Learning Toys For Kids

Experience fun & learning with educational puzzles, activity sets, & more. Shop at HipKids for quality learning toys that will engage your child's mind!

Why Are Educational Toys Crucial for Your Little One

Learning toys play a big role in your child's growth. They help develop fine motor skills, improve hand-eye coordination, and encourage problem-solving. Through imaginative play, these toys also support creative thinking and social skills.

The benefits go beyond just having fun—educational toys give your tot opportunities to learn naturally. They help little ones practice thinking through challenges, gaining independence and confidence along the way.

Ignite your child’s imagination and foster a love of learning with HipKids’ exceptional range of kids' educational toys. Featuring baby walkers, learning towers, Montessori toys, wooden block sets, puzzles and books, our collection is crafted to make playtime an enriching experience.

Whether it's stacking, sorting, or pretending, each type of play builds skills that support a child's development. At HipKids, we make sure our educational toys keep your tyke engaged, sparking curiosity while building key life skills.

HipKids' Educational Toys That Make Learning Fun

resources to building blocks, there's something for every tyke in Australia. Our best-selling range guarantees that kids are engaged and developing in a way that suits their age and curiosity.

With a variety of categories to choose from, you’re bound to find the perfect match for your little one.

Books For Kids

Books for kids, like soft activity books, giant books and puzzles, discovery books, alphabet books, and ABC flashcards, are wonderful tools for sparking a love of reading and learning from a young age. Whether your little one is learning their ABCs or exploring simple stories, books help lay the foundation for early literacy.

At HipKids, we offer beautifully illustrated books about animals and body parts that captivate young readers and make learning an adventure. Sharing a story together can be a special time for parents and their tots, encouraging curiosity and building strong language skills in a warm, familiar setting.

Tips for Getting Your Kids to Enjoy Educational Toys

Making educational toys part of your child’s routine is all about fun and variety. Include imaginative play sessions where your child can use pretend play sets to explore different roles.

Make it interactive—join in the fun yourself! Kids love it when parents get involved in their games, whether it’s building a castle or exploring with playsets.

Create small routines around playtimes so educational toys become a natural part of daily activities. Encourage imaginative play by offering new challenges and praising your child’s efforts.

How Much Time Should Kids Spend with Educational Toys

Balancing playtime is key to your child's development. Kids benefit from structured play with educational toys, but it's also important to include free play. Younger kids, such as toddlers, can spend 15-30 minutes at a time with educational toys, depending on their attention span.

Older children might enjoy longer play sessions, especially with more complex toys like abacuses or flash cards. The goal is to make learning enjoyable without overwhelming your little one. Offer variety to keep them interested and encourage breaks.

Why HipKids Is the Best Choice

HipKids is dedicated to providing educational toys that are both high-quality and designed with Australian families in mind. We carry products from trusted brands such as Djeco, Melissa & Doug, and Hape, ensuring you have access to a world of learning options.

Our toys meet rigorous safety standards and are crafted to be both fun and functional, making them ideal for supporting your child’s learning journey. We take pride in offering unique toys that aren’t just about learning but also about building memories.

Choosing HipKids means choosing quality, reliability, and the assurance that your child’s growth is supported every step of the way.

Check Out More Fun Products for Your Little One

Want to discover more ways to spark your child's imagination? Browse our range of new products, including playsets, outdoor play items, and dollhouses—all designed to bring more fun to your little one’s life.

Our wishlist feature lets you plan future purchases, while our easy Black Friday Sale and other regular offers make stocking up on favourites even more affordable. Add some magic to your child’s playtime with high-quality products that promote creativity and joy.

With a convenient subtotal tracker and fast delivery, HipKids makes it simple to give your tot the best in play and learning!

What is the appropriate toy for my child?

Children require toys depending on their age and the learning stage;

  • 1-12 months – Toys that stimulate senses are appropriate to help a child develop sight, sound and touch senses through sensory play. Teethers and rattles are examples of sensory toys. 

Educational toys for toddlers like simple blocks and stackers can be introduced to help them develop a sense of ‘if-this-then-that’ situations.  They also help a child develop the very basics of problem-solving through trial and error.

  • 12-24 months – The child is very mobile at this stage and actively exploring the environment, including interacting with other people. Balance boards, rocking boats, stride and ride toys, and push toys are very helpful in developing greater motor skills like walking, running and balancing. 

  • 2+ years – The child’s cognitive skills are developing at this stage. Toys that help recognise shapes, colours, and letters are very helpful, including doll sets, animal sets, college games, and puzzles. 

Educational toys for kids that help a child develop excellent motor skills like balancing little objects in the hand are also ideal at this age, for example, activity cubes.  It is also the stage at which a child begins developing numeracy and literary skills. Colouring toys, abacus, drawing boards, and letter puzzles are very good at this stage.

As the child grows older, she develops social skills and begins to have an idea of different people’s role in the family and society. This is where roleplaying toys like garden sets and kitchen sets are very helpful. 

Can my child’s IQ improve from playing with educational toys?

Educational toys are very good in developing the metrics that measure IQ, including memorisation, cognitive skills, numeracy and literacy skills. By continuously developing these skills, a child can absorb and utilise knowledge better in later life, which helps in formal education and career building.

What about emotional intelligence?

Emotional IQ is described as the ability to pick the emotional cues of other people and respond appropriately.  By constant interaction with other children as well as adults during play, a child can develop the ability to recognise joy, anger, sadness and other emotions in other people. 

Can educational toys help my child learn to speak in a shorter time?

Playing with other children, for example, using garden or kitchen sets requires a child to explain their characters script in the setup.  The child can develop the basics of language much faster by knowing when to use nouns, verbs, adjectives and other elements of language.  She is also developing more effective communication skills because of the constant need to pass and receive information from her playmates.

What about a special needs child?

Here at HipKids, we have toys for all children; we would love to hear from you about your child’s special needs so that we can find the most fun and appropriate toy for your young one. Kindly contact us any time, and our great customer service team will be of assistance. 

What makes a toy educational?

An educational toy encourages learning through play, stimulating curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills. At HipKids, we carefully select toys that promote development across various areas, from fine motor skills to language development.

Why buy wooden learning toys for kids?

Wooden learning toys offer exceptional durability and a timeless appeal, often becoming cherished heirlooms. Browse our collection of beautifully crafted wooden toys, designed to inspire imaginative play and creativity for generations to come.

What toys are best for brain development?

Toys that encourage problem-solving, creativity, and hands-on exploration are excellent for brain development. HipKids’ range of engaging puzzles and building blocks is designed to stimulate young minds.

Are educational toys worth it?

Absolutely! Educational toys provide valuable opportunities for learning through play, fostering essential skills and a love of discovery. Check out our curated selection of educational toys that make learning fun and engaging for kids of all ages.

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