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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

Creative materials (drawing, building, crafting)
Simple board games
Role-play toys that encourage interaction

Choosing 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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