3 - 5 years

Educational Toys for 3 years+

By 3 years old children are beginning to explore the wider community around them a lot more, and begin socialising more with others. As they approach 4 and 5 years old, they grow even more curious about their world and how things work. You can expect lots of fun questions related to the weather, insects, their bodies and life/death. Suggested resources:

  • Fine Motor resources such as tongs, threading and craft
  • Social Board Games and Turn-taking activities
  • Outdoor Play Equipment to encourage physical movement
  • Puzzles to foster problem-solving and persistence
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Educational Toys for 3-5 Year Olds: Exploring, Socialising, and Learning Through Play

From 3 to 5 years old, children expand their horizons, engaging more with their community and developing important social skills. As they grow, their curiosity deepens, leading to endless questions about the world, from weather and insects to their bodies and even big concepts like life and death. This is a wonderful age to nurture problem-solving, fine motor skills, and cooperative play.

Suggested Resources:

  • Fine Motor Tools: Tongs, threading activities, and crafts build precision and coordination.
  • Social Board Games: Promote turn-taking, patience, and teamwork.
  • Outdoor Play Equipment: Encourage physical movement and gross motor skill development.
  • Puzzles: Inspire persistence and problem-solving abilities.

These toys and activities provide a strong foundation for learning, teamwork, and creativity during this important developmental stage.

Further resource suggestions: Developmentally Appropriate Gift Guide for 3-5 year olds – Growing Kind