3 – 6 is a very tender age at which children begin to understand the world around them. At this age, kids step into a phase where their creative and exploration skills develop, and a formal education kick starts. They begin looking at the world in a new light as everything around them sparks their interest. Keep that curiosity alive by introducing them to some intriguing and fun toys that can help in their personal development. Check out our recommendations and pick an educational yet fun toy for your 3 – 6-year-old and brighten up their world.
Best Toys for Kids
1. LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Building Blocks
These building blocks from LEGO are a must-have for every child. Comprising of 790 pieces in all, the package contains a range of blocks like bricks, windows, doors, tyres, base plates, as well as frames. These blocks allow your kids to imagine and build new structures, vehicles, etc., every time. The game is known to boost your kid’s creativity, imagination, and problem-solving skills while also improving their hand-eye coordination.
This set comes with special parts like eyes, window frames, etc., that can allow your kid to make robots, animals, and many more things.
2. Peppa Pig Little Library Board Book
Children get intrigued by visuals and fun cartoons. If your child loves to watch the Peppa Pig animated series, we are sure they are going to love these little board books. These picture books can encourage your child to read more. Other than being educational, the back covers of these books also form a jigsaw puzzle.
These illustrative books will help your child learn skills like road safety, manners & etiquette, reading habits, word formations, and more.
3. Imagimake Mapology with State Capitals
A simple, fun and educational game, this set of mapology helps your kid learn about Indian states, their capitals, as well as union territories. Made with kid-friendly EVA foam, this puzzle consists of 24 different pieces of puzzles, 34 flag markers and an equal number of stickers naming each capital. This game is known to improve memory, motor skills, state recognition, and shape recognition.
This game makes learning fun for kids without making them bored or disinterested.
4. Creative Educational Aids’ Fun With Words
Suitable for preschoolers as well as kindergarten goers, this impressive word puzzle can help your child learn spelling and word formation. The box contains 30 sets that help your child associate an image with a word. Each object out of the 30 sets has 4 – 5 pieces which, when arranged correctly, show an image and the word beneath it. The game is known to keep your kid busy for a longer duration, thanks to its puzzle formation. It also improves observation skills, hand-eye coordination, boosts memory, and helps in visual recognition.
This puzzle makes learning words and building vocabulary easy for the kids.
5. AdiChai Happy Home Building Blocks
Children have always loved blocks sets. Get this happy home set as a value addition to your child’s creative genius. These blocks can keep your child busy throughout the day by encouraging them to create houses or fantasy castles.
These blocks are non-toxic, have no sharp edges and come in vibrant colours. They improve your child’s motor skills and shape and colour recognition.
6. Picture Books Collection
Pictures enhance stories and help a child connect with the world around them. This set of 12 picture books will help your child learn the right habits, alphabets, numbers, shapes, colours, and names of flowers, fruits, vegetables, animals, and much more. Once children get introduced to these books, they will easily be able to identify the objects around them. A great educational add on to your child’s toys, these books offer clear readability and visuals.
These picture books can be of significant help for beginners and preschoolers alike. They are coated with a water-resistant material.
7. Einstein Box for Boys and Girls
If you are looking for a combo of exciting books, games, and activities, here is your ideal pick. Recommended by mothers across the country, this Einstein box for children helps them develop new skills. It includes five educational and fun activities – two books, two games and one art and craft set that will help your child develop three core skills of reading, thinking, and creating.
This set develops essential skills and creativity. It can also help your child learn words, interpret images, identify colours and recognize shapes.
8. Skillmatics Educational Game: Dots and Mazes
This educational game by Skillmatics includes 12 activities, one marker pen, a duster and one achievement certificate. The games help children learn numbers and keep them engaged in fun join-the-dots activities. Besides this, there are games where the kid must find the right pair of animals, colours, sense organs, etc., by going through a set of jumbles and mazes. This game helps children improve their logical reasoning, social skills, decision-making skills as well as hand-eye coordination.
The game of dots and mazes are printed on 6 double-sided write and wipe mats that allow the kids to reuse them again and again.
9. FunBlast Pull Back Vehicles
Brought to you by FunBlast, these pull back vehicles are made keeping in mind the safety of your child. They are made with non-toxic material, and the edges are rounded to provide maximum safety from any unintentional cuts or wounds. They help in perfecting body movements by engaging your child to move back and forth to catch it. This vehicle set also helps your child recognize shapes and identify vehicles.
This set is loved by all children. It allows them to develop a whole new range of skills.
10. Colouring Books Collections
Colouring is one of the most popular activities that help a child build an understanding of shapes and recognize colours. This set of 12 colouring books allows kids to colour various objects and things like fruits, vegetables, animals, flowers, birds, vehicles, etc., that we see in daily life. Each book contains colouring guides that help the kids make new colours as well.
Each colouring book features big pictures which help the kid learn to colour within the given area.