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BUILDING · AGES 2–3

Stacking cups

Stack, nest, fill, and discover a new way to play.

Planning budget: around $15

What to look for

Choose sturdy, easy-clean pieces labeled for the child’s age.

Simple designs may offer less challenge for older children.

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Building

AGES 2–6 PLAN ~$25

An open-ended starting point for towers, towns, and wonderfully wonky castles.

Building

AGES 3–6 PLAN ~$50

Flat shapes become houses, bridges, and entirely new ideas.

Building

AGES 3–6 PLAN ~$40

Build a little route, send a train, then change the whole journey.