Play Spaces for All Ages
Kids of different ages can play well together. Make sure there’s opportunity for parallel and cooperative play. Climbers, blocks, and play kitchens are good starts.
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Fun at Any Age
Developmental milestones can happen at different times for kids. But with play, every kid begins on level footing with parents navigating the way.
Proceed at your own pace, as discovering is the best part. Explore our journey of play and then shop by age.
Toddlers
These busy tots believe anything is possible and act accordingly. Find toys that help them master coordination and dexterity. Learning toys that reinforce shapes, numbers and colors are key players.
Preschool
The eagerness to emulate family life and realism makes role playing toys ideal for this age. Help build confidence and creativity with both athletic and artistic pursuits.
School Age
With friendships forming and competitiveness creeping in, this age can benefit from toys that help boost brain and body, while sharing with others. Explore higher-level pretend and active play items.
Play Spaces for All Ages
Kids of different ages can play well together. Make sure there’s opportunity for parallel and cooperative play. Climbers, blocks, and play kitchens are good starts.
Shop Now
Key Child Development MilestonesFrom sitting up on their own to recognizing letters and numbers, kids’ early years are filled with important developmental milestones. So much so that it can leave parents feeling overwhelmed and pressured to help their kids “check all the boxes.” But take that pressure off – the good news is that with a supportive environment, most kids reach their physical, cognitive, and social milestones just fine.
While it seems like apps, books, and info on babies’ milestones are everywhere, finding info developmental milestones for toddlers and preschoolers can be a bit tougher.
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From sitting up on their own to recognizing letters and numbers, kids’ early years are filled with important developmental milestones. So much so that it can leave parents feeling overwhelmed and pressured to help their kids “check all the boxes.” But take that pressure off – the good news is that with a supportive environment, most kids reach their physical, cognitive, and social milestones just fine.
While it seems like apps, books, and info on babies’ milestones are everywhere, finding info developmental milestones for toddlers and preschoolers can be a bit tougher.
Toys by Age
Children reach milestones on their own timelines, but play gives them the space to learn and grow. KidKraft makes it simple to choose toys that support kids as they develop.
Shop for toys by age to discover options that foster imagination, encourage learning, and inspire active play. From toddlers to preschoolers to school-age kids, our collections are designed to nurture creativity, build skills, and keep kids engaged.
Toys for Toddlers
Toddlers are busy explorers, eager to climb, dig, stack, and discover. Toys like climbers, sandboxes, and activity cubes channel that energy into hands-on learning while building coordination and early skills. Designed with safety, simplicity, and sensory play in mind, our collection makes playtime fun and enriching for little learners.
Toys for Preschoolers
Preschoolers love to act out the world around them, whether “cooking” in a play kitchen, arranging a dollhouse, or making mini masterpieces at an activity table. These creative and role-play moments help them test ideas, practice social skills, and build confidence. KidKraft gives pre-K storytellers the perfect setting to bring their ideas to life.
Toys for School-Age Kids
For school-age kids, play becomes bigger, bolder, and more challenging. Detailed dollhouses, outdoor swing sets, easels, and furniture that adapts as they grow provide both the fun and functionality kids need as their skills and interests expand.
Shop Play Spaces for All Ages
Browse the complete KidKraft collection for age-appropriate toys and activities thoughtfully curated for every developmental stage. You can also shop KidKraft toys by skill if you prefer.
Key Child Development Milestones
From sitting up on their own to recognizing letters and numbers, kids’ early years are filled with important developmental milestones. So much so that it can leave parents feeling overwhelmed and pressured to help their kids “check all the boxes.” But take that pressure off. The good news is that with a supportive environment, most kids reach their physical, cognitive, and social milestones just fine.
While it seems like apps, books, and info on babies’ milestones are everywhere, finding developmental milestones for toddlers and preschoolers can be a bit tougher.
Shop by Age at KidKraft
Looking for the best toys and activities for your child or to give as a gift to another child in your life? You can conveniently shop toys by age at KidKraft.
FAQs
Why is it important to choose toys by age?
Choosing toys suited to a child’s age promotes safe play while encouraging milestones to develop naturally through fun.
What are the best toys for toddlers?
Safe, simple toys that stimulate the senses, encourage exploration, and introduce basic motor skills work best for toddlers.
What toys help preschoolers learn through play?
Preschoolers thrive with toys that encourage role-play and creative expression. Favorites like themed play sets, train sets, dollhouses, play kitchens, and craft stations make playtime both fun and beneficial, supporting cognitive growth and social development.
What are good toys for school-age kids?
Larger dollhouses, interactive swing sets, and backyard playhouses are great for school-age children, offering more advanced, active, and independent play.
Can KidKraft toys grow with my child?
Yes, KidKraft toys are designed to grow with children. They’re organized by age group to support developmental milestones. Open-ended toys, like classic play kitchens, dollhouses, outdoor playhouses, and train sets, stay engaging as children’s skills and imaginations expand.