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written by BRITTANY WEDD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DISCOVERY STATION AT HAGERSTOWN INC. Does the holiday season make you come unwrapped? If you're struggling to find that perfect gift for the preschoolers in your life, I have you covered. The best part? The items I'm recommending are fun and educational, without breaking the bank. When parents ask me about toys for their preschoolers, I tell them to focus on ones that highlight skill development, foster imagination and help children explore the world around them. With that said, I am a big supporter of tangram toys. If you incorporate them during early childhood, your child will have a leg up on developing essential skills like shape recognition and spatial awareness, while allowing their creativity to blossom. The Magnetic Wooden Tangram Set by HDW Toys is my favorite, and it only costs $10. The vibrant colors of the blocks are attractive to children, and the set comes with a fun puzzle book that will help them tap into their imaginations. The set is durable and makes a great stocking stuffer.
Another favorite of mine is the Melissa & Doug Giddy Buggy Binoculars and Magnifier Set. Each set comes with a colorful pair of binoculars and a flower- or snake-shaped magnifying glass. This item is perfect for little explorers, and it sells for about $10. Binoculars are a great toy to foster
This book is great to pair with other dinosaur or space-themed gifts this holiday season. Your child will love learning about the adventures that Danny and Dino get into! Submitted by Brittany Wedd
