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Find engaging toys for 5 year olds and toys for 6 year olds. Browse educational toys for 5 year olds to encourage early STEM learning and logic.
Say hello to the smallest traveler in the Maileg world – the Baby Mouse in Carry Cot Blue. Cosy in a striped knitted onesie, this tiny friend is ge...
View full detailsGrimms Building Set Movement – Abstract – unexpected – experimental. MOVEMENT, with its unpredictable combination of forms, is an abstract construc...
View full detailsThe Grapat Mandala set of 36 small wooden stones is a superbly versatile, open ended, loose parts wooden toy and the possibilities of use are so ex...
View full detailsEnhance creative, loose parts play with the Double-Sided Roadway System – 42 pc. set. Children 2 and up can use the varied sizes and shapes to crea...
View full detailsThis brightly coloured matching pairs of wooden discs includes illustrations of everyday things children may see. Made up of 10 pairs of objects su...
View full detailsSquigz are fun little suckers! Apply pressure to two Squigz. Air rushes out and the fun rushes in! Connecting to each other and to any solid, non-p...
View full detailsFeaturing all our standard tile shapes in 8 unique earthy pastel colours PLUS two car bases, this pack is the ultimate option to kickstart or grow ...
View full detailsEven your Maileg mice need a bath once in awhile. This vintage style bath tub fits perfectly with the Maileg mouse, Bunny (Micro size) and Rabbit (...
View full detailsThis delightful Grimm’s Wooden Bus can be complemented with the Grimm’s Friends peg dolls or dollhouse dolls. Its shape and size is perfect for s...
View full detailsA fun, clean and very convenient way to paint. Water soluble, child friendly solid paint sticks that twist up and down just like a glue stick. Use ...
View full detailsThe Grapat Mandala set of 36 small brown mushrooms is a superbly versatile, open ended, loose parts wooden toy and the possibilities of use are so ...
View full detailsGet making with an even bigger cardboard construction kit for families and groups to create together. Makedo empowers creativity and imagination, o...
View full detailsA perfect game for both young and old is the Australian Animals Matching Pairs set. Featuring all your favourite Australian animals such as the wom...
View full detailsFeaturing hexagons and triangles in 8 unique pastel hues, this pack will encourage learners to explore aspects of geometry such as shape, lines, an...
View full detailsA perfectly sized chair for any member of the Maileg Mice family. Made of metal with a golden finish. The chair fits together with tables in the mo...
View full detailsVolcanic explosions, molten lava, and ferocious dinosaurs are bursting onto the scene! The Dino World 40-Piece set features four oversized, fully-m...
View full detailsDescription Rainbow Veil Soft georgette silk drapes from a silk garland adorned with matching ribbons. Hand-painted rainbow on a lavender garland. ...
View full detailsThis set contains 6 different tools, each in a unique size, shape and colour. They are a great addition to all kind of sensory play. They can be co...
View full detailsGrimm’s wooden Number 7 Decoration Grimm’s Decorative wooden Numbers are a wonderful addition to your birthday ring or spiral and fit both. These...
View full detailsThe myduckling beechwood learning tower gives your child a safe, supportive place to join everyday activities at bench height. Whether they are hel...
View full detailsAs an open-ended quality toy, Connetix will grow WITH your child as they learn and their play becomes more complex. Explore more ways to play with ...
View full detailsMeet Maileg’s Sleepy Wakey Baby Mouse in Matchbox - Rose 2025 edition, the tiniest companion for magical day-to-night play. One side of her sweet ...
View full detailsMake literacy fun and hands-on with the MAGNA-TILES microMAGS Learn Letters Set! These microMAGS tiles measure 3.8 cm x 3.8 cm, smaller than the cl...
View full detailsA kids table and chairs set with a confetti finish that suits a modern playroom or living room. It gives little ones their own spot for snacks, dra...
View full detailsFive-year-olds love a present they can build, make, or create with. A generous Connetix magnetic set, wooden building blocks, a marble run, or an arts and crafts project all land well and keep giving long after the party. Our Ages 5-6 range is full of open-ended options like these — browse it for a birthday gift matched to this age and their interests.
Yes — our Ages 5-6 range is chosen for how children play, not for stereotypes, so it suits every child. Building blocks, magnetic tiles, loose parts, play silks, and craft appeal across the board. We steer away from pink-or-blue marketing and focus on open-ended toys that build creativity and skills, so you can shop by your child's interests rather than a label.
At school age, the best STEM play is hands-on and open-ended. Magnetic tiles teach geometry and structure, marble runs bring in gravity and cause-and-effect, and building blocks develop planning and spatial reasoning. Our Ages 5-6 range gathers these from brands like Connetix and Grimm's — genuine STEM learning that happens through play, not worksheets.
Open-ended toys are the ones that keep pace as your child's ideas get bigger. A Connetix set, wooden building blocks, or a loose-parts collection is used one way at five and far more ambitiously at eight, so it's rarely outgrown. Our Ages 5-6 range leans on these lasting pieces, so today's gift still earns its place on the shelf in a couple of years.
This is the age cooperative play really takes off, so toys and games that bring children together shine. Board games teach turn-taking and good sportsmanship, while shared builds with Connetix magnetic tiles or a big set of wooden building blocks get a group creating side by side. Our Ages 5-6 range includes games and open-ended toys that are just as fun with friends as they are solo.
Rotation and open-endedness are the tricks. Keep a focused selection out and swap pieces every couple of weeks, and lean on toys with no fixed outcome — magnetic tiles, loose parts, and building blocks offer a fresh challenge every time. Our Ages 5-6 range is full of these, so children keep inventing new play rather than tiring of a toy in a week.
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