4-5 Years

By their fourth birthday, you'll be amazed by how much they have grown both physically and mentally. As their gross and fine motor skills improve and their interests develop, it'll become clear that it's time to add some fun educational toys to their collection. These toys will be so fun that they won't even realize that they are sharpening their essential skills.

What to Look for When Buying Educational Toys for 4-Year-Olds

Skills

While many kids reach general milestones around the same time, every 4-year-old is different. Consider the skillset your child hasn't quite mastered yet and focus on the educational toys that will help them strengthen their knowledge in that category.

Interests

At this age, your little one is starting to develop their own well-defined interests. Whether they are obsessed with science or all about geography, choosing an educational toy that speaks to their budding interests will make learning even more fun.

Age-Appropriate

Most toy manufacturers include age ranges for their products to help guide buyers. Choose a toy that fits within a 3 to 5-year-old age range to ensure that it isn't too easy or hard for your child to play with and learn from.

Check out our Montessori items below that promote learning by helping kids experiment by holding, touching, and manipulating objects to develop fine motor skills and learn in an open-ended way!