Christmas is a magical time for young children - a season filled with imagination, creativity, and opportunities to explore new skills through play. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, therapist or support coordinator, finding gifts that are meaningful and engaging can make the holidays even more special.
At Edu-21, we’ve curated a selection of Christmas gifts perfect for children aged 2–6. Each toy in this guide supports hands-on learning, encourages open-ended creativity, and helps little ones develop confidence through play.
1. The House I Live In Wooden Playset – 17 Piece Set
This beautifully crafted wooden playset invites children into a world of storytelling and imaginative play. With familiar pieces that represent home life, children can role-play everyday routines, practise communication skills, and build emotional understanding in a safe and comforting way.
Its durable wooden pieces make it a long-lasting addition to any playroom — perfect for shared play between siblings or support sessions.
2. Three Storey Doll Mansion
If you’re looking for a gift that will be loved for years, the Three Storey Doll Mansion is a standout.
This impressive dollhouse encourages pretend play, social skills, and storytelling as children create scenes, assign roles, and navigate everyday interactions through play.
Dollhouses also support fine motor development as children move pieces, set up rooms and manipulate furniture — all while having endless fun.
3. Plasto Large Loader, Digger & Dumper – Set of 3
For little builders and vehicle lovers, this Plasto set delivers hours of active, imaginative play.
Perfect for sandpits, outdoor play or sensory trays, these sturdy vehicles encourage cause-and-effect learning, role play, and the development of hand-eye coordination.
Their robust, chunky design makes them suitable for small hands and ideal for high-energy, physical play.
4. Quadrilla Marble Run – Castle Escape (102 Piece STEM Learning Set)
This gift brings STEM learning to life in the most exciting way. As children build pathways, experiment with marble speed and design new layouts, they naturally explore early engineering concepts.
The Quadrilla Castle Escape set is perfect for children who enjoy puzzles, building activities, and hands-on challenges — supporting problem-solving, sequencing, and creativity.
5. Tell a Story Magnetic Board & Accessories – 75 Piece Set
This storytelling board is a fantastic tool for developing language, sequencing and creative expression.
Children can create scenes, retell events, and practise vocabulary using magnetic characters and pieces.
It’s equally useful in therapy environments, as it supports communication goals and encourages expressive language in a fun and low-pressure way.
6. Wooden Echo Microphone – Large
A joyful addition to any play space, this wooden echo microphone makes sound exploration exciting without requiring batteries or technology.
Children love experimenting with their voices, singing, and practising early performance skills — while adults appreciate the natural, unplugged design.
It’s a great confidence builder and a simple way to promote self-expression.
7. Oscar the Hedgehog – Shapes & Sounds Learning Toy (55cm)
Oscar is more than a cuddly character — he’s a large, interactive learning tool mixing sensory play, sound exploration, and shape recognition.
Perfect for ages 2–6, Oscar encourages fine motor practice through shape matching and introduces children to cause-and-effect through gentle auditory cues.
He’s soft, friendly, and ideal for both home play and early learning programs.
When selecting Christmas gifts for toddlers and preschoolers, the best choices are those that support learning while still feeling magical. Each of the products above encourages hands-on exploration, imaginative play and skill-building - giving children opportunities to grow through joyful experiences.