So I had my Christmas shopping for DC done...

[kayte]

But I have now used all the stocking stuffers I have spent months collecting to keep her in the bed riding out the flu!

But I thought I would share what have been the big hits so far with almost 4yo dd...

Spinny Speller

http://www.maplelandmark.net/action.lasso?-database=mlwproducts1&-table=web&sku=73020&-response=detail.lasso&-search

These sticker books--they really are reusable, peel right off regular paper

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=eye+like+stickers&x=0&y=0

(I got ours at Target, but Amazon has them on their 4 for 3)

Eeboo story telling cards

http://www.amazon.com/Tell-Me-Story-Mystery-Forest/dp/B001FYHQ5C/ref=pd_bxgy_t_text_b

So anyone have thoughts on replacements???

[Aishe]

Ooh, those all look like things my dd (also almost 4yo) would love. Thanks for posting!

I'm not much help for replacements. I always give her versions of "forbidden" items for her stocking, i.e. her own tube of lotion, a Burt's Bees chapstick, etc . . . Basically, things of mine that I don't want her getting into. This way she can have her own and use them all in one sitting as she likes to do.

[Melaine]

Eeboo story telling cards

http://www.amazon.com/Tell-Me-Story-Mystery-Forest/dp/B001FYHQ5C/ref=pd_bxgy_t_text_b

So anyone have thoughts on replacements???


Ohhhh I really like the idea of that. Can you tell me more? Do you think it would be too old for my girls (just turned 3)?

[kayte]

Ohhhh I really like the idea of that. Can you tell me more? Do you think it would be too old for my girls (just turned 3)?

I don't think they are too old for your girls. They give directions on several ways to use them in the box. For the last three days we have been putting a few on our laps and making up a story together that incorporates them all. (plus the pictures do a good job f having the same things in the background). At first we just described what we saw on a card. The next few times, I showed her by making up a story and then I would start and she would pick a card and add the next part... Now she is starting and then tells me to do another part , then she goes, then meetc... It won't be long before she does the whole thing herself.

Then we will move onto the game /activity suggestions in the box.

There are several different themes. I got them at Whole Earth Provision. They only had the forest and circus ones. (so I went with forest) But I think I might be adding the mixed up fairytales to my shopping list. (either for Christmas or Easter)

http://www.eeboo.com/startpage.php?cat=290

HEre are some images form our set

http://www.eeboo.com/product.php?cat=290&prod=314

I am considering this for my niece--it seems to be the next step (she is 6)

http://www.eeboo.com/startpage.php?cat=300

[vludmilla]

Thanks for the ideas!

[bubbaray]

BrainQuest cards?

[kayte]

BrainQuest cards?

Off to google it!

[kayte]

BrainQuest cards?

OKay those would have been perfect for keeping her in the bed!!! lol!!! THe manufacturers website has a 32 card preview of each age--very nice for picking the right set.

Added to my list--thanks!