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What are some good unique child development games to play with my 15 month old?

Anyone have any favorite websites and games and toy suggestions for developing a baby’s mind?
I already play regular games and read to him. I’m looking for new ideas.

Some Developmentally Appropriate Practices for young toddlers are:
- large wooden puzzles
- larger wooden blocks
- mega blocks
- different sensory materials: feathers, cotton balls, rough sand paper
- musical instruments (make shakers, bells, home made drums)
- large magnets and a cookie sheet are a lot of fun
- push toys
- sensory tables: supervised sand play, water play, colored rice
- bubbles
- mirrors and hats
- cloth bags to put things in and out of
- giving him things to carry while walking – two skills at one time

Children learn through play. By playing and talking to him constantly he will learn. Ask him questions. The more he experiences in life the better off he will be. Babies learn from what they have been exposed to.

Good Luck. SD

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Melissa and Doug Seafood Sandwich Stacking Game Pool Toy $19.99 In this exciting pool game, players pick a recipe card, spin the spinner and pile up a sandwich to order using funny foam fish and sea mammals! Float the pieces in the pool or pile up your sandwich on dry land. Wherever you play, you’ll find this sandwich game filled with fun!Extension Activities: More Ways to Play and Learn:SEAFOOD SANDWICH STACKING GAME (2 players/teams) 1. Toss the foam game pieces into the pool. Choose a level of difficulty with the game cards (4 creatures between clams = easy; 6 = hard). 2. Draw a game card to learn your Seafood Sandwich challenge: The card shows the sandwich you’ll race to build from bottom to top. Only one card is drawn per game. 3. The youngest player spins the spinner. The spinner must point to a clamshell to begin the sandwich. The player who spins the first clamshell can spin again to try for the next item – the first “filler” – in the sandwich. 4. If the spinner points to the next item needed or the wild-card space, the player uses the shell grabber (no hands!) to retrieve the filler and stack it on top of the sandwich pile. If the spinner points to anything else, play passes to the other player or team. 5. Continue playing until all the fillers are in place. The player or team who finishes the sandwich with the top clamshell wins!More play ideas available!

Melissa and Doug Undersea Alphabet Soup Game Pool Toy $14.99 How many ways can you spell “fun”? This exciting pool game includes 26 sealife-themed letter pieces and 16 challenge cards to use in seven different games. Kids can answer the challenge cards to spell, identify and decode ocean-themed words, or just enjoy gathering and sorting the whimsically decorated letter pieces. There’s a game for every skill level!”Maritime Mates” water toys and pool games feature cheerful characters to encourage beginning swimmers and lots of exciting games to keep big kids splashing, swimming and having a blast. Summer is even more fun with Sunny Patch pool toys!

Melissa and Doug Maritime Mates Memory Game Pool Toy $14.99 Drop these seashells into the pool for an action-packed memory game! The set includes 10 hinged shells that open to reveal charming illustrations of the Maritime Mates. You’ll need to explore the “sea floor” of your swimming pool to find the matching pairs! Instructions are included for a variety of exciting games, adaptable to all swimming levels. Lots of fun in and out of the pool, this well-made set encourages gross motor activity and cognitive development through play.”Maritime Mates” water toys and pool games feature cheerful characters to encourage beginning swimmers and lots of exciting games to keep big kids splashing, swimming and having a blast. Summer is even more fun with Sunny Patch pool toys!Extension Activities: More Ways to Play and Learn:Adjust the difficulty of the games by playing in shallower or deeper water, as appropriate to the swimming skills of the players.MARITIME MATES MEMORY GAME (2 players) 1. Close all the shells and toss them into the pool. 2. Player 1 picks up a pair of shells and opens them. If the characters inside match, the player scores one point, the matching pair is removed from the pool, and Player 1 goes again. 3. If the shells do not match, the shells are returned to the pool, and Player 2 takes a turn. 4. Continue playing until all the pairs have been found. Whoever finds the most pairs wins!More games available!

Melissa and Doug Spark Shark Football Pool Toy $3.99 Get a good grip on this cool game ball – the more you squeeze it, the more water it will soak up – then toss it to a friend for a “splashdown”! Colorful artwork gives this finned football his good looks and toothy grin, and inspires lots of imaginative water-play fun.

Melissa and Doug Maritime Mates Undersea Treasure Hunt Pool Toy $16.99 Splash into the deep for an exciting underwater treasure hunt! Four coins and two giant gems are the “booty” in this swashbuckling pool adventure. Be the first to slot them into the floating treasure chest to win . . . or use the included game ideas to inspire hours of variety and fun.Extension Activities: More Ways to Play and Learn:UNDERSEA TREASURE HUNT (2 players) Toss these coins and gems into the briny deep of the swimming pool, then see how many you can gather in the treasure chest before the other pirates do!Toss the “booty” (coins and jewels) into the pool. On the count of three, start your treasure hunt! Each player must collect two coins and insert them into the treasure chest first. After “paying the octopus,” a player may hunt for one of the red and green jewels. The first to come out of the water holding a jewel is the winner!Bring one of the jewels to the surface using only the coins to lift it. You may use one or two coins, and you may use coins of any color, but no hands allowed, matey! The first to bring a jewel to dry land earns the title of “captain.” (For a single-player game: Bring a jewel to land, deposit the coins into the treasure chest, and return to the water for the other coins and jewel.)More play ideas available!

Melissa and Doug Spark Shark Toss & Catch Pool Toy $14.99 This exciting pool game comes with two cool nets, two foam balls and one big challenge: Can you make the catch of the day? Whimsically designed with bright colors and “toothy” personality, this well-made toss-and-catch set encourages hand/eye coordination, social skills and lots of outdoor fun! Play ideas are included to inspire hours of enjoyment in and out of the pool.”Maritime Mates” water toys and pool games feature cheerful characters to encourage beginning swimmers and lots of exciting games to keep big kids splashing, swimming and having a blast. Summer is even more fun with Sunny Patch pool toys!Extension Activities: More Ways to Play and Learn:SPARK SHARK TOSS & CATCH (1-2 players) Toss the ball with one hand and catch it with your Spark Shark net. (The ball is intended to be tossed by hand.)Each player holds one net and one ball, and floats/stands at the starting line inside the pool. Agree on a finish line, such as the opposite wall of the pool. On the count of three, both players drop the balls into the water, then use only the tail (handle) of the Spark Shark net to push the ball across the pool to the finish line. The first player whose ball touches the finish line wins!More play ideas available!

Melissa and Doug Froggy Lily Pad Toss Pool Toy $19.99 This exciting set challenges young swimmers to toss six colorful frogs onto three plastic lily pads. With colors, numbers and sizes to sort and score, there are lots of ways to play and win! Play ideas printed on the package outline basic games and exciting variations to play in and out of the pool.”Maritime Mates” water toys and pool games feature cheerful characters to encourage beginning swimmers and lots of exciting games to keep big kids splashing, swimming and having a blast. Summer is even more fun with Sunny Patch pool toys!Extension Activities: More Ways to Play and Learn:FROGGY LILY PAD TOSS GAME (1 – 2 players or teams) 1. Place the plastic lily pads carefully into the pool so they float on the surface. 2. Without getting too close to the lily pads (try to maintain a consistent distance), toss the #1 frogs at the #1 lily pad, the #2 frogs at the #2 lily pad and the #3 frogs at the #3 lily pad. 3. When a frog lands on top of the tray and doesn’t fall off, you get a point. Add up the total number of frogs that landed to get your score. Extra challenge: For added difficulty, only award a point if the frog lands correctly on the lily pad (on all fours).More games available!

Melissa and Doug Louie Lobster Claw Catcher Pool Toy $12.99 Squeeze the handle and – SNAP! – Louie Lobster’s claws clamp shut. Colorful, easy to use and so much fun to squeeze, this Louie Lobster play set comes with three fishy sinkers to grab, plus lots of game ideas to inspire playtime in and out of the pool.Extension Activities: More Ways to Play and Learn:Make any of these activities into a contest by timing each player as he/she completes the task. Whoever finishes the challenge fastest is the winner!Try to pick up one fish at a time from the bottom of the pool, and carry it to the edge of the pool using only the Claw Catcher. (No hands!)Try picking up one fish first. Then try catching two fish at a time. Final challenge: Pick up all three fish in the same try, and carry them up to the edge of the pool in the Claw Catcher.Have a friend drop a fish into the water. Try to catch it with your Claw Catcher before it reaches the bottom. Use the bottom claw to scoop up water, with the Claw Catcher above the pool and on its side to keep the water inside. With the claws closed, quickly flip over the Claw Catcher so the water drops into the opposite claw. Check to see how much water is left. Keep closing and flipping the claws until all the water has fallen out. You get one point for every flip!In the house, use the Claw Catcher to grab toys: Can you pick up a block? A puzzle piece? Who can pick up the smallest object?

Toy Story Party Game Each $4.99 This Disney Toy Story Party Game is similar to pin the tail on the donkey, although this features Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and a Little Green Alien. Our Toy Story party game includes a paperboard game board and twelve badge stickers to pin on Buzz and Woody. Simply blindfold each child and let them try to place the badges on either Buzz or Woody. Kids of all ages will love being entertained with this Disney Toy Story Party Game at their next birthday or Toy Story themed event.

Toy The $6.87 Rated: PGSynopsis: For the first time in motion picture history, the outrageous talent of Richard Pryor and the ingenious comedic sense of Jackie Gleason are combined in the same film. Gleason is U.S. Bates, a megalomaniac millionaire who owns most of south central Louisiana. Pryor is Jack Brown, a former journalist who has worked his way down the vocational ladder to the position of janitor in Bates’ department store. Among Bates’ other vast holdings is a young son Eric (Scott Schwartz), who visits his father for one week a year. Typically, Eric is chauffeured to the department store after-hours to pick out anything he wants. This time, Eric has a more elaborate toy in mind —Jack Brown. So begins the unique relationship that teaches Eric more about life than fun and games.

Melissa and Doug Caterpillar Gears Toddler Toy $9.99 Turn the gears slowly and watch each interlocking segment move the next, or see how fast your child can make the caterpillar “crawl” on the wooden base. This rainbow-colored gear toy is hands-on fun at any speed! With their bulky, notched shape, the colorful gears are easy for children to fit onto the color-coordinated pegs…then rotate, remove and rearrange. Toddlers will be fascinated by the colors and movement of this charming toy. Promotes color recognition, hand/eye coordination and fine motor skills.

Melissa and Doug Chomp & Clack Alligator Push Toy $49.99 Three gators will charm everyone as they take turns chomping with every step! A multi-faceted wooden toy that encourages walking and discovery. Graphic details feature cattails on the handle supports, fish on the wheels and spinning butterfly and ladybug beads. This incredible toy encourages gross AND fine motor skills, while developing hand-eye coordination. Brightly painted with non-toxic paint.

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Melissa and Doug Frolicking Frog Pull Toy $19.99 Boundless fun will accompany your toddler with this friendly wooden froggie pull toy. When pulled by its string, it playfully “hops” up and down with wiggling eyes, which adds to the excitement of those early steps. Brightly painted with non-toxic paint.

Melissa and Doug Scootin’ Turtle Cement Mixer Toy $14.99 This colorful plastic cement-mixer toy is lots of fun to roll along, spin and “pour.” Turn the cement container to make the colorful shell design go round and round, then lift it up and tip it out!Sunny Patch plastic construction vehicles are durably built to stand up to sand play and water play, indoor pretend play and outdoor adventures! Sunny Patch outdoor toys feature bright colors that look great all summer long, and adorable characters that make sunny days even brighter.

Melissa and Doug Drumming Bear Push Toy $19.99 This colorful drummer bear smiles proudly as he beats his drum to herald your little one’s ever-steadier steps! The large knob is designed for easy grasping, and a gentle push from your toddler will set the bear’s arms twisting from side to side. A sturdy and adorable push toy to develop gross motor skills and balance.

Melissa and Doug My Own Mailbox Classic Toy $19.99 Everyone likes getting letters! Sending and receiving “mail” is even more fun with this toy mailbox, complete with a bright red flag. The sturdy wooden box comes with letter and number stickers so kids can decorate it with their name, address or a special message. The hinged door opens to make room for two postcards and a ruled letter and envelope, all reusable with the wipe-clean crayons that come with the set. Need even more inspiration? Drawing activities and play ideas are included to keep this letter box filled with creative correspondence and lots of fun!Melissa & Doug Classic Toys bring timeless play to modern families! Each toy is designed to fuel an endless world of imaginative play, while encouraging the kind of play-based exploration that naturally promotes key developmental skills. The sturdy wooden play pieces are tested to today’s highest standards of quality and safety.Extension Activities: More Ways to Play and Learn:Ask the child to write his/her name (or first initial) on a postcard and “mail” it.Write a word on a postcard and ask the child to use a crayon to copy the letters onto another postcard.Ask the child to play “mail carrier” by distributing the letter and postcards to people in the family, then collecting them again. The “recipients” may use the crayons to add a message or delivery instructions for the mail carrier.

Melissa and Doug Shape Sorting Cube Classic Toy $14.99 This ultimate shape sorter features 12 chunky, vibrantly colored shapes that make a satisfying “clunk” as they drop into the natural-finish hardwood cube. Then open the lid, take them out and start all over again! A classic educational toy for toddlers.Extension Activities: More Ways to Play and Learn:Ask the child to build a tower with the blocks. Help the child become familiar with the shapes and colors by identifying them as the child stacks the blocks.Encourage beginning counting skills by asking the child to count the blocks with you. Repeat the activity until the child is familiar with the numbers one through twelve.Once the child is familiar with the shapes and colors, ask the child to hand you a specific shape or color block.

Melissa and Doug Tootle Turtle Dump Truck Toy $14.99 The upturned shell of this Tootle Turtle dump truck toy is the perfect place to load blocks and toys inside or rocks and dirt outside. Roll along this sturdy little vehicle to haul the load to its destination, then tip the shell to dump it all out!Sunny Patch plastic construction vehicles are durably built to stand up to sand play and water play, indoor pretend play and outdoor adventures! Sunny Patch outdoor toys feature bright colors that look great all summer long, and adorable characters that make sunny days even brighter.

Melissa and Doug Rainbow Stacker Classic Toy $7.99 Talk about a classic childhood toy! All the colors of the rainbow are represented by these eight smooth, easy-grasp wooden pieces. Stack them on the solid-wood base, designed with rocking edges for safe and intriguing play.Extension Activities: More Ways to Play and Learn:Ask the child to stack the rings on the rod, including the ball on top. Identify the colors of the rings and ball as they are stacked. Ask the child to repeat each color name after you. Repeat the activity until the child is able to identify each color.Ask the child to stack the rings on the rod, including the ball on top. Count the rings and ball as they are stacked. Ask the child to repeat each number after you. Repeat the activity until the child has mastered counting to eight.Ask the child to stack the rings and the red ball without using the rod.Stack the rings on the rod. Ask the child to touch the largest ring and the smallest ring.Once the child has mastered stacking the rings from the largest to the smallest, ask him/her to reverse the stacking order.

Melissa and Doug Butterfly Stacker Toddler Toy $9.99 This charming wooden butterfly stacker is a classic activity sure to flutter into your toddler’s heart. With eye-catching colors and patterns and four removable pieces to mix and match on the wooden base, this vertical puzzle and stacking toy will promote key early-learning skills while inspiring lots of fun!Extension Activities: More Ways to Play and Learn:Help the child to identify all the colors on the stacker toy.With the butterfly assembled, ask the child to point to different colors or patterns as you describe them.Remove the pieces from the base and lay them flat in front of the child. Ask the child to compare their shapes and sizes, and to find any that have the same shape and size. Ask the child to identify the largest and smallest pieces.Remove all the pieces from the base and lay them in a line. Ask the child to place them on the base in order. When the child is ready, try scrambling the pieces first, then asking the child to build the stacker correctly.Ask the child to stack the pieces out of order to make a mixed-up butterfly.Ask the child to try to assemble the butterfly in the correct order, without using the base.Help the child make up a story about the butterfly. You could encourage the child to tell you about the garden where the butterfly likes to go on sunny days, or about his bug friends.

Melissa and Doug Froggy Bulldozer Toy $14.99 Froggy Bulldozer is ready to push, shovel and lift! Just move him along on smooth-rolling wheels, and use the easy-to-grip plastic handle to maneuver the sturdy scoop. Durable plastic construction stands up to the demands of the “jobsite,” and colors stay bright, indoors or out.Sunny Patch plastic construction vehicles are durably built to stand up to sand play and water play, indoor pretend play and outdoor adventures! Sunny Patch outdoor toys feature bright colors that look great all summer long, and adorable characters that make sunny days even brighter.

Melissa and Doug Giraffe Grasping Toy $9.99 Everyone will want a turn to swivel, pivot and rotate the nine hardwood segments of this charming giraffe! Put this patient fellow in every possible configuration for fascinating fine motor fun. Held together with durable, elastic bungee, this critter is sure to hold the attention of your youngster!

Melissa and Doug Dinosaur Grasping Toy $9.99 Fun will never be extinct as long as this delightful, long-necked dino is around! Eleven hardwood segments can be twisted and turned to change the position of the dinosaurs head, neck, legs and tail. Constructed with durable, elastic bungee, this dinosaur will promote the evolution of fine motor skills.

Melissa and Doug Harvest Hop Press & Spin Game $5.99 Press & Spin games fit in little boxes – but they’re big fun on game night! Harvest Hop is an exciting counting game with a deck of 22 numbered game cards to count and collect. The set also includes an adorably illustrated press-and-spin dial that kids just love to pop! Game instructions include multiple ways to use this family-friendly game set at different levels of difficulty, so it can be enjoyed by preschoolers and their older siblings too.