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Discovering toys for 4 year olds is not that difficult. Finding great 4-year-old-toys or 4th b-day gifts is another story. Is it a toy for a 4 year old boy? Or a gift for a 4 year old girl? Because let’s be honest, toys for a four year old are very different than toys for 3 year old. And these little 4 year olds are getting quite quick. They notice when things are wrong and can communicate it back to you. Ever find yourself asking, “Am I really having this conversation with a 4 year old?” The bottom line – these four year olds know what they want and you better give it to them. Is it a drill set or a dress up set? Cooking or cleaning? Garages or spelling. Their minds are expanding so quickly it’s hard to keep u. As you look through ebeanstalk’s selection of unique toys for four year olds, here are a few things to keep in mind every step along the way (if you want more detail on what toys and gifts are appropriate for 4 year olds, please check out our developmental milestones for 4 year olds).

Toys & gifts for 4 year olds: OK, get ready. The 4’s are WAY different than the 3’s – just as you would expect. The four year olds are counting objects and can do simple spelling (see and spell). They draw recognizable pictures (arts and crafts). They complete forward rolls and are really honed-in on our outdoor toys. Four year olds seem more sure of themselves and their imaginative play (parking garages, tools, cooking utensils) is taking off. And by the way, the toys for 4 year olds are, in our opinion, getting a lot more advanced. You know when you see, ‘not suitable for kids 3 and under’, well, that is no longer the case. And the toys show it!

Toys & gifts for 4 ¼ year olds: We’re really rockin’ now with these toys for 4 ¼ year olds. Castles…dresses that play music to foster dance…games for math…dinosaur bingo…My First Science Kit. The spectrum of toys is vast. The key is to really LISTEN to your kids, limit the number of toys they get, and make sure to foster their creativity. The four year olds really are quite knowledgeable about what they want.

Toys for 4 ½ year olds: Games, puzzles and pretend play are all getting more advanced. Basic pretend play has graduated to very elaborate, participatory sessions that are really quite fun and engaging for any parent to be a part of. For example, there is a great game called “Tell a Story” that features a variety of story cards about different characters to be collected by each player. Once all of the players have collected all of their story cards, they arrange their cards to tell a story of their choice.

Toys for 4 ¾ year olds: Toys and Gifts for these kids…while many are the same for slightly younger children…the level of play continues to rise. Don’t forget, the 4 year old just turned 4, and now, in a few short months, he/she will be 5. Again, where did the year go? As always, continue to listen to your child…stay basic…try not to spoil them…and foster their creativity and need for great, fun, constructive play (with great toys to match their stage of development).

You got to be kidding us? This child is already a ½ of a decade. Almost 5 years of age. The stages of development are quite exciting to witness, and more importantly, to participate it.

Life is more about toys for a 4 year old. Here is a pretty serious newsletter about children and overmedication. It’s from Dr. Andy Eig.