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Connexion InscriptionLooking for a gift for a child between 2 and 3 years old? From the age of 2, children have many learning needs: gross motor skills, fine motor... Read more
Busy-book Cardboard Farm (French/English)
Welcome to the farm! This busy book, with its 20 pages of activities, introduces toddlers aged 3 and up to life on the farm. And there's so much going on there! Animals frolic in the meadows, chicks hatch, vegetables grow in the sunshine… Children have a thousand things to discover! They'll find all the farm's star animals: the hen, the cow, the pig, the rabbit… and even the turkey! As they turn the pages, children become familiar with their habitats and observe scenes of daily life. Each activity encourages manipulation, observation, and naming, making learning fun. In total, there are 158 pieces to place in the book! The gentle and vibrant illustrations are designed to spark curiosity, enrich vocabulary, and develop fine motor skills. And that's not all: older children can also learn about numbers and the alphabet, both uppercase and lowercase. A real boost for developing language and early school skills. Practical and adaptable, this activity book is bound with three detachable plastic rings, allowing parents to select the pages best suited to the child's age and pace. A wonderful way for the book to grow with them! This early learning toy is perfect for independent playtime. Thanks to its book format, it's easy to take anywhere! Dimensions: 27 x 21 cm. This busy-book is made of FSC™ certified cardboard. Let the discovery begin!
Cardboard Dino Busy-book (French/English)
Welcome to the Dinosaurs! This busy book, with its 22 pages of activities, introduces toddlers aged 3 and up to the fascinating world of dinosaurs. They learn to recognize different species, understand where they lived, how big they were, and much more. There are so many things to observe and manipulate! Children will find their favorite dinosaurs: the T-Rex, the Triceratops, the Diplodocus… and even the Pterodactyl! Each page invites them to manipulate, observe, and name the pieces, making learning fun. A total of 149 pieces are there to place in the book! The gentle and colorful illustrations are designed to spark curiosity, enrich vocabulary, and develop fine motor skills. And that's not all: older children can also be introduced to numbers and the alphabet, in both uppercase and lowercase. A real boost for developing language and early school skills. Practical and adaptable, this activity book is bound with three detachable plastic rings, allowing parents to select the pages best suited to the child's age and pace. A wonderful way for the book to grow with them! This early learning toy is perfect for independent playtime. Thanks to its book format, it's easy to take anywhere! Dimensions: 27 x 21 cm. This busy-book is made of FSC™ certified cardboard. Let the discovery begin!
Magnetibook - Sports
Let’s invent our own sports! Fencing, tennis, horse riding, etc... which activity do little ones prefer? With this sport-dedicated Magnéti'Book, children aged 3 years and up will be able to discover 16 real sports and also make up plenty of their own! Magnéti'Books are magnetic boxes that contain numerous magnets that can be affixed to a magnetic surface. The fun will start with children reconstructing the model cards by finding the correct elements and putting them in the right place. Then, they can give free rein to their imagination and create their own activities by mixing up the magnets! Practical: the easy-to-close box contains 48 magnets, 16 game cards and can be taken anywhere! This magnetic early-learning toy is made from FSC® cardboard.
Coloring In The Bath
With these crayons, your child can color the bathtub endlessly, then clean and erase with the cute star-shaped sponge! The set contains: one sponge and six crayons. The final result may vary depending on the surface.
Gioia Trumpet
A trumpet to play like the grown-ups! This colorful wooden trumpet is perfect for introducing children as young as 2 to the joys of music. Easy to hold thanks to its handle designed for little hands, it invites them to discover the connection between breath and sound: simply blow to produce a fun and surprising noise! An excellent way to develop coordination, motor skills, and musical curiosity. With its bright colors and playful design, it transforms every moment into a joyful sonic experiment. This trumpet belongs to the Gioia range, an invitation to musical awakening in a joyful way, allowing toddlers to discover the world of sounds in a playful and collaborative manner. This musical toy is made from FSC™ certified wood. Let the fanfare begin!
Magnéti'stories the Construction Site
The concrete mixer is this way! Marie, did you bring your jackhammer? This construction site-themed magnetic game will serve as the starting point for the best stories and is suitable for children aged 3 years and up. They’ll be able to stimulate their imagination and work on their fine motor skills by moving the magnets around on the background. In fact, this magnetic game consists of an illustrated magnetic backdrop and 30 magnetic pieces. The practical format of this construction-themed game allows for easy transportation, so the only limits will be your child’s imagination! Whether at home or out and about, your child will be able to dream of being a real construction site manager. They will then be able to plan and supervise the work as if they were an architect, or even climb aboard the cement mixer or backhoe loader! Once the magnets have been positioned on the backdrop, children can stand it up vertically to help narrate their stories. This building site-themed magnetic game is part of the large Magnéti'stories collection which effectively promotes imagination. This magnetic game is made from FSC™-certified cardboard, in addition to controlled materials.
Jumbo felts x8
JUMBO-sized felt-tips! This pack of 8 felt-tips lets little ones discover the joys of drawing from the age of 12 months. This set of large felt-tips is specially designed for small hands, thanks to their size and safety tip. These large felt-tips make coloring easy for baby. Brown, blue, green, yellow, orange, red, pink and black: everything you need for your baby's first creations! Cleverly designed, the tip is securely locked in both directions and cannot be pushed in or pulled out. The ink is easily washable. We love the practical, reusable box in which to store the markers after each coloring session. By creating their first drawings, your children start to develop their creativity and fine motor skills: a great way to start coloring in preparation for their next projects. It's time to color with peace of mind! This set of 8 felt-tip pens for babies is part of our "Colo" range, a complete collection of coloring articles for colorful creative moments from an early age.
Magnéti'stories the Farm
Cock-a-doodle-doo! Calling all budding farmers! Children aged 3 years and up are invited to the farm with this illustrated magnetic backdrop that combines harvests with piglets. This magnetic game consists of a magnetic backdrop and 30 magnets. Your child’s fine motor skills – a key early-learning development – will be improved as they grasp the magnetic pieces. That’s without forgetting the imagination... once positioned on the scenic background, each magnet will prompt the creation of countless stories. The little pigs are rolling around in the mud, the little sheep are jumping over the fences and the farmer is leaving for the harvest aboard his green tractor. Many a fun scenario will come to life in front of your little ones’ eyes! Cool: the background can stand up vertically to help your child narrate their stories! Furthermore, this same background is foldable to make transport easier and obstacle free; unlike the ones your little one may invent on the farm for their companions. This magnetic board is part of the large Magnéti'stories collection which effectively promotes imagination and daydreaming. This magnetic game is made from FSC™-certified cardboard, in addition to controlled materials.
Finger Paint x5 tubes
It's time for the painting workshop! With this set of 5 tubes of finger paints, little ones can discover the joys of artistic expression from the age of 12 months. This pack of gouache paints is specially designed for little hands. With its bright colors (red, blue, yellow, green and orange), it offers a playful, sensory approach to painting: its creamy texture makes for easy, drip-free application, providing excellent coverage on paper. The pack includes 5 tubes of 75 ml paint, ideal for awakening toddlers' creativity. We love the super-practical, reusable box for storing the tubes after each session with our budding artists. By creating his first paintings, your child begins to develop his creativity and sensoriality, and works on his fine motor skills: a great way to introduce painting in preparation for his next creations. Let your child paint with confidence! This set of 5 tubes of finger paints is part of our "Colo" range, a complete collection of coloring articles for colorful creative moments from an early age.
Animals Magneti'Book
A whole zoo in a small box! The animal Magneti'book contains 30 magnets to bring many animals to life. Super practical thanks to its book format: your child just has to open it to find the magnets as well as the 10 model cards and the magnetic side on which to assemble the magnets. The aim of the game is simple, recreate the animal indicated on the model card on the magnetic scene or let your imagination run wild to create zany and funny animals because each piece is compatible with the others! Among the animals to recreate are the horse, the rhinoceros, the giraffe, the zebra, the bear, the sheep... Thanks to its practical box, you can collect all the magneti'books, store them in a bookcase and take them everywhere to occupy your children from 3 years old at the restaurant or on the way to the holidays! This product is made of FSC® -certified and other controlled material.
Pocket Microscope
Zoom in on nature! With this pocket microscope, children can observe nature like real scientists! Suitable for children aged 3 and up, this exploration toy allows them to discover details practically invisible to the naked eye, transforming every observation into a fascinating discovery. With its 50x to 250x magnification, nature will have no choice but to reveal all its secrets! A leaf picked in the garden, a feather found on the path, or even a blade of grass… everything becomes fascinating under the lens! This portable toy comes with a detachable wooden stand: the child places the object to be observed flat, then slides the stand into the base of the microscope for a stable and clear view. Easy to use, designed for little hands: no need to screw anything together, everything simply snaps into place. This microscope is incredibly practical, with a fabric wrist strap for easy portability: to the garden, the forest, the beach, or even the living room! It's part of the Happy Garden range: a collection dedicated to discovering nature and gardening, with tools and accessories for observing and exploring like the grown-ups. It requires one 1.5V battery (not included).
Magnéti'stories the Firefighters
A little cat to save, a fire to put out and a child's boo-boo to take care of. Fortunately, the firefighters are here to handle the situation! This magnetic game will delight children aged 3 years and up as they take on the role of firefighters. This magnetic game consists of a coloured background board with firefighter-typical illustrations, in addition to 30 repositionable magnets. Once in place, the magnets will little by little come to life in your child's imagination. The little cat will start to meow and the young girl will finally dry her tears, thanks to the help of the brave firefighters! This large backdrop is foldable which makes it easily transportable. Once slipped into a backpack or left in the car, nothing will get between your budding firefighter and their dangerous missions. Once the magnets are placed on the support and the story has been perfected, your child will happily set the scene vertically and narrate what’s going on. This firefighter-themed magnetic game is part of the large Magnéti'stories collection which effectively promotes imagination. This magnetic game is made from FSC™-certified cardboard, in addition to controlled materials.
Observation glass
Observe nature from a new perspective! This observation glass is the essential accessory for discovering the secrets of the garden. Place an insect, a flower, or a small treasure found on a walk inside, close the lid, and admire every detail thanks to its 3x magnification. Children can study the veins of a leaf or the tiny antennae of an insect. Practical and safe, the glass features a wooden lid with a peephole and a transparent plastic base for a complete view of the object being observed. A scale on the lid even allows you to measure your finds and take your observation further! This exploration toy is perfect for sparking children's curiosity. It's part of the Happy Garden range: a collection dedicated to discovering nature and gardening, with tools and accessories for observing and exploring like the grown-ups. Designed for children aged 3 and up, this toy is made of FSC™ certified wood.
Gioia whistle
Little bird, whistle at the top of your lungs! A pretty wooden whistle to awaken a love of music! This bird-shaped whistle is perfect for introducing children from 2 years old to the joys of sounds and music. Easy to hold thanks to its size adapted to little hands, simply blow to hear this funny bird sing, as if it were chirping around the house! It's perfect for accompanying toddlers in their first musical discoveries while helping them develop their breath control. With its bright colors and poetic design, this fun companion invites discovery and musical improvisation. This musical instrument toy is part of our Gioia range, an invitation to joyful musical awakening, allowing toddlers to discover the world of sounds in a playful and collaborative way. FSC™ certified wooden toy.
Farm Pull-along Train
From the farm to the market, the little train takes you around! From 12 months, your baby will love his pull-along train. With 3 wagons and 19 parts to assemble, this wooden train is both a construction game and a pull-along toy that encourages movement. Stack pieces or go for a ride: why choose if you can do both? In the playful, colorful world of the farm, your baby will be delighted to discover little animals (a white rabbit, a brown rabbit and a little hen), as well as fun vegetables (potato, tomato, carrot and radish). Embellished with felt to encourage tactile discovery, the animals and vegetables are to die for! Some characters are made up of a single piece, up to 3 pieces for the carrot and 6 pieces for the locomotive. Their size has been specially designed for little hands. The star skill of this early-learning toy is motor skills! First of all, fine motor skills, thanks to the assembly of the parts and characters, which are all removable. Then, as they get older, they can go on adventures with their wooden train to develop their gross motor skills. There's no doubt about it, the world of the farm has plenty of surprises in store for baby! The wooden train measures 42 x 7 x 14 cm, and the string used to move it is 50 cm long. This first-age toy is made of wood from sustainably managed forests, FSC™ certified. Baby's farm-bound train will enter station track J!
Magnéti'stories African Animals
A wild adventure is within easy reach! This magnetic game – designed specifically for children aged 3 years and up – effectively promotes creativity. It gives free rein to children’s imagination by letting them invent wonderful adventures in an African reserve. This animal-themed game is made up of 30 magnets and an illustrated board in shimmering colours. By creating their own stories, children will develop their imagination, as well as their problem-solving skills and understanding of the world. A lion, elephant, monkey, meerkat and even a piranha are all patiently awaiting whatever new adventures your child will think of next. Every day will be a new adventure in majestic African nature. The magnetic backdrop has also been designed with sharing in mind! It can be stood up vertically to help little ones’ narrate their made-up adventures. This magnetic game is part of the large Magnéti'stories collection which effectively promotes imagination and motor skills. This magnetic game is made from FSC™-certified cardboard, in addition to controlled materials.
Magnéti'stories the Unicorns
Horses? No, these are magical unicorns! A fantastic world awaits children aged 3 years and up with this magnetic game. Includes an illustrated backdrop and 30 magnets. These same magnets have been designed to develop your child's fine motor skills. They can then grab and position each of them on the background and then tell countless ultra-imaginative stories. Whether day or night, on a cloud or in a meadow, your child will be projected into the sweet and colourful world of little unicorns. This limitless magic will be transmitted to you via your little one once they set the scene vertically. Practical and foldable: the magnetic panorama can be slipped into your toddler’s backpack and follow them wherever they may go. This unicorn-themed magnetic game is part of the large Magnéti'stories collection which effectively promotes imagination and daydreaming. This magnetic game is made from FSC™-certified cardboard, in addition to controlled materials.
Playmat with circuit City - Cross Roads
Welcome to the city! In this colorful, lively urban setting, every street corner hides a surprise! This city playmat is suitable for children aged 2 and over. It's got a long, wide road, so you can discover every neighborhood and imagine endless stories! On their playmat with circuit, little ones have fun crossing crossroads and traffic circles in search of hidden elements, like a search and find game. You can spot where the letter carrier is, passers-by walking their dogs, or newlyweds on the town hall forecourt... There are so many buildings, professions and vehicles represented! A quick stop at the supermarket to stock up on provisions, then off to the park for a snack, before heading to the cinema for a fun family screening. With their fabric play mat, children develop their imagination and vocabulary, as well as their sense of observation. Little ones can even discover emotions and colors! Another plus for this children's play mat: it's non-slip! Perfect for rolling toy cars on, or simply for little ones with a wanderlust. In its 120 x 78 cm format, this children's room mat offers other play possibilities with its accessories (sold separately): it can be completed with a range of vehicles and wooden blocks, also from our Cross Roads range. You can also link this city mat with other mats in the collection, to create a giant play area and extend children's adventures. In fact, the circuits are designed to link up on all 4 sides of the mat. How about a drink on the terrace to end the day in style?
Sweet Cocoon Birds Threading Beads
How cute are these birds? With this set of 20 threading wooden beads, babies aged 2 years and up will develop their motor skills and imagination. To create pretty birds amongst the clouds, your child will need to demonstrate concentration and precision: stringing beads on a cord is ideal for this! This set of wooden beads consists of: 4 bird beads, 8 wing beads (4 pairs), 9 cloud beads and 1 cord. Clever: the rigid tips at the end of the cord make it easier for the beads to be threaded! Your child will be able to create a pretty garland, understand their very first logical sequences, and develop their imagination by creating unique birds: what a fun educational toy! And if little ones decide not to use the cords, the wooden beads stand upright and become adorable figurines that can be manipulated, time and time again. With their first beads, toddlers will develop their imagination, logical thinking, shape recognition and, above all, their fine motor skills! Durable and ideal for relaxation, this early-years toy is made from FSC™-certified wood. It is part of our Sweet Cocoon collection.
La Ferme Lockboard
Knock knock! Who's there? With this charming farm-themed lock board, children discover who's hiding behind the different doors, developing their curiosity and fine motor skills. Kids love to manipulate, open, and close... and this wooden busy board is perfect for that! To uncover all its secrets, they'll need to successfully open the 5 locked doors, each equipped with a different opening mechanism: hook, latch, chain restrictor, toggle latch, and lock! Each door on this board has a unique number. This number indicates how many baby animals are hiding behind the door, offering a delightful surprise every time it's opened! This fun activity helps children learn to count and discover farm animals and their young, while developing logic and dexterity. Its flat design allows children to play comfortably on a table or the floor. It's perfect for playing alone or with a parent to invent stories about the animals. Dimensions: 24.8 x 70 cm. This lovely FSC™ wooden educational activity board is ideal for children aged 3 and up.
Game of Skill - Crazy Sticks (wood)
Show your cool and challenge your opponents with this colourful game of skill! The aim of this game is simple and accessible from the age of 3. Your child will have to throw the coloured dice and remove one of the corresponding sticks. But be careful, as the balance becomes more and more fragile and the disc that holds all the sticks goes down, down... ! If the disc touches the table, it is lost! This game develops fine motor skills and strategy. It will be ideal on rainy days with the family or to occupy children before the meal! This game includes 36 sticks, a disc and a wooden die. For even more fun, play with up to 6 players. The game rules are available in English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish and Italian. Disc: Ø 13 cm (5.1"). Sticks: 17.5 cm x Ø 0.6 cm (6.9x0.24").
Pocket magnifying glass
Always ready for adventure! This rotating pocket magnifying glass is the perfect companion for little explorers on the go. Lightweight, compact, and rotating, it slips easily into its wooden case for protection after each discovery. With its 3x magnification, it makes it easy to observe small creatures, flowers, and the details of nature during walks in the garden or forest. Practical and ingenious, it comes with a cotton string for attaching it to a belt or bag. This magnifying glass is perfect for sparking children's curiosity and developing their observation skills. This exploration toy is also a wonderful gateway to science, fostering their natural curiosity. This observation toy is part of the Happy Garden range: a collection dedicated to discovering nature and gardening, with tools and accessories for observing and exploring like the grown-ups. Designed for children aged 3 and up, this toy is made of FSC™ certified wood.
Pure Tap Tap Xylophone (wood)
It's springtime in the baby's room! Cute flowers and animals have gathered on this lovely wooden dexterity game. It will allow your little one, from 18 months old, to develop their fine motor skills while having fun. The Tap Tap Xylo Pure is a 2-in-1 game: a bee hammer to hit the 3 balls that fall, making the xylophone keys jingle. The xylophone itself is removable so it can be played anywhere! Your child will learn about colors by placing each ball in the hole of the correct color. They will awaken their senses, imagine, and create their first stories.
Wooden puzzle At the farm 24 pieces
Visit the farm animals! With this 24-piece puzzle, children from the age of 3 can develop their concentration and fine motor skills, as well as their sense of observation. Piece by piece, they assemble a rural setting, where the animals come together for a snack! The donkey shares his carrots with the rabbit, the mouse eats cheese... And the sheep over there? Always late, that one! The puzzle template is printed on the bottom of the tray, to help children complete the puzzle. Ideal for learning the names of farm animals and their favorite foods, this wooden puzzle invites little ones to use their deductive powers. How do you do it? By including a difference game! There are 5 differences on the illustration of the puzzle: have fun finding them as a family! The clever puzzle features a small notch in one corner for easy removal of the pieces. With this animal puzzle, your child will have fun and stimulate his brain with a tried-and-tested calm activity! In its 30 x 22 cm format, it's made from FSC™-certified wood from sustainably managed forests. Yummy!
French Alphabet Magneti'Book - In French
The Magneti'Book are clever educational games that can be carried everywhere and stored easily! These pretty rigid cardboard boxes contain everything needed to have fun thanks to magnets and a inclined plane where children can make and unmake their creation over and over again! This Magneti'Book dedicated to the alphabet is an ideal support for children from 3 years old who are familiar with letters! They can play at recognising vowels and consonants, then form their first words with the help of the picture magnets. Learning sounds and building words becomes a real pleasure with this educational game. The set contains 26 picture magnets and 116 magnetic alphabet letters with accents for all possible combinations! A great gift idea for preschoolers! This product is made of FSC® -certified and other controlled material.
Dino - Memory Dino
A completely original memo game! These 20 wooden dinosaur eggs conceal cute babies looking for their twin! This Dinosaur memory challenge - suitable for children aged 2 years and up - will delight the young and old alike, because there is no age limit for having fun and exercising your memory skills! This timeless game consists of 20 wooden eggs, illustrated with adorable baby dinosaurs. Take it in turns to turn the eggs over one by one to find the two identical ones. Whoever finds the most wins! This toy is made from FSC® wood.
Bernard & his shell Bath toy
Meet Bernard ... and his shell! Ideal for bath time for children aged 10 months and over, our cheerful hermit crab is an original, fun toy that encourages independence and discovery. Comprising a bath sponge and 6 colorful cups, this bath game offers several ways to play: children can have fun stacking all the cups from the largest to the smallest on Bernard's head to reconstitute his shell, but they can also make the water flow through the various openings in the cups. Each one features a different hole for even more surprises, and to water Bernard! One of them is a little ladle with a handle for decanting. It's everything kids love! Our dear Bernard can be used like a sponge, for little ones who are growing up and learning to wash themselves. So washing up becomes a real moment of play in good company! The 6 cups are made from wheat straw. The bath sponge is surface washable only. Fall for this original bath toy today!
Bullix bubble blower for the bath
Let the bubbles flow with Bullix! This adorable little bubble-blowing seashell guarantees fun at bath time! Bullix transforms bath time into an active and playful experience, stimulating the imagination of children aged 3 and up. How does it work? It's very simple! Just moisten the fabric disc underneath, lather it with soap, and assemble the shell. Then, the child can dip Bullix in the bathwater and gently blow from the top of the shell to release the bubbles! The more you blow, the more the bubbles fly everywhere! How fun! Children love watching the bubbles float around them, as if by magic. This playful little ritual makes bath time even more joyful and helps create special moments together. Besides being fun, Bullix is perfect for developing motor skills, coordination, and controlled breathing. A clever, sensory, and fun toy!
Magnetic fishing line (wood)
Looks like they've got a bite! This wooden fishing game will delight toddlers aged 2 and up! Using two wooden rods equipped with magnets, children try to catch the pretty, colorful fish. It's a competition to see who can catch the most! Each fish has a metal disc to make them easier to handle. You can play with a friend for a fun challenge or solo to practice becoming a real fishing pro! This skill game is ideal for developing hand-eye coordination, concentration, and fine motor skills. It's made from FSC™ certified wood. Ready, set… fish!
Green wooden car City - Cross Roads
"Off to the supermarket!" This little wooden car is suitable for children aged 12 months and over. In its pretty green color, it's a compact sedan, ideal for getting around town without a hitch! Its shape has been specially designed for little hands, who can easily hold it by the top to drive it around. The vehicles are perfect for inventing stories and developing imagination! Babies first have fun rolling them around, then older children tell all kinds of adventures, developing their vocabulary and creativity. This little Janod car is part of our Cross Roads collection: a series of playmats with circuits, made even more fun when complemented by our cube sets and small wooden vehicles. The green car is particularly suited to the City playmat, but can also be combined with other mats in the range. It's made from FSC™-certified wood from sustainably managed forests. "How about a trip to the florist next?"
... skills, understanding social rules, developing logical thinking... there's a toy for every need, one that will support each child's development, whether they're a girl or a boy. Discover here our selection of games suitable for children aged 2 to 3 to help you make the best choice for your little one's development.
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At age 2, children gain independence, develop their language skills, coordination, and desire to imitate adults. The ideal toy for a 2-year-old is one that supports these discoveries while remaining simple, durable, and stimulating.
Imitative games (doctor's kit, small vehicles), large-piece puzzles, magnetic games or busy books are particularly suitable, as they promote fine motor skills, logic and free play.
Children also enjoy circuit mats, musical instrument toys, skill games, progressive puzzles or bath games, which allow them to learn to manipulate, transfer and coordinate their movements while having fun.
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The best toys for 2-year-olds are those that stimulate their natural desire to explore and experiment. They should allow the child to manipulate, test, understand, and do things independently. Here are some categories that are particularly relevant for this age group:
Each of these categories supports a part of development: language, coordination, creativity, understanding of shapes or emotional expression.
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An educational toy for a 2-year-old should support the child's fundamental learning: coordination, logic, manipulation, observation, exploration, and language. Recommended toys include:
These games encourage children to experiment, understand and express themselves, while respecting their need for autonomy.