Sometimes it can be hard to get a 3 year old to sit still and play a game with the family. But there are games out there that will keep your 3 year old entertained, and learning, that don’t require you to spend a lot of time teaching rules and instructing about the game. Read the full story

Need an age-appropriate gift for a 3 year old? The good news is that 3-year-olds are really easy to please when it comes to toys. It doesn’t matter if you have only a few dollars to spend or if you want to go all out with a more expensive gift. These top toys for 3 year olds offer plenty of fun for these busy tykes and make perfect gifts for the holidays or third birthdays.

At the top of the list is the LeapFrog Scribble & Write where toddlers can trace the lights on this electronic toy to learn how to draw shapes and pictures, and how to write lowercase and uppercase letters. It’s ideal for a travel toy since it is lightweight and reusable, and the pen is attached with a string, so it won’t get lost in transit.

UNO Moo

If your family is into playing games together, get your three year old in on the action with UNO Moo. Using the same color-matching principles of the regular UNO card games, you match 3D animal figures. Instead of matching numbers, you can also match the same type of animal. The Farmer cards are wild. This game is easy enough for little ones to understand and is really quite fun for the whole family.

Your three year old can show off his artistic streak with this great easel from Melissa & Doug. There’s a blackboard on one side and a dry erase board on the other side, plus you can clip paper to it for more drawing or painting fun. Trays at the bottom will hold art supplies at the perfect height for a toddler. When not in use, the easel folds up for easy storage.