Boarding a pet: Melissa & Doug
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Cleaning a Dry Erase Board
Asked by K.M. from Dallas
on June 4, 2007
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I recently got an Easel for my son and used Melissa and Doug Dry Erase Markers on the dry erase side and they won't come off? Has anyone had this happen? What can I ...
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- I've discovered the longer you wait to wipe it off, the harder it is to get off. Have you tried glass cleaner?
- Hey K.! Take a good set of dry erase markers and color the entire board, then wipe clean. The new marker picks up the old and it should wipe 100% clear. Works every...
- I use alcohol or fingernail polish remover on a cottonball or kleenex. Works everytime!
Need Help Teaching My 3+ Year-old to Do Buttons, Zippers, Etc.
Asked by D.J. from New York
on February 21, 2009
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My 3+ year old is showing interest in getting himself ready. He is starting to get really good at dressing himself and is trying to do buttons, zippers, etc. Does an...
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- http://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Deluxe-Lacing-Sneaker/dp/B000F9ISX2/ref=pd_sim_ba_2 This is the Melissa and doug one, but it's only for shoelaces. http://www...
- Hi D., if you check out discountschoolsupply.com they have many of those types of learning toys that are age appropriate.
- I saw the Melissa and Doug one at Toys R Us. That looked like a great starting point. I recall it had all kinds of things on it. Good luck!
Easel for Soon-to-be 6 Year Old
Asked by M.J. from Chicago
on February 9, 2011
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I'm in search of easel recommendations for my soon to be 6 year old daughter. I'm leaning towards purchasing the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Floor Standing Wooden Easel but...
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- Whatever you decide, first make sure that the paper roll refills are inexpensive. My MIL bought a really nice Roseart easel for my daughter. It has a whiteboard and ...
- Ikea has really great wooden ones for under 20 bucks. It has a chalkboard on one side and a dry erase board on the other. It also has a tray for supplies and a bar for...
- My daughter loves loves loves - loves - her easel with a whiteboard on one side. There's a chalkboard on the other, but she doesn't often use that. But she plays sch...
Board Games for a 2 Year Old??
Asked by K.O. from Pittsburgh
on May 4, 2008
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My little one turned two recently and I am hoping that we can soon play some board games to break up the day a bit. I imagine 2 is a little too young for most games, b...
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- If your child can sit, and play a game, any childs games are good. Fisher price has alot of games out there that you can buy. They are made for toddlers. I have a daug...
- Hi K., As the other moms have mentioned, Hi-Hi Cherry-O is a great game for this age! I have a 3.5 year old daughter & a 2 year old son. My daughter got Hi-Ho Cherr...
- "Snails Pace Race" by Ravensburger http://www.amazon.com/Ravensburger-MN041-167-Snails-Pace-race/dp/B00000J0RY It's good for the little ones because no one reall...
Seeking Good Manipulative Toys
Asked by A.H. from Hartford
on March 24, 2008
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My son will be 1 soon, and I'm starting to look for some birthday presents. I've already done some looking through various place (Fat Brain Toys, Amazon, etc), but I ...
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- I'm a toddler teacher and we use toys from lakeshore. They have a good selection of manipulative toys. www.lakeshore.com
- The toys from Melissa & Doug are of good quality and if you get the age appropriate, I am sure that you can find something. Amazon always has their stuff. I also l...
- below you'll find an old post i made on another mom's board - but it might be helpful to you too! discovery toys has some great things and i think anything that your c...
3 Year Old Craft Gift Ideas?
Asked by B.F. from Toledo
on May 20, 2011
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Hi! My niece is turning 3 and loves to spend time doing crafts/decorating things, so I wanted to get her a birthday gift to encourage this!
Does anyone have any ide...
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- colored pencils, sketch book, washable markers, big box of crayons. glue sticks, safety scissors, lots of paper in all sizes/colors. Stickers, activity books for...
- Kids love to paint but moms hate the mess so you could get the paint with water books or the crayola kit where the markers write clear but show up on the special paper...
- Does she have a Light Bright? Those are fun!
Toys for 3 Yr Old Boy
Asked by S.C. from Raleigh
on November 2, 2008
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Any recommendations for age appropriate toys I can buy my son. I'm hoping he's old enough for some board games or legos. Not only is Christmas right around the corner...
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- I have twin boys that are now 8 years old. I found that they really loved hot wheels. Small toys that they could hold in their hand or even learn to put in their pocke...
- My son's 4 1/2, birthday in Feb., so I remember that age well. Mine has been very into Thomas and Friends since he was 18 mths, the wooden track. The year he was 2 goi...
- Floor puzzles. These are puzzles with huge pieces that you put together on the floor (or a large table). They usually have 15 to 25 pieces. Give a lot of help the f...
Games for a 2 & 4 Year Old
Asked by S.K. from Denver
on April 1, 2009
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What are some good board games that a 2 year old could play with us. So far we have candy land, memory, dvd bingo and thats about it. I would really like to get more ...
Your Favorite Toys & Books for a 1 Year-old
Asked by G.C. from New York
on June 8, 2008
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Hi moms, what are your favorite toys and board books for a 1 year-old? We have some Karen Katz books that my DD destroyed so I'm looking for some titles of sturdier li...
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- Another vote for Sandra Boynton. When she's a bit older, check out John Farrell's books, www.johnfarrell.com
- Try Dear Zoo and board books by Sandra Boynton both favorites that held up for us from about that age. Also if you are looking for basic t-shirts and onesies try my on...
- Hi G.! One book that stands out in my mind is "Good Night Moon"... it is a cute book and there is a little mouse on each page. Your daughter (I assume because of the...
Toddler Chore Chart
Asked by B.W. from Minneapolis
on November 21, 2009
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Does anyone know where I can purchase a pre-made chore chart for a toddler? I just got laid off so instead of going to grandma’s everyday my 3 almost 4 year old and...
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- My husband got one off the internet somewhere. It was free, he just had to print it out.
- I have a magnetic one by Melissa and Doug that we use with my two girls and I love it. I never had to give them a "prize" for getting everything done, being able to pu...
- I have seen some nice ones thru accountablekids.com, I do not personally have one but I have heard good things about it. I do plan on getting one next year when my so...
