Today there has never been a better selection of toys that you can choose for a gift for a two to three-year old. Toys today have a high fun factor, and choosing the right toy can help the little one in your life better develop skills that will help them both socially and academically. Since kids this age develop through play, then choosing the right gift toys for that little person in your life can mean that you are helping them take those next steps along in childhood. However, often the most difficult choice is trying to narrow down the selection, so here is a handy guide to great gift toys for ages two and three.
- Flexible building systems-While blocks are always a great choice for a gift for any child in this age group now you can go a step further. Many of today’s building systems are made of out flexible material giving little hands an easier time when building. The pieces fit together easily and allow little builders to create their masterpieces. In addition due to their easy fit it reduces the frustration and tears that can happen when a block masterpiece comes crashing down. Many of these building systems also come in handy storage boxes or bags that allow for easy clean-up and storage.
- Tool bench-Boys and girls alike will love being able to play with a tool bench. The colorful and easy-to-manipulate tools found with these tool bench sets can include: a wrench, a screwdriver, a hammer (with working claw), a c-clamp, a T-square, and a realistic vice. These tool benches are the perfect size for kids to work and have holes for screwing, hammering and pulling non-stick nails, screws, nuts and bolts. On many models the drawer opens and is the optimal place to store extra pieces. Kids can exercise their creativity, develop better hand-eye coordination and use their imaginations.
- Inside trampolines-If you have not purchased a full-sized trampoline or are worried about safety issues than this can be the perfect solution. These inside trampolines are made just for young kids with lots of energy, but it also offers simple storage for parents. These colorful, padded trampolines come with a cushioned handle and are a perfect outlet for kids′ non-stop energy. Parents just open the legs, attach the bungee cords, place the colorful padding and take the leap! Since every child likes bouncing around, you can save your mattress and give your little one an inside trampoline to burn their energy off of.
- Puppets-While full-sized puppets can always be fun (and even more enjoyable when given with a puppet theater) children this age love anything in miniature. Finger sized puppets can delight a child this age and give them lots of ideas for sparking imaginative play. Best of all these puppets do not take up a lot of space and make a great toy when traveling. Children will love covering their fingers with an assortment of characters. Best of all you choose animals, people or any characters that you know your child will be drawn to.
- Play telephones-Kids this age love the telephone and having a play one can dial up a world of imaginative play possibilities! This is a great toy for teaching kids to call home and much more. Many models go mobile with a cordless handset that can be used with or without the speakerphone base. Some play telephones also allow for easy programming and recording of personalized messages or the child can listen to pre-recorded messages from friends around town. This toy challenges children to remember and repeat 3, 4 or 5 digit sequences. In addition many models of this toy offer interactive lesson in 911 emergency procedures.