Educational Toys and Games

I have a little 4 year old daughter and a 6 year old son that love to interact with toys.  They was just introduced to the the Calico Critters Cottontail Rabbit Family. The entire family is a fuzzy Critter and wears a tiny little cloth outfit. Not only are the figures sturdy and appear to be well-made, but the clothes the characters are wearing are cute and a good quality. Each cute creature is poseable, playful, dressable and completely collectible! We have so many tech toys to entertain our children they can’t entertain themselves (or their parents). Calico Criters are a soothing reminder the world can be a simple place for children. The entire line comes with so many different families; Hawthorne Hamster Family, Norwood Mouse Family, Fisher Cat Family, Lambrook Sheep Family, Dalmatian Dog Family, Marmalade Bear Family, even Fox and Monkey Families! The Calico critters live in Cloverleaf Manor and they are sweet and innocent. It is a relief to see toys without violent characteristics. The creator of Calico Critters has a story behind each family. The Cottontail Rabbit Family is down-to-earth and hardworking. They take great pride in their family and the skilled work of Father, Aaron’s furniture making.  
 My daughter plays with the accessory set Baby Play Nursery School. The nursery School is packed with activity and fun, with lots of things to do all day long: jump up and down the bright colorful stairs, climb the small ladder to the rooftop patio. My son (six years old) is in charge of outside play. The critter students behave and play “nicely.” My son helps teach and then they all play and chill out in a super cool pool - that my daughter loves. Of course, after filling their tiny brains with education in the classroom - they need to play. 
Calico Critters Outdoor Furniture Set includes a great sandbox.  A picnic table with umbrella, chairs, plates and cups are also included in the set as well as a tricycle.  Each piece is well-constructed and sturdy.  Unlike so many of the plastic toys we buy, this furniture set is made of wood (even the toy pail and shovel), and it shows in the quality.  Pieces are sturdy and do not break off easily - what a relief! There are so many ways to expand this line that I know exactly what to get next gift time!