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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.
Plip flips the script on creative construction!These 46 silicone arches, sticks, and Xs connect via ball-and-socket ends to build an endless variet...
View full detailsThese beautiful tactile wooden and felt trees feature a wooden trunk with Summer green coloured wool felt tops. Each tree trunk is made from real w...
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 detailsLyra Twin-hole Triangular Shaped Colourful Pencil Sharpener with a lid for safety and cleanliness features rubber sides that are easier for chil...
View full detailsThe Happy Architect Natural is a creative, open-ended construction set that encourages children to use their imagination and explore a whole new wo...
View full detailsRich yellow, orange and red tones mixed with natural wood give the Building World Desert Sand a deep warmth. The building materials come in a wide ...
View full detailsSay hello to your newest little companion – the Maileg Baby Mouse in Carry Cot Rose. Cosy and adorable, this tiny mouse is tucked into a soft, rose...
View full detailsBuild it 4 ways! Follow the included guide to transform this 30 piece PRO pack into four different animals, then pull them apart and invent your ow...
View full detailsBallerina Ruby Red This little decorative figure and its friends add charm to birthday decorations and celebratory displays on special days. Cho...
View full detailsDecorative Figure Moon This whimsical little decorative figure and its friends add charm to birthday decorations and celebratory displays on spec...
View full detailsBuild it 4 ways! Follow the included guide to transform this 30 piece PRO pack into four different vehicles, then pull them apart and invent your o...
View full detailsGrimm’s wooden pebbles are smooth pieces of coloured organically shaped timber, appealing to the eye and to the touch and a wonderful addition to...
View full detailsThe Grapat Season Winter Set is made up of 4 different shaped elements that provide a perfect first loose parts set, allowing children to explore: ...
View full detailsGet a taste for STEAM learning through play! With a curated mix of standard shapes in every bright colour, the CONNETIX 32 Piece Bright Discovery P...
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 detailsGrace every royal gathering with the elegant Maileg Queen Mouse Mum. Dressed in a beautiful royal gown and glittering crown, she’s ready to host m...
View full detailsSarah has 3 sons. They always loved swords! So, they thought, let's make one that they can use for fun and not get hurt. Learn more about Sarah's S...
View full detailsBeautifully display the pieces from the Specimen Stones sets (sold separately) using the durable, beech wood Specimen Stone Tabletop Stand. Keep a ...
View full detailsChildren 3 and up can create linear, geometric and 3D builds using the uniquely flexible BendiBeads. Made from translucent plastic, these colorful ...
View full detailsThis small wooden stacking puzzle is a lovely first stacking set, a wonderfully versatile, open ended toy, representing the element of air. The ...
View full detailsBuild, design and create with Interlox! No hardware or tools necessary; simply clip the edges together to create an unlimited array of construction...
View full detailsCelestial Soft Swords measure 17-inches in length and are made from soft but stiff foam. Covered with our jacquard pattern silk handle and silk ‘bl...
View full detailsRoaring creative fun for curious little dinosaur lovers!Unearth a world of prehistoric creativity with the Dinosaur Mini Creative Kit, packed with ...
View full detailsThis metal basket fits onto the handlebars of the Maileg tricycles. Measures 3.5cm (H) x 3cm (W).
Five-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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