Inspiring Togetherness this Holiday | Lapp’s Toys
Inspire a Spirit of Togetherness this Holiday Season
The holiday season can be a whirlwind. As parents, it’s easy to feel the pressure to do more, plan more, and spend more as we strive to create magical memories for our children. But when we pause and look closely, we often find that the moments our children cherish most aren’t the extravagant outings or the perfectly curated celebrations. Instead, it’s the simple heartfelt traditions that stay with them year after year: the handmade decorations, the home-baked treats, and cozy moments spent together.
There are many ways we can embrace this spirit of togetherness. Instead of trying to recreate the latest holiday trends, focus on the traditions that hold meaning to your family. Tell stories from your own childhood, share passed-down recipes, and revisit favorite books and movies that celebrate the season. Forgo picture-perfect holiday décor for the swaths of colored paper and glued-on glitter lovingly crafted by little hands. Emphasize the joy of giving whether that be through acts of service, time, or sharing gifts with those who need them most.
This idea of togetherness can also help to guide what gifts we share with our children. Open-ended toys invite children to play in many different ways as they stretch their creatively and build developmental skills. It also means children can return to these toys again and again even as they grow and interests change. For families, this means siblings of different ages can easily enjoy the same toys and play together.
Top Toys for Meaningful Play
Play Kitchen
Our wooden play kitchen features a simplistic design that doesn’t fall short on realistic features. From playing house to a make believe restaurant, siblings can create imaginative stories and act them out in their own kid-sized kitchen. The solid wood design and reinforced craftmanship will ensure it will withstand years of creative play.
Marble Flyer
With two side-by-side tracks, kiddos can hold their own races competing to see whose marble will win! Our marble flyer represents an exciting STEM challenge and loads of kid-powered fun!
Construction Vehicles
There’s always a lot of excitement on the jobsite with our collection of wooden trucks and vehicles! Children of all ages will enjoy filling up the box bed of our dump truck, clearing through obstacles with our bulldozer, and loading up our wooden skid trailer.
Wooden Building Blocks
Our unfinished wooden blocks are crafted with smooth edges making them ideal for small hands and even teething little ones. A classic wooden wagon provides added fun, and storage when it’s time to clean up.
As you draw your family closer this season, simple moments can help to deepen your connections. Make time to play, allowing your little ones to guide the moment. Provide room to say yes to their creative ideas – even the messy ones. And most importantly allow yourself to slow down and take in the wonder and beauty of this season together.