Four year olds are usually really enjoying role play and will often explore different emotions and push their creativity to the limit when making up games and characters.

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Roaring (very loudly) when T-Rex wakes and snoring when he goes back to sleep proved to be a lot of fun too. Toys that support their wild imaginations and offer plenty of open-ended play are likely to result in many hours of entertainment. If you’re after a smaller gift, the Hape Furry Friend Vet Set offers a nice update to the classic doll’s house and the many cute accessories provide loads of imaginative play options. I love that we can take this set with us on family outings, it's the perfect alternative to screen time.To enjoy all that Hobbycraft has to offer, please enable cookies or check whether another programme is blocking them. We loved Blazer the Dragon and his magic wand, because he taught our four year old some of the basics of coding, without a screen in sight. My girl loves working on her designs independently but we also have alot of fun working on them together as well. If you need some hints, we’ve found the best toys for 4 year olds to engage them and aid their development too. The Beginners Carry Case is suitable for those who have just begun their Aqua-beading adventure – it even comes with two template sheets to inspire you.

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Sharing can still cause a few preschooler rifts (putting it mildly), so practicing these social skills is key. The game involves racing your dinosaur character along the board and collecting eggs from the sleeping T-Rex (while being very careful not to wake him, of course). Decorate your carry case with favorite creations and carry around anywhere, or even display in your room! This Aquabead Beginners Carrying Case Set is perfect for the beginning collector or the long-time collector.

In this kit you’ll find two template sheets, a flip tray, a double-sided aqua pen and sprayer and 900 beads in 24 colours. Perfect for encouraging creativity, engineering, construction and fine motor skills, there’s a reason why LEGO is the go-to toy for so many birthday gifts.

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Of course, there’s also a Big Bad Wolf who you can choose to incorporate or not depending on your child’s preference (ours was a bit nervous about the wolf initially, so it’s handy that it is not a necessity). The 14” wheels are tough and grippy and able to withstand a bit of battering and we liked the added safety of the chainguard.

The instructions were really easy for a four year old to follow and we loved all the accessories including Blazer’s ball (which he can push along) and the fiery catapult. However, it’s the fact that the Woom 2 weighs in at a featherlight 5kg, which makes it ideal for first timers, as it is light enough for little ones to quickly get moving all on their own.

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Our four year old loved counting along the rows and collecting up the eggs and it’s a fantastic toy for teaching turn taking and those first numeracy skills. The Beginners Carry Case set comes complete with 900 beads in 24 colors, more than enough to create whatever your imagination desires. Our four year old really loved the hidden pirate cave, which sparked plenty of intriguing tales of hidden bounty and the fact that the little row boat actually floats, means the play can continue on into bathtime.Firstly, this is a really smart-looking bike with a simple smooth design and is available in five different colours (so you can pick their favourite). When the bead creations are completely dried after 60 minutes, carefully take the creation off from the tray and decorate onto the carry case or creation display with design pegs.