{"id":35536,"date":"2019-10-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-10-28T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/?p=35536"},"modified":"2023-11-07T15:16:43","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T20:16:43","slug":"best-toys-for-multiple-ages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/best-toys-for-multiple-ages\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Toys for Multiple Ages"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Looking for the best toys for multiple ages? Here&#8217;s a roundup of toys that all of my kids have played with for many years. They&#8217;re great for entertaining a wide range of ages and perfect for keeping siblings entertained!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/best-toys-for-multiple-ages.jpg\" alt=\"best toys for multiple ages\" class=\"wp-image-42681\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/best-toys-for-multiple-ages.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/best-toys-for-multiple-ages-206x200.jpg 206w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/best-toys-for-multiple-ages-550x534.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Hi friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you have 3 kids, you find toys they all love out of necessity. No matter how much space you have, there&#8217;s simply not room for everyone to have all their own toys. A common question I get from parents who just had their second or third kid is for a list of toys that all of my kids play with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I put together a list of my favorites. These are forever toys. The ones you can buy when your first kid is one or two and save until your youngest kid is heading to middle school! Some are expensive, but I think the fact that you can keep them around for many years gives them a lot of bang for their buck!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want more gift ideas, check out these posts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/small-businesses-to-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Small Business Gift Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/kid-gift-ideas-ages-4-7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kid Gift Ideas {Ages 4-7}<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/gift-ideas-babies-new-moms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gift Ideas for Babies &amp; New Moms {Baby&#8217;s First Year}<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/toddler-gift-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Toddler Gift Ideas {Ages 1-3}<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/kitchen-tools-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kitchen Tools For Kids<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/gifts-for-new-moms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gifts For New Moms<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/gift-ideas-for-busy-moms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gift Ideas for Buys Moms<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/best-gifts-for-husbands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Best Gifts For Husbands<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/best-gifts-for-in-laws\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Gifts For In-Laws (or Parents)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>So, here are my top 10 recommendations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This post contains affiliate links where noted. That means when you purchase through my link, I receive a small amount of money, at no additional cost to you! Thanks so much for supporting The Lean Green Bean!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>*Originally posted 10\/2019. Updated 11\/2023*<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10 Best Toys for Multiple Ages<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/nugget.jpg\" alt=\"nugget comfort\" class=\"wp-image-35537\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/nugget.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/nugget-250x146.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/nugget-550x322.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Play Cushions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nuggetcomfort.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Nugget Comfort<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We got this when my older two kids were 4 and 2 and have used it daily since. I even have a whole Instagram highlight of the different ways we&#8217;ve used it. It&#8217;s great for obstacle courses, forts, watching tv, saving your couch cushions, monster truck ramps, and endless other things!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/magnatiles.jpg\" alt=\"magnatiles\" class=\"wp-image-35538\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/magnatiles.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/magnatiles-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/magnatiles-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/magnatiles-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/magnatiles-320x320.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Magnetic Tiles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3StzOQc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Magnatiles<\/a><\/strong> are my absolute favorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I always recommend people splurge on the name-brand ones because I feel they work the best&#8230;and also splurge on the 100 pack because you&#8217;re going to want as many pieces as possible. But if you&#8217;re on a budget, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QNl7WN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Picasso Tiles <\/a><\/strong>works fine too and they do work with Magna-Tiles &#8211; we have some of each kind and use them together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also recommend a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Wn4HXE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>magnetic board<\/strong><\/a> to build on (aff link). If you&#8217;re on a budget you can use an old cookie sheet! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/duplos.jpg\" alt=\"duplos\" class=\"wp-image-35542\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/duplos.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/duplos-220x200.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/duplos-550x500.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building Block Toys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FNd2Lx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Duplos<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">These really depend on the ages of your kids. I recommend skipping Megablocks and going straight to Duplos. With my kids, Duplos were great for the middle years &#8211; ages 2-5 &#8211; because they&#8217;re easy to stick together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">It can be tricky to move to smaller legos with older siblings while you still have younger ones that they can be a choking hazard for. My oldest was happy playing with these until he was about 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QOP2y8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Classic Legos<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting around age 4 or 5, smaller lego sets can be a better choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other options: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49stzSC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Playmobil <\/a><\/strong>&#8212; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ubbGrj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Erector Set <\/a><\/strong>&#8212; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QNmwg1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">K&#8217;Nex<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cardboard-blocks-1.jpg\" alt=\"jumbo cardboard blocks\" class=\"wp-image-35541\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cardboard-blocks-1.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cardboard-blocks-1-250x189.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cardboard-blocks-1-550x415.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blocks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/34afyXE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Jumbo Cardboard Blocks<\/a> &#8211; a pain to assemble but once you only have to do it once. They&#8217;re sturdy and <br> kids will love to build with, knock down, crash into, jump over etc!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want something smaller, go with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ubb70F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">standard wooden blocks<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/ultimate-fort-builder.jpeg\" alt=\"ultimate fort builder\" class=\"wp-image-35543\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/ultimate-fort-builder.jpeg 630w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/ultimate-fort-builder-228x200.jpeg 228w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/ultimate-fort-builder-550x483.jpeg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fort Builder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakeshorelearning.com\/products\/blocks-manipulatives\/building-sets\/the-ultimate-fort-builder\/p\/HH938\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Ultimate Fort Builder<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; We love this one from Lakeshore Learning and love it. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3u9bQ2M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This one <\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>from Amazon is similar. These are easy to snap together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only thing to consider is that to make some of the designs in the booklet that comes with it, the red connectors need to be oriented a certain way (there are arrows on them) so I often need to help my kids (almost 3 &amp; 5) set them up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If they just want to build a big square or rectangle, or their own design, they can connect them however they want. Just throw a sheet over the top and voila!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want something easier, consider an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/47FCr63\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Air Fort<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/wooden-train-tracks.jpg\" alt=\"wooden train tracks\" class=\"wp-image-35544\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/wooden-train-tracks.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/wooden-train-tracks-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/wooden-train-tracks-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/wooden-train-tracks-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/wooden-train-tracks-320x320.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Train Tracks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FLabmu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wooden Train Tracks<\/a><\/strong>  &#8211; Most of the wooden tracks &#8211; Brio, Obrium, Melissa and Doug etc are interchangeable so I&#8217;d look for whichever brand you can find the best deal on and you can add more later! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can set them up in endless patterns and can easily add to your first set to make longer and more complex tracks. They&#8217;re also great for traveling. I always pack a ziploc bag full in my suitcase with a few trains because you can set them up anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/play-kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"play kitchen\" class=\"wp-image-35545\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/play-kitchen.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/play-kitchen-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/play-kitchen-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/play-kitchen-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/play-kitchen-320x320.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Play Kitchen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/368JGnT(opens in a new tab)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Step 2 Play Kitchen<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; There are tons of different models out there so you can browse around and find a design you love, one to fit your decor etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We got ours when my oldest turned 1 and all my kids still play with it daily. I highly recommend adding some <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/366s4Jf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>food<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0 this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/364sJuV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">shopping cart<\/a> <\/strong>and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2PpJpqE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>cash register<\/strong><\/a> to the mix as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And then you can save your food and diaper boxes and set up your own grocery store like I did <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BX6cS5zjWXO\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"772\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/dollhouse.jpg\" alt=\"hape doll house\" class=\"wp-image-39252\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/dollhouse.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/dollhouse-176x200.jpg 176w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/dollhouse-484x550.jpg 484w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Doll House<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/3avp2le(opens in a new tab)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hape Doll House<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; I found mine on FB marketplace&#8230;a great place to look for any of this stuff, but both my older kids use it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve found it&#8217;s a common thing to have in preschool classrooms and both of my kids started playing with ours at home more after they were introduced to it at school. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ours was from Plan Toys but this one from Hape is also great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/occupation.png\" alt=\"occupational toys\" class=\"wp-image-35547\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/occupation.png 680w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/occupation-221x200.png 221w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/occupation-550x497.png 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Occupation Toys &amp; Dress Up Clothes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My kids love their <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40uovcl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">doctor kit<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/46TknVT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vet set<\/a><\/strong> and all of their dress up clothes (order slightly big so they can grow into them and use for multiple years). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also love their <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2YMrRfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>pretend tools<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DuAbiP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>cleaning supplies<\/strong><\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3lxqSZ4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> <strong>explorer set<\/strong><\/a> (binoculars, compass, flashlight, etc). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/obstacle-course.png\" alt=\"obstacle course\" class=\"wp-image-35548\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/obstacle-course.png 684w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/obstacle-course-250x200.png 250w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/obstacle-course-550x438.png 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Obstacle Course Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to our Nugget, we also use a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3StBedu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">balance beam<\/a><\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2pYR0BO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>floor dots<\/strong><\/a> to make homemade obstacle courses. You could also add <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2PoIEOx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>rings, cones and bean bags<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your kids are slightly older and you have the space, a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Qs4tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ninja course<\/a><\/strong> can be great for multiple kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/sensory.png\" alt=\"sensory fine motor toys\" width=\"678\" height=\"420\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/sensory.png 678w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/sensory-250x155.png 250w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/sensory-550x341.png 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sensory\/Fine Motor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3sgvdX5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Playdough<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; use it by itself, give them some scissors or butter knives to cut it with, use a rolling pin and cookie cutters etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sensory bins &#8211; fill them with <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3u7gf6g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>kinetic sand<\/strong><\/a>, water beads, dried beans or noodles, water, scoops, cups, spoons etc and let them go to town<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SqyQUV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whiteboard <\/a><\/strong>and dry-erase markers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QMRnJH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spray bottles<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SwcrFz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Water\/Sand table<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1079\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/art-stuff.jpg\" alt=\"arts and crafts\" class=\"wp-image-27553\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/art-stuff.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/art-stuff-126x200.jpg 126w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/art-stuff-347x550.jpg 347w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arts and Crafts:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FEPgA7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Pipe cleaners<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2jbNgsx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Clothespins<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3BAxJGY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Straws<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2jbRrok\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Pom poms<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/474ICAw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Washable paint<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3AwMWaM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Balloons<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/468JClQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Popsicle sticks<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2tHnInn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Paint Brushes\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2tva63m\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kwik Stixs\u00a0Solid Tempera Paints<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 perfect for when you need something bolder than a marker but want it to dry quicker than regular paint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2uvgmaX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Do A Dot Art! Markers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3lwb7l7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Glue Sticks<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>\u2013 I like the disappearing purple ones because they can easily see where they\u2019ve spread the glue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/47o7iUa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Markers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/47oLtEm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Crayons<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3oTINv7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Butcher Paper<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0for me this is so much easier than single sheets of paper because you can tear off as much or as little as you want each time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2tfzxls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Construction paper<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2uzWUKl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Scissors<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2uJ0JgT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Hole punches<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3mKybMx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Hot Glue Gun<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/physical-activity.png\" alt=\"physical activity\" class=\"wp-image-35550\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/physical-activity.png 680w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/physical-activity-250x190.png 250w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/physical-activity-550x419.png 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physical Activity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/368qFlu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Mini trampoline<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3u5SLhO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bounce house<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3v2DAlZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Roller coaster<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scooters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/general-toys.png\" alt=\"general multi age toys\" width=\"680\" height=\"604\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/general-toys.png 680w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/general-toys-225x200.png 225w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/general-toys-550x489.png 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vehicles &#8211; dump trucks, cars, construction vehicles, hot wheels&#8230;anything with wheels that you can build roads\/garages\/houses for<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Puzzles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Balls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wooden blocks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dolls and barbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Little people and toy animals\/dinos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/343UK3V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Marble Run<\/a> (aff link)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Board games<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to save these ideas? Pin this post for later!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/best-toys-for-multiple-ages.png\" alt=\"Look for the best toys for multiple ages? Here&#039;s a roundup of toys that all of my kids have played with for many years. They&#039;re great for entertaining a wide range of ages and perfect for keeping siblings entertained!\" class=\"wp-image-35554\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/best-toys-for-multiple-ages.png 680w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/best-toys-for-multiple-ages-133x200.png 133w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/best-toys-for-multiple-ages-367x550.png 367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Enjoy!<br>&#8211;Lindsay&#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need more ideas? Check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/toddler-gift-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Toddler Gift Ideas<\/a> geared at ages 1-3, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/kid-gift-ideas-ages-4-7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kids Gift Ideas {ages 4-7}<\/a> Or my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/small-businesses-to-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Small Business Gift Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mediavine-settings\" data-blacklist-content-desktop=\"1\" data-blacklist-content-mobile=\"1\" data-expires-at=\"2019-12-27\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for the best toys for multiple ages? Here&#8217;s a roundup of toys that all of my kids have played with for many years. They&#8217;re great for entertaining a wide range of ages and perfect for keeping siblings entertained! Hi friends! When you have 3 kids, you find toys they all love out of necessity. 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