Ages 4 to 7
Educational toys that engage and educate young minds.
Fine motor
A rainy day spent colouring or endless hours assembling LEGO—the precise movements of these activities require dexterity, muscle strength and hand-eye coordination, which improve your child’s hand strength, coordination, and fine and visual motor integration. 1
Sensory Learning
The sensations of sand play or the manipullations of modelling dough—when your child uses touch, sight, and sound, they improve their critical thinking, develop their sensory processing, and strengthen motor skills and problem-solving.2
Discovery & Exploration
Spend the day digging for fossils, building a robotic hand, or making a volcano erupt—not only will you equip kids with a range of skills, you’ll also instill a lifelong love of learning and an interest in innovation. 3
Cognitive Learning
Banish boredom with brain teasers, memory games, and puzzles—they’ll help develop the concentration, memory retention, spatial skills, and critical thinking your child will use every day. 4
FAQs
What are good toys for preschoolers?
The best toys for preschoolers are ones that can tap into their imagination and promote movement and problem-solving skills through open-ended play. Some good examples of toys include building sets like magnetic tiles, LEGO blocks and wooden blocks or toys that promote pretend play like play kitchens, action figures and stuffed animals. You can also consider outdoor toys like scooters to help them be active.
How to choose the best toys for preschoolers?
When choosing the best toys for preschoolers, look for ones that are safe for them to handle (non-toxic materials, no small parts), durable and can help kids develop cognitive, motor, social or emotional skills. Choose open-ended toys like building blocks, art supplies and craft supplies and costumes that can foster creativity, problem-solving skills and imagination through play rather than single-use toys or electronics.
What toys are good for reducing screen time?
The types of toys that are good for reducing screen time with kids focus on creativity, imagination and active play. Some examples include building sets, arts and crafts kits, puzzles, board games and sensory toys. These toys help encourage kids to use their fine motor skills, problem-solving skills and help keep them away from devices like smartphones and tablets.
Are STEM toys good for 4 to 7-year-olds?
Yes, STEM toys are a great option for 4- to 7-year-olds because they can help support critical thinking, creativity and confidence through hands-on play and activities. STEM introduces children to science, technology, engineering and math, helping them explore new concepts and build their problem-solving skills in a fun and entertaining way. Expand your child’s learning with our selection of products that support cognitive learning, discovery and exploration, sensory learning and fine motor skills.
References
1 https://schools.shrewsburyma.gov/ot/visual motor#:~:text=VISUAL%20MOTOR%20integration%20is%20a,into%20an%20accurate%20motor%20action. 2 https://www.goodstart.org.au/parenting/exploring-the-benefits-of-sensory-play 3 https://sensorysurroundings.co.uk/blogs/news/discovery-play-discovery-table-activities-educational-benefits-of-discovery-learning-for-children 4 https://www.phoenix.edu/blog/what-is-cognitive-learning-theory.html#:~:text=Cognitive%20learning%20theory%20focuses%20on,build%20up%20over%20a%20lifetime 5 Child Development Institute. (n.d.). Educational Benefits of Providing Toys To Children. Retrieved from https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/learning/multiple_intelligences/educational-benefits-toys/ 6 SplashLearn. (2022). Fun Learning Games for 4-Year-Olds. Retrieved from https://www.splashlearn.com/blog/fun-learning-games-for-4-year-olds/ 7 The Little Learners Corner. (2022). Pediatrician's Top 5 Reasons Your Kids Need Educational Toys. Retrieved from https://www.thelittlelearnerscorner.com/blogs/gift-for-kids/pediatrician-s-top-5-reasons-your-kids-need-educational-toys.