I saw an older post with gift ideas and thought I would start a new one for holiday 2022!

My criteria would be toys/games/activities that are:
open ended
Intellectually stimulating
Sturdy so they can be used over and over again

Would love to hear your favorites & recommendations!

Here are a few I recommend:


Pattern play & pattern play 3D

Pattern Play: Bright Colors by MindWare https://a.co/d/icoQmTg

MindWare Pattern Play 3D – Recreate The 40 Design Cards on Your own – 22pc Wooden Block Pattern Puzzle for Kids and Adults – Classic Educational Shape Toys for classrooms https://a.co/d/hU4QEEm

My kids particularly love the 3D. One of my kids started playing with it at 2… and he’s still going strong at 7. There is a range of challenge in the building cards.

Schylling Wooden Stacking Robot Figures
We have 2 sets and put them on our coffee table when we have guests. They’re very engaging for all ages, groups or by yourself.

Gifts to last for generations...Amish hand-made wooden toys.
https://www.pinecraft.com/amish-made-kids-products/amish-made-toys/amish-made-wooden-toys.html