Great Toys for Toy Donations
Whether December or May, the holidays or birthdays, everyone should consider donating toys throughout the year. Every child should be able to play every day. If you are wondering what to give to various charities for toy donations, here are some great toy donation ideas! These are gender neutral, cover a variety of ages, have low price points, and offer lots of play time.
Play-Doh Town Ice Cream Castle
(Hasbro)
Ages: 3+
MSRP: $19.99
Available: Amazon, Target, Toys R Us, Walmart
The Play-Doh soft-serve machine also features an easy-press handle for littler hands. When the dishes are filled to the brim with swirly Play-Doh treats, move over to the topping stations to cover them in wacky whipped cream and crazy sprinkles. The sprinkle crank and frosting tool are also removable for freehand decorating.
Once Upon a Craft
(Educational Insights)
Ages: 4-6
MSRP: $12.99
Available: Amazon, Toys R Us, Walmart
LEGO Creative Bricks Set (LEGO)
Ages 4+
MSRP: Starts at $16.99
Available: Amazon, Toys “R” Us, Walmart, LEGO stores
33 different colors. With lots of different windows and doors, along with other special pieces, you can really run with your imagination. Kids can build dragons or dogs, houses or helicopters. They can even build something that works with their existing toys – like a garage for their Hot Wheels cars.
Magic MeeMees
(Future of Play)
Ages: 4+
MSRP: $3.99-$19.99
Available: Amazon, Toys “R” Us
Rubik’s Race
(University Games)
Ages: 7+
MSRP:$19.99
Available: Amazon, Toys “R” Us
Crayola Air Marker Sprayer
(Crayola)
Ages: 8+
MSRP: $29.99
Available: Amazon, Target, Toys R Us, Walmart
The Air Marker Sprayer provides opportunities for continuous creativity as kids can create realistic-looking airbrush art for craft projects, school projects, and more. Kids simply plug in the unit, secure a Crayola broad line marker into the easy twist n’ load nozzle, and then release the trigger to spray. The sprayer works with most Crayola broad line markers, and has a compact, convenient design for everyday use.
Here is my TV segment on Mass Appeal (Springfield, MA) sharing a few of my favorites!
Do you have a favorite toy to donate? Please share your ideas!