Ages 3-5

Jouets de 3 à 5 ans

Toys for curious minds: building, puzzling, counting, drawing and pretending. Play that gets little hands and big ideas ready for school.

Shop the toys Play by stage

Play by stage

Every child grows at their own pace. Use these stages as a loose guide.

3 years

Building and pretending

Imagination takes off. Blocks become towers, and a box becomes a spaceship.

Try: construction toys and open-ended make-believe.

3.5-4 years

Puzzles and patterns

Children start to spot patterns and enjoy working things out step by step.

Try: puzzles, matching games and pattern building.

4-4.5 years

Counting and sorting

Numbers and groups begin to make sense when they can touch and move things.

Try: counting toys, sorters and simple board games.

4.5-5 years

Drawing and early writing

Steady hands and growing interest in letters and shapes.

Try: tracing, drawing and fine motor play.

Choosing toys for preschoolers

Play togetherA few minutes of shared play builds confidence and gets conversation going.

Mix it upOffer building, puzzles and make-believe in turn to keep play varied.

Check the age labelAlways check the age guidance on each toy and supervise play.

Questions parents ask

What toys are good for a 4 year old?

Building sets, puzzles, counting and sorting toys, and anything that invites make-believe all work well.

Which toys help with school readiness?

Toys that build fine motor skills, counting and early logic are a good fit, and play is the best way to practise them.

Do children this age need supervision?

Yes. Always supervise play and follow the age guidance on each product.

Can I buy these as a gift?

Of course. Toys for ages 3-5 make lovely birthday and holiday gifts.