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Ages 3-4
3–4 Years
Preschoolers ask many questions and enjoy experimenting. They start playing alongside and with other children.
Developmental Milestones
- ✓Engaging in cooperative play and role-play
- ✓Asking questions and exploring ideas
- ✓Using simple rules in games and play
Key Skills During This Age
Creativity
Expressing ideas through art, play, and building
Logic
Beginner problem-solving and sequencing
Social Interaction
Playing with peers and sharing roles
What to Look For in Toys
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Creative materials (drawing, building, crafting)★
Simple board games★
Role-play toys that encourage interactionChoosing Toys: Examples
Wrong toy example
Toys that dictate every step leave little room for imagination and exploration.
Right toy example
Creative kits and open-ended building toys allow children to invent their own ideas.
ToyFinder tip
Toys that allow choice and imagination support independence.
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