Educational toys for 3 year olds that support early years learning through play. Hands-on sensory, counting and fine motor toys for home and nursery, from Rainbow Pebbles® to active play.
Toys for 3 year olds: your questions answered
Three is a wonderful age for building, counting and making believe. These hands-on toys grow with your preschooler.
What are the best educational toys for 3 year olds?
Rainbow Pebbles® (36 pebbles, 20 activity cards and a storage case), Linking Cubes (100 cubes in 10 colours) and Busy Play® Pattern Blocks (60 pieces, 15 activity cards) are all suitable from 3 years.
Which active toys suit 3 year olds?
Whizzy Dizzy, an overall winner at the 2016 Nursery World Awards, and the Balancing Path (28 pieces) are suitable from 3 years.
How can I support early maths at age 3?
Early Maths 101 To Go Number & Measurement Level 1 is made for 3 and 4 year olds, and Bear Counters (36 bears in 4 colours and 3 sizes) are great for counting and sorting.
How can I support early letters at age 3?
Alphabet Bean Bags, the Transparent Letter Set and Busy Play® Match and Spell (6 wheels, 54 activity cards) are all suitable from 3 years.
What building toys suit 3 year olds?
Junior GeoStix® and the GeoStix® Letter Construction Set snap together easily for little builders, from 3 years.
What are good Christmas gifts for 3 year olds?
The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ My First String Art is suitable from 3 years, and most Busy Play® sets are perfect for travelling over the holidays. See more educational Christmas gifts.