting skills, hand eye coordination, motor skills and more This activity has been designed to be fun while you learn at the same time. This puzzle is designed for young learners but is great for anyone to play. It's been designed to promote hand eye, motor and perception skills. It is recommended for ages 3 and up. EASY-TO-GRASP PUZZLE: This wooden puzzle includes 10 pieces for numbers zero through nine with easy-grasp pegs to reveal a picture under each piece. FULL-COLOUR PICTURES: Designed with full-color illustrations that appear underneath each piece to help child match numbers with pictures as they assemble the puzzle. SKILL-BUILDING: Helps promote number recognition and counting skills. “THE GOLD STANDARD IN CHILDHOOD PLAY”: For more than 30 years, ...
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Timeless toys and endless possibilities with Melissa & Doug toys. At The Stork Nest we range all the bestsellers by Melissa & Doug to spark your child’s creativity with toys that inspire hours of imaginative play! Today, our overstimulated and overscheduled children are using their imaginations less than ever. It’s a crisis in the making. This is why Melissa & Doug are committed to making products that inspire creative thinking and encourage kids to see new possibilities. It’s also why the American Academy of Pediatrics chose to join forces with them to champion the health benefits of open-ended play.
5 reasons for children to free play
1. Play reveals passions - It's through play that kids discover interests, passions, and talents. We want our kids to be happy and, ideally, building a career when they grow up that's true to their core selves. Figuring out who they truly are and what they love to do begins with play.
2. Play promotes creativity & problem-solving - Given time and space and removed from distractions, kids gravitate to creativity and creative thinking. When they are able to let their minds and bodies roam, they can come up with imaginative solutions to problems.
3. Play develops resilience & grit - Kids at play have the freedom to try out their ideas, test them, and try again. It’s a safe space for trial and error.
4. Play builds social skills - Playful interactions with friends and adults alike - help kids navigate social terrain, negotiate terms, define norms, develop empathy, and so much more.
5. Play sharpens cognitive skills - Play is important for healthy brain development as it is how children learn to master the world around them. It’s a critical tool for language acquisition and also a way kids develop new competencies that build confidence.