If December meant an influx of new toys to your home you may be thinking, now what do I do? Too many toys and a cluttered environment can actually have a negative impact on the quality of a child’s play and access to fewer toys enhances children’s cognitive and neurological development.

The holidays are upon us, and everyone wants to find the perfect gift for the child on their list. Not sure where to start?

Ingrid Kenron, Occupational Therapist with Integrated Pediatric Therapies at JCFS Chicago, recommends these classic toys because they help kids enhance their fine and gross motor skills, boost speech and language, develop social skills--and are just plain fun!