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Birthday Gift Ideas for Two Years Old


Can you believe it your child is turning 2? Or perhaps it’s your grandson or niece who’s celebrating this special day very soon and you need ideas.  It’s seems like this year they’ve grown leaps and bounds and you’re ready to give them a toy for their birthday they will use and learn from.

I’m sharing with you some of my most favorite after raising 3 kids and working in a preschool in their two year old room many years ago!   These are tried and true items that will last quite a few years with your child.
Toy Gift Guide for Age 2 from experienced Mom and Teacher at The Educators' Spin On It

Birthday Gift Ideas for Two Year Olds 

Now that they are turning two they are focusing on their fine motor skills and more complex gross motor skills.  Your two year old is drawn towards toys that can challenge them a bit but also they help them begin to use their imagination through pretend play.  Finding toys that can be used in a variety of ways is a great tip too.  Here are a few of my favorites!

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Gift Ideas for a Two Year Old from The Educators' Spin On It

Toys for Building and Problem Solving 

Mega Bloks
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Classic Peg Puzzle Bundle
Melissa & Doug Alphabet Nesting/Stacking Blocks 10 Piece

Toys for Building Imagination 

Fisher-Price Little People Happy Sounds Home
Fisher-Price Little People Fun Sounds Farm
KidKraft Vintage Kitchen Playset
Melissa & Doug Let’s Play House! Pots Pans Set
Deluxe Pink Tea Set for Kids with Tea Pots, Cups, Dishes and Kitchen Utensils (18 pcs)
Fisher-Price Little People Lil’ Movers School Bus
Baby Doll

Toys for Building Gross Motor Movement 

 
Radio Flyer Classic Trike with Push Handle, Pink
 Little Tikes First Slide Fisher-Price Little Peop
Step2 Shady Oasis Sand & Water Play Table 202111
Step2 Easel For Two with Bonus Magnetic Letters/Numbers

Little Tikes Cozy Coupe Car

Selecting Toys for Two Year Old

Selecting toys for Age Two can be a lot of fun. Finding fun toys to encourage the development of their imagination, problem solving skills, fine motor skills, and gross motor skills.  At this stage it’s also fun to see what they will do with this toys for the next few years.  The most important toy is PLAY.

Birthday Gift Guides for All Ages

Birthday Gift Guide Introduction
Gifts for “Birth” Day
First Birthday Gift Ideas
Second Birthday Gift Ideas
Third Birthday Gift Ideas 
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About Kim Vij

Early childhood teacher, author, speaker and mom of 3. Kim shares ways to make learning fun and parenting an adventure by sharing developmentally appropriate activities.

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  1. nancy john says

    January 15, 2015 at 8:53 am

    Awesome idea! Someone needs to collect great ideas like this and give for baby shower gifts, before it's too late!! Thanks so much for sharing!

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