Little Guys & Gals Get Hands On!
Eco-dough is made of all-natural coloring and is packaged in recycled tubes. And if some gets “accidentally” eaten, no worries (not that we’d recommend it!) Also, check out Crayon Rocks: made of soy wax and tinted with mineral powders, they’re shaped precisely to help little hands perfect the “tripod grip.” ($20 for Eco-Dough & $7 for Crayon Rocks imaginechildhood.com)
Make a Memory!
A parent’s favorite gift for this age is generally one that doesn’t make noise or take up a lot of room. A membership to the local museum or zoo makes everyone happy. You can make unlimited trips to kidfriendly, educational spaces, support a local non-profit, and best of all, there will be one less annoyingly loud -- and sharp -- item to trip over. You can also get them a gift to feel good about! Adopt a Species at The Smithsonian starting at $40! (nationalzoo.si.edu)
Let’s Cook!
Boys and Girls alike will cook up loads of delicious pretend fun in Camden’s Kitchen by Camden Rose. This play kitchen is so gorgeously made, you won’t want to keep it in the playroom! ($249 camdenrose.com)
Hello, Dolly!
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Hello Hanna Paper-Dolls are a classic toy with a modern sensibility. All Hello Hanna’s paper dolls are made of FSCcertified recycled paper. ($12 hellohanna.com)