Hi I just wanted to say this was really helpful as a non-parent trying to keep their reputation as the “fun uncle” around Christmas time. My nephew is your son’s age, so I hope he loves the gear building set. Thanks for the recommendations.
I adore those paint by sticker books! I've gone through phases where I was always look for the next one to get, haha! I feel like over time we've really narrowed down the types of sticker books that are feasible and that work well for us! :)
Hi Hannah so is the yoto for the 5 and under crowd? Just wondering if it would detour the older ones from actually reading books. What do you think would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks.
@@katemiller7874 hi Kate! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Those are great questions. As far as the ‘5 and under crowd’ thing goes, we waited to get our son his own (Mini) Yoto player until he was about 3 or 3 and a half. We wanted to make sure he could be responsible with it, that he could operate the little knobs to start/stop it on his own and put cards in it properly on his own, and also just plain be engaged in listening to it! So around 3 and a half seemed to be the sweet spot for him! And there are some really great Yoto cards for that young preschool age: things like Frog & Toad, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and more! Regarding if Yotos are a deterrent from actually reading books: we haven’t seen any decrease in our children’s interest in actually picking up physical books. They are constantly looking at books they’re interested in! Sometimes they even grab the physical book that we have a Yoto card for (I did make-your-own for Mr Popper’s Penguins, Fables by Arnold Lobel, and My Father’s Dragon, but we owned other books already like Frog & Toad) - and they try to follow along with the story! Our Yoto players get used most during our 2-hour afternoon quiet time for our 7 and 5 year old. They do quiet time in separate rooms so each child has their own Yoto Mini to listen to! We also use Yoto players with headphones for longer car rides. But our kids aren’t walking around the house all day with Yotos in hand and headphones on. Our main parts of the day are filled with hands-on things like crafts, make-believe play, homeschool, and physical books! I hope that helps!
@ I know every family is different, but my husband and I have not once regretted getting Yoto players for our kids! We actually think about it all the time - how glad we are that we purchased them! I have a link in the description box above that’ll get you 10% off if you decide to buy a Yoto!
That is a fun one!! I don't mind all the comments :) I'm so glad to hear that so many of these ideas resonated with you - or that you already have them! It sounds like we have a lot in common! Do you have the Sophie's Seashell Scramble game? That's a darling one, too!
@@aichan4869 Sandra Boynton books are definitely so fun for toddlers, too! But as kids learn concepts of print around the preschool age, it’s fun (and important) for them to predict patterns in stories and even to fill in the blank a bit! I chose that specific story because the turkey is so ridiculous - it cracks our whole family up! But there are some other great books I listed in this gift guide, too, including Arnold Lobel books, and My Father’s Dragon, which is a chapter book! So there’s always a whole range you can choose from, based on the child you’re shopping for. ☺️
@ I was multitasking when I watched this video and when I heard Sandra Boyton, ngl, I went back and checked if I clicked the correct video haha. I totally get your point though why you included it. 😊 Thanks for the recommendations!
Hi I just wanted to say this was really helpful as a non-parent trying to keep their reputation as the “fun uncle” around Christmas time. My nephew is your son’s age, so I hope he loves the gear building set. Thanks for the recommendations.
@@James33139 it’s wonderful to hear that you found this helpful! I bet he’ll love the gear set! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
I love Sandra Boynton for language development, as she has some great vocabulary and rhymes
@@louisacoote2337 yes! She is so clever!!
@@hannahbeeolson I also like that she includes more unusual animals, like armadillos in her stories!
Frog and Toad is amazing!❤
Yes!! And the Yoto card for them is narrated by Arnold Lobel himself - so much fun!
That paint by sticker book looks perfect for toddlers!
I promise this is the last comment…the basketball hoop!👏❤️
I adore those paint by sticker books! I've gone through phases where I was always look for the next one to get, haha! I feel like over time we've really narrowed down the types of sticker books that are feasible and that work well for us! :)
We got the Yoto Player for our little ones per your recommendation! Thank you!❤
That is so wonderful!! I hope it is such a blessing and fun addition to your family culture!!
Thank you so much for the ideas. My Eldest is turning 5 next yr February
@@chooipheng2687 you’re welcome! I’m so glad you liked this video and that you found it helpful! Thank you for watching!
Hi Hannah so is the yoto for the 5 and under crowd? Just wondering if it would detour the older ones from actually reading books. What do you think would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks.
@@katemiller7874 hi Kate! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Those are great questions. As far as the ‘5 and under crowd’ thing goes, we waited to get our son his own (Mini) Yoto player until he was about 3 or 3 and a half. We wanted to make sure he could be responsible with it, that he could operate the little knobs to start/stop it on his own and put cards in it properly on his own, and also just plain be engaged in listening to it! So around 3 and a half seemed to be the sweet spot for him! And there are some really great Yoto cards for that young preschool age: things like Frog & Toad, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and more!
Regarding if Yotos are a deterrent from actually reading books: we haven’t seen any decrease in our children’s interest in actually picking up physical books. They are constantly looking at books they’re interested in! Sometimes they even grab the physical book that we have a Yoto card for (I did make-your-own for Mr Popper’s Penguins, Fables by Arnold Lobel, and My Father’s Dragon, but we owned other books already like Frog & Toad) - and they try to follow along with the story!
Our Yoto players get used most during our 2-hour afternoon quiet time for our 7 and 5 year old. They do quiet time in separate rooms so each child has their own Yoto Mini to listen to! We also use Yoto players with headphones for longer car rides. But our kids aren’t walking around the house all day with Yotos in hand and headphones on. Our main parts of the day are filled with hands-on things like crafts, make-believe play, homeschool, and physical books! I hope that helps!
Thank you very much I’ll def pick one up then.
@ I know every family is different, but my husband and I have not once regretted getting Yoto players for our kids! We actually think about it all the time - how glad we are that we purchased them! I have a link in the description box above that’ll get you 10% off if you decide to buy a Yoto!
Sorry for all the comments….lol
We LOVE Sneaky Snacky Squirrel!❤
That is a fun one!! I don't mind all the comments :) I'm so glad to hear that so many of these ideas resonated with you - or that you already have them! It sounds like we have a lot in common! Do you have the Sophie's Seashell Scramble game? That's a darling one, too!
I think the Sandra Boyton book if more for a toddler…
@@aichan4869 Sandra Boynton books are definitely so fun for toddlers, too! But as kids learn concepts of print around the preschool age, it’s fun (and important) for them to predict patterns in stories and even to fill in the blank a bit! I chose that specific story because the turkey is so ridiculous - it cracks our whole family up! But there are some other great books I listed in this gift guide, too, including Arnold Lobel books, and My Father’s Dragon, which is a chapter book! So there’s always a whole range you can choose from, based on the child you’re shopping for. ☺️
@ I was multitasking when I watched this video and when I heard Sandra Boyton, ngl, I went back and checked if I clicked the correct video haha. I totally get your point though why you included it. 😊 Thanks for the recommendations!