Gifts for Children 4 - 6 years
This is a curated selection. You can see all items appropriate for 4-year-olds here, 5-year-olds here, and 6-year-olds here.
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Hammer - First functional, child-size hammer - Ages 3+
This sturdy, functional hammer is lightweight, manageable, perfectly child-size (9¼" overall; 3¾" wide head), and strong enough to survive enthusiastic daily use. Classic metal head and wooden handle. Learn More -
Safety Glasses - Essential eye protection for children - Ages 3-12
Scratch-resistant, wrap-around eye protection designed just for small faces in a familiar, easy-to-wear shape. Children put them on just like eyeglasses. Adjustable over-the-ear pieces. 4¾" x 2". Learn More -
Hammering Shapes - Open-ended design activity from Haba - Ages 4-8
A favorite! Children will refine small motor skills as they hammer tiny nails through pre-drilled 100 wooden tiles to match simple patterns or create their own designs. They will repeat this activity again and again. Learn More -
Young Builders Tool Set - Functional, child-size tools for woodworking - Ages 5+
Everything children need to master basic skills or turn out finished projects packed in a toolbox. This is a complete set of functional, adult-quality woodworking tools in small sizes children can manage successfully. Learn More -
Big Trucks and Diggers Matching Game - Ages 3-7
Small tiles fit their hands and real construction equipment fits their interests! Children will be eager to absorb names for machinery they have seen in the environment. 36 pairs of heavy 2¼"-square cards. Learn More -
My Big Bead Box - Fon-Fon Bead Box Kit from Bead Bazaar - Ages 5+
Boys and girls with basic threading skills can craft 12 necklaces or bracelets with this inviting set of wooden beads and charms. Includes wooden storage box (11¾" x 7¾" x 1¼") with sliding lid. Learn More -
How A House is Built - A book about construction from Gail Gibbons - Ages 4-8
Children are enthralled by construction! This title illustrates all the steps in the building process and offers names for workers, tools, machines, and parts of the house. Modern house design overview and brief history. Learn More -
Mini-Clothespins - 24 real wooden spring clothespins - Ages 3-7
These wooden clothespins (2" long; 24 pieces) are functional replicas of full-size spring pins; the thumb and index finger coordination involved strengthens the pincer grip. Learn More -
CitiBlocs - Cool Colors - 100 wooden building planks - Ages 3+
No connectors to fuss with — just the laws of physics and 100 smooth, perfect planks of sustainably harvested New Zealand pine. Works with unit blocks and other building plank sets. 4½" x ¾". Learn More -
Sorting Suitcase - Vocabulary-building clothing game - Ages 4+
Lay the case flat. Flip the latches. Lift the lid. Let the fun begin! 40 die-cut clothing cards can be sorted, sequenced, mixed, and matched by attribute in practically endless combinations. 20 patterns to match. Learn More -
Mighty Mind - Award-winning pattern and design set - Ages 3-8
32 tiles in 6 geometric shapes encourage young children to exercise their counting, sorting, and manual dexterity skills. Pattern cards to match help children discover how shapes fit together to form designs. Very absorbing! Learn More -
Animal Upon Animal (Tier auf Tier) - Wooden toy from Germany - Ages 4+
Children can stack 29 whimsical, chunky wooden creatures for fun or explore any of several die-based variations of the basic game, exercising their prediction as well as balancing skills. Very well-made. Learn More -
Orchard Game - Fun cooperative board game from Haba - Ages 3-8
A beautiful game that fosters cooperation, builds color and shape recognition skills, and helps children refine small motor movements. Tiny baskets, and irresistible wooden fruit are compelling points of interest. Learn More -
50 Optical Illusions - Usborne activity cards - Ages 6+
Challenge children’s assumptions about their perceptions! “What do you see? Two faces or a vase? Something old, something new — 50 common and uncommon optical illusions sharpen children’s observation skills. Learn More -
3-D Feel & Find - Wooden manipulative toy from Guidecraft - Ages 3-6
An exciting sensorial game that nurtures exploration with a series of fun visual, spatial, and tactile challenges. Many variations. 10 geometric shapes, 10 complex shapes, 20 matching puzzle tiles, and bag. Learn More -
Small Glass Juicer - Cobalt Blue - Vintage-style juicer for small hands - Ages 4+
A perfect size for individual servings. Squeezing a lemon or orange takes a bit of strength. Holding the dainty handle to pour strengthens the pincer grip. Pouring requires being ever so careful! Holds 3 oz. Learn More
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