These are the nine categories of toys for 2-year-olds that experts recommend starting with. Puzzles Our Pick Mudpuppy Jungle Can You Spot? Puzzle The best puzzles for this age are simple ...

The Montessori system of education values learning through play in early childhood development. That's because Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori believed that children are innately ...

Learn more› by Caitlin Giddings and Wirecutter Staff Many 2-year-olds are learning to manipulate objects in more-precise ways, so look for toys and gifts that challenge their fine motor skills.