Sometimes it’s tough trying to figure out what to get a child, am I right? So I love a good vetted kids gift guide. These are some special toys and we own each an every item on here. Play is the work of the child and we take that very seriously in our home. I’ve always leaned into following my child’s interest and setting up the environment with toys and things that felt supportive. These toys have been a hit with our child and have grown with us. Also, have stood the test of time in our home, the quality is great, many of these toys are made of wood. So look no further – I’ve got you covered with this extensive list that promises endless fun for kids age one to six.

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One To Five Years Olds

1. Montessori Educational Wooden Kids Daily Calendar – this little wooden calendar has been great for our pre-K homeschool morning routine. We start the day off by singing to the months of the year, days of the week and daily weather. It’s a favorite in our home.
2. Busy Board Early Learning Basic Life – we love practicing practical life skills with our toddler with these busy boards. It’s a fun way for little ones to have hands on practice with buttons, zippers, lace and more.
3. Baby Doll Gift Set – this doll was a gift for our first born when she met the baby at the hospital. It comes in a gift box which made it super easy for me to take out of my hospital bag and surprise her. I love that the doll is machine washable!
4. Doll Stroller – one of the most used toy around our house is this doll stroller! Our four year old stuffs her bunny and other toys into this stroller and takes it all around the house. Great for pretend play!
5. Reusable Water Balloons – this one is great for endless outdoor play and it really can be used by young toddlers and older children. These magnetic reusable water balloons are so much fun for everyone. We love to hand our toddler a water bucket with these balloons to keep her busy in the yard.
6. Mess Free Doodle Boards – take these for the ride, restaurants, on a trip. Makes for a great distraction that’s completely mess free!
7. Mickey Mouse Roadster – our preschooler loves her Mickey remote car. It’s got simple functions making it easy for little ones to play with.
8. Reversible Octopus Stuffed Animal – this Octopus is hilarious because it’s reversible. It’s a great fidget toy also good for talking about feelings with little ones. One side is happy the other is mad. I gave this to my daughter in a boo basket and she loved it!
9. Beach Toy in a Collapsible Bucket – okay so I love that these beach toys come in a collapsible bucket and packs compact (how clever), making it easy to travel with and to throw into luggage for those winter getaways. We can’t wait to take ours to Florida in a few months!
10. Classic Wooden Blocks – every child needs wooden blocks if you ask me! We love these solid blocks for open ended play.
11. Mini Magnetic Tiles – 100 pieces of mini magnetic tiles for open ended play. Perfect size to take for the road to keep little ones busy.
12. Wooden Scoop and Serve Ice Cream Counter – the most darling ice cream shop ever. A favorite toy in our household.
13. Marble Run Magnetic Tile Race Track – this is a super fun toy for children to build on and create fun tracks with. These tiles encourage coordination and critical thinking.
14. Match it! Learn to Count Puzzle – we love these two piece number puzzles for our preschooler.
15. Frog Pond Water Table – we love a water table for the kids for endless outdoor play. This one is simple and perfect.
16. Elephant Stuffed Animal – I love stuffed animals from B.Toys and this one is just as great. I also love that it’s machine washable, which makes it perfect for those little hands to trek around the house.
17. Bath Toys – the sweetest bath toys without holes (no mold if you know what I mean) for bath time fun. Easy to clean and dishwasher safe, what!
18. Dinosaur Eggs Counting Toy – these are perfect for sensory bins. Also great for counting games and color recognition.
19. Snug as a Bug Board Game – fun for the entire family to get in on this bug game with little ones. Lots of giggles to be had!
20. Mop, Sweep Toy Cleaning Set – oh my gosh, a must have for every child. Great for practical life skills exploration with these small but very real mop, duster, broom set.
21. Miniature Dyson Ball Vacuum – this is another real life mini for practicing those practical life moments that kids love so much. The vacuum actually has a working suction!
22. Indoor Play Tent – love the quality of this tent, great for endless indoor imagination fun. The poles are made from pine and the fabric is washable which is a plus.
23. My First Big Floor Puzzle – this is a great introduction to puzzles for little ones. Big enough to grasp and implement.
24. Number Maze Magnetic Game – this magnetic game is entertaining but also educational as kids can learn to count and practice color recognition. Grown ups get a kick out of it too!
25. Orchard Maze Magnetic Game – we have this orchard maze as well, it’s great for focused play and practicing fine motor skills.
26. Magnetic Building Tiles – this is a 60 piece set, we love these magnetic tiles for open ended play.
27. First Orchard Board Game – our favorite board game for little ones. Joyful game that our whole family gets into. Great for teaching cooperation and team work.
28. Musical Pounding Toy – one of our favorite toys for young toddlers. Children love pounding the hammer, listening to the tunes of the xylophone and throwing the balls.
29. Toy Tea Set – very cute great quality tea set. Our kid loves it for pretend play.
30. Pop N’ Play – fun fidget toy that I love having with us on the move.
31. Mega Bloks – we love these large blocks for hours of open ended play. It’s the perfect size for little hands.
32. Magnetic Wooden Block Set – love this block set. It’s unique in that it’s magnetic and our child loves to play with it on the fridge, which keeps her busy while I prep!
33. Dump Truck – this dump truck is durable and can hold a few things including sand. It’s adorable and so fun.
34. Wooden Tool Box – our kid loves to bring out this toolbox to help Papa whenever he’s working on something around the house. It’s the cutest thing to watch!
35. USPS Metal Model Toy – these are great for teaching about the real world but also making it playful. We have a few and it’s fun to collect.
36. Yellow School Bus Toy – metal school bus mini life like, fun for kids to collect and play with.
37. Elmo Stuffed Animal – we love this dangly Elmo he’s adorable.
38. Kids Gardening Tools – kid size gardening tools, great for outdoor exploration and play.
39. Puppy Playground Ball – the perfect size great quality ball for little ones.
40. Orange Toy Wagon – classic wagon that every child would love. Great for hauling their favorite toys around the house.
41. Magnetic Drawing Board – mess free drawing board especially great for the road.
42. Doodle Pro – another great quality drawing board that we love.
43. Stacking Cars – wooden stackable cars perfect for little ones.
44. Wooden Puppy Pull Toy – this little guy gets pulled all around our house. It’s super cute and the tail wags, you can also make it sit and stand.
45. Pop Up Wooden Toy – this is such a fun toy that toddlers will giggle over. Four colorful figures pop up and down.
46. Watering Can Toy – great quality watering can that our child loves to fill and water plants with. Provides a way for kids to practice practical life skills and participate in the garden.
47. Wooden Color Sorting Rings – we love this set for color sorting, stacking and for open ended play.
48. Wooden Drum Set – we love music in our house, this drum set is high quality and sounds amazing.
49. Water Table Outdoor Play – we love this water table tower for hours of outdoor fun. Spacious for a few kids to play together.

There you have it, our favorite toys for our kids that I’m sure yours will love just as much. Now go on and surprise a little one, you’ll make someone’s day!