Collection: Jigsaw Puzzles, Balancing Games & Educational Toys – Perfect Gifts for 4 & 5 Year-Olds

Uh-Oh, Boredom Strikes!

You know the moment—little hands fidgeting, familiar toys lying forgotten. Four- and five-year-olds crave fresh challenges that feel just right: not too simple, not too tricky. They need open-ended play that sparks curiosity, keeps them busy and celebrates every small win.

Why These Playmates Are So Special

Many of our favourites are crafted from sustainable wood with a smooth finishes, designed to last beyond the next playdate. Each piece—whether a jigsaw segment or a wooden-screw board—fits perfectly into tiny hands, nurturing concentration, resilience and that bright spark when a puzzle clicks together.

Our Favourite Hands-On Picks

Puzzle Adventures

Dive into vibrant scenes with jigsaw puzzles for 4 year olds, from Dino Panoramic Puzzle to Forest Glow-in-the-Dark.

Wobbly-Fun Balancing Games

Tilt, stack and giggle with the Vilac Whaly balancing game and Four Apples in a Row stacking game for preschoolers. Perfect for little engineers, these balancing games teach patience, hand-eye coordination and friendly competition.

Screw-It-Together Batibloc Builds

Batibloc and Super Batibloc wooden-screw construction sets let young builders twist, stack and invent. These wooden construction sets for age 4–5 fuse early STEM skills with open-ended creativity—ideal for budding designers who love hands-on Montessori-style play.

Letter-Play & Number-Play Sets

Our Classic Magnetic Blackboard and First Printers ABC wooden rubber stamp set bring letters and numbers to life. Little learners arrange colourful magnets or press playful stamps, turning early literacy and numeracy into joyous discovery.

Choosing The Right Challenge

• Piece count: 12–24 pieces suit budding puzzlers; step up to 3D puzzles for extra thrill.
• Balance level: Simple curves for first wobble-masters; trickier stacks for brave experimenters.
• Build complexity: Batibloc wooden-screw sets grow with them—start simple, then invent wild structures.
• Learning focus: Pick magnetic blackboard or stamp sets for confident leaps in letters and numbers.

Ready, Steady, Play!

No screens, no extra bits—just open the box and dive in. We ship quickly across Ireland, so your jigsaw puzzles, balancing games and Batibloc sets arrive ready for instant fun. Watch curious minds light up, fine motor skills sharpen and proud smiles bloom with every piece they place.