By Shannon at the Southern Schoolhouse

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Now that our kids are older, I struggle trying to figure out what to get my niece, age 5 and my great nephew, age 2.  What my kids liked 15-20 years ago is different than today. Both of their birthdays are in December and then there’s Christmas. Being an educator, I always enjoy buying books and learning toys.  These are some gifts I have gotten over the past few years.  Interactive toys and books to help fuel the imagination and their love for reading.  If you are in a similar situation in which your kids are older but you now have younger children in the family, I hope this is helpful. These will work for grandchildren too!

Construction Kinetic
Sand Set
ABC and 123
Stacking Boxes
Busy Book for Toddlers
 Aqua Water Doodle Mat
Wooden Activity Cube
Pet Sensory Bin
Wooden Puzzles
Magnetic Fishing Wooden Game
My First Library
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