Play & Learn Blog

Growing up, all the best things were made of wood-- our favorite play spots were tree houses, our favorite story Pinocchio was about a boy made of ...

Picture this: you’re sitting at a doctor's office, waiting for your appointment, and your kid goes to play with the toys in the corner. What toy ar...

Fifteen months old. It is just a few months after a year old but so much changes with your little ones in these few months! When your child is only...

If you’re new to this toy blog, you may be unfamiliar with the concept of Montessori! Here at ToyVentive, we believe in the Montessori approach. Es...

When it comes to baby stacking cups, you may find yourself staring at the cups questioning what exactly to do with them. Yes, you know to stack cup...

In any play store, a shape sorter is a classic toy that will be found on every shelf. It’s a classic for a reason! A shape sorter works with your c...

At 18 months, you sure see a ton of growth in your child! Physically they grow before your eyes and cognitively their brains are quickly taking in ...

Is a wooden activity cube the right choice? We have all heard the debate. Wood versus plastic. Is one really better than the other? Isn’t plastic t...

Wooden Number Puzzles for Toddlers As adults, we use counting every single day. Whether it be to tell time, to count how many diapers we have until...

As a child, I remember having a variety of toys, ranging from just about anything. However, only a few held my attention. This is true for so many ...

Benefits of Problem Activities for Toddlers No matter how hard we work to protect our children, there are always going to be challenges that they w...

Montessori Toys for 2 year olds Maria Montessori once said, “The greatest sign of success for a teacher... is to be able to say, ’The children are ...