Here are the best toys for 2-year-olds, according to parents and experts, from educational picks to active gifts.

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 ...

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 most engaging toys for 2-year-olds offer lots of different options for hands-on, manipulative play. Kids this age may be able to use their fine motor skills in more-precise ways, such as for ...

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.