ISO budget friendly toys and games for ages 0-8

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amother

Thu, Dec 12 2019, 7:02 pm

I work (as an EI therapist and seit) with kids ages 0-8. I don't have a huge budget but would like to add to my supplies to make things more exciting. I'm looking for some toys and games for those age ranges that are fun but educational as well.

amother

Pewter

Thu, Dec 12 2019, 7:05 pm

Thrift shops.

Follow the deal sites

amother

Blush

Thu, Dec 12 2019, 7:18 pm

My friend just started a blog https://www.besteducationaldeals.com/ where she posts deals on toys and games and writes how they can help children learn.

trixx

Thu, Dec 12 2019, 7:47 pm

If you want to pm me I have toys to sell
Otherwise, Craigslist and fb marketplace.

amother

Ruby

Thu, Dec 12 2019, 7:53 pm

No bad educational decisions please

imasinger

Thu, Dec 12 2019, 8:04 pm

Make your own Mancala game with egg cartons and marbles or those round glass pieces florists use.

Make your own Scattergories by coming up with your own category sheets, and putting alphabet letters on scraps of paper to pick out of a bowl.

Charades is easy and fun.

And definitely check out yard sales, eBay, and discount stores.

southernbubby

Thu, Dec 12 2019, 8:53 pm

Bingo wholesale has some good deals on toys right now.

amother

Maroon

Thu, Dec 12 2019, 9:37 pm

Amazon savings
Ask on next door.com

sunflower 1

Fri, Dec 13 2019, 9:24 am

I've had a lot of success on Craigslist - I've even gotten some stuff free, but you need to have patience and keep checking it.

seeker

Fri, Dec 13 2019, 10:13 am

I find that I can make almost any developmentally appropriate game into a learning experience depending what your goals are. So I just look for games and toys that are highly engaging. Recently I bought a bunch of things on sale online because they were compelling enough to just go for it. I have also had success at Amazing Savings sometimes, it's hit or miss. A bunch of my toys I "adopted" from families whose kids outgrew them. It does feel a little spendy but it's an investment in my work. I deduct it at tax time.

amother

Sat, Dec 14 2019, 7:20 pm

Thanks so much all of you!

imasinger - I love your creative ideas!

Everyone else - I got some great ideas of places to go and places to look online. You've been really helpful. Thanks

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