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1. A Gears building set with 150 pieces if you're looking for an alternative to Legos that will keep your kiddo busy for hours.
2. A marble run set to get your little one's gears going. They'll have to figure out how to get their marble to the end of their maze. This set has endless possibilities because it comes with 130 pieces and ten marbles. Some of the pieces are translucent so your little one can see all the action.
3. A rechargeable kids' karaoke microphone so your tiny rock star can belt out their fave tune without a huge production. There's no need for a karaoke machine — this mic comes preloaded with 30 songs and it can connect to their iPad or phone via Bluetooth so they can sing along to songs on YouTube or any music app.
4. A sight word Bingo game if you want to make learning sight words feel less frustrating. Your preschooler will have no idea that this game is educational.
5. A pack of parachute toys because they won't tangle! So your little one can toss one at any angle (because they will) over and over again without the strings getting knotted.
6. Air Hogs Super Soft Jump Fury, a remote control car that launches up to 22 inches high. But don't worry, it has a soft landing and won't damage your floors or walls.
7. A wooden puzzle because your munchkin won't be *too mad* when you want them to get off of their tablet and play this puzzle that's basically a real life Tetris.
8. A rainbow puzzle ball that's a twist on a Rubik's Cube. Your child will have to press and slide balls through open slots and try to match them to their corresponding color rings.
9. A Magna-Tiles set because I can confirm that it will keep your little one's attention. My daughter has been playing with this for years (and TBH, me too). The magnets make it so easy to build with and the bright colors are just so fun!
10. A scratch paper art set that's a blast from the past but still sooooo satisfying! They just need to scratch the surface of the special paper with a wooden pick to reveal a rainbow.
11. A sturdy fort-building kit to help your kiddo create the best fort ever without the mess that usually ensues when it's time to build one. You no longer have to sacrifice your chairs! Your child will be busy putting it together and kicking back when it's all ready.
12. A child-safe wooden knife because you will no longer have to cringe when your sous chef asks if they can help you prep dinner. They'll be able to help chop fruits and veggies while keeping their hands and little fingers safe.
Art With Love 22/Etsy
Art With Love 22 is a small business that sells handmade wooden items and Montessori toys.
FYI: There are options to add images, initials, and text to these knives at an additional cost.
Get it from Art With Love 22 on Etsy for $10.80 (originally $18; available in three styles).
13. A battery-free race track that has levers and buttons so your child can navigate cars through obstacles to get to the exciting end. Once their car gets to the top, a magnetic helicopter will pick up vehicles!
14. A Melissa & Doug activity book with a pair of safe scissors to channel some of their energy into something constructive. This book will keep your preschooler busy with puzzles, mazes, and crafting fun.
15. And a classic Melissa & Doug ice cream station for a scoop-tastic time playing pretend. This play set will keep your munchkin busy taking and preparing orders.
16. A triangular rope ladder so your little climber's imagination can reach new heights. This can be used indoors or outdoors.
17. A Stomp Rocket launcher, because they'll launch up to 200 feet and don't require batteries! Your mini will have a *blast* watching these take off with just a stomp of their foot.
18. A construction-themed folding play set with kinetic sand, a dump truck, working crane, wrecking ball, and brick molds so they can construct and deconstruct without a big mess.
19. A set of Crayola Scribble Scrubbie pets that is reusable for coloring fun that doesn't have to end. Your little one can color cute pets, wash em', and color them all over again.
20. A Hot Wheels garage with parking for more than 100 cars and a loopy racetrack. Okay, now that I got all the deets out of the way — there's also a car-eating T-Rex!
21. An LCD writing tablet to get your little artist off of their iPad so they can draw and create all kinds of fun stuff. There's no need to whip out a box of crayons — colorful images appear with the included pen.
22. A pack of Crayola Globbles so your child can have a ~ball~ throwing these and watching them stick to walls. Wait, don't panic! They don't leave sticky residue on your walls!
23. Banzai Bump N' Bounce Body Bumpers for silly and fun battles that will have everyone laughing.
24. A flower-building activity set so your ~blossoming~ gardener can create flower masterpieces. This STEM activity will keep your kid busy for hours!
25. A globe because your savvy traveler will be able to take a virtual trip around the world. This globe connects to tablets and smartphones to help your little one learn interesting facts, play games, and figure out puzzles.
26. A necklace activity set that I purchased to keep my little fashionista out of my jewelry box. It worked like a ~charm~ and kept her busy for hours. This set can create cute necklaces that can be taken apart and redesigned over and over.
27. A rainbow-colored saucer swing because it will become your child's fave new place to ~hang~. This swing can be used indoors or outdoors.
28. A talking microscope so your future scientist can learn about nature. There's no need to collect samples because this microscope comes with slides that have facts about bugs, plants, and more. And (in case you needed more) the facts are voiced by Bindi Irwin!
29. A two-pack of super-cool foam gliders with LED lights that glide, fly, and shine like fireflies. The soft foam and lightweight design makes it perfect for little hands.
30. A foam pogo jumper that is safer than a traditional Pogo Stick, making it perfect for your preschooler. They'll have so much fun bouncing around and you'll be happy they have an activity to channel all that energy into.
31. The Nugget foam play couch because it can be transformed from ordinary looking furniture into so many fun things, like a fort or whatever your munchkin can imagine.
You, when you're finally figuring out the perfect toys for your hard-to-please preschooler.
