Expands on the fridge phonics, You actually could skip the fridge phonics because this has a level 1 play.

We bring this inside whenit snows to allow him to play in the snow when it is too cold, or he has been out too long. Also good for many first science experiments like "sink/float" , "Color changes" , Creating playdough, slime, etc.

reinforces roles, fine tunes motor skills and induces much verbal communication and interaction on job roles, fantasy roles, article or clothing.........

Bilateral cordination, oral motor, music, fine motor. Really cool toy that allows children to build horns in all kinds of creative ways.

Loads of math concepts, first modeling activity. We have the whole series. He has progressed to creating his own designs. Can also create numbers out of the sets.

Great first game. Can also be used as a memory game. Allows for lots of interaction and communication. Simple and non threatniing to 2yr olds.

Excelent ,silly, and fun way to reinforce the alphabet. Also great is Chicka Chicka 1,2,3. y son just loves these books.

Great for guiding size comparison. Very interactive book.

reinforces counting, colors, and can be part of your toddler science liabrary as well dealing with the life cycle of a butterfly.

We use this almost everyday.

I bought this not realy for the spelling, but a way to help reinforce lower case letters and letter sounds. All words can be sounded out.

Great for logic, colors, shapes, fine motor, etc.

Strong, and vibrant colors. Try also the triangle chalk and regular triangle crayons from Melissa & Doug.

Bilateral Cordination, grasping, colors, taking turns, sequencinng.

Super oral motor refinement and easy for a toddler to be successful. NO MORE eating bubbles.....Can also be used in tub as squeeze toys.

wonderful gross motor, taking turns, etc. Can be used indoors in winter or rainy days too.