Gift for 3 Years Olds

Why This Stage Matters

Three-year-olds love to imagine, create, and move. They are building language rapidly and starting to enjoy cooperative play.

Key Developmental Milestones

Standing, walking, beginning to climb
Using single words
Scribbling, stacking, putting objects in and out
Beginning pretend play
Stronger social attachment
EXPERT INSIGHT
“At 3, play helps to express emotions, solve problems, build language skills, develop motor coordination, and begin to understand rules, cooperation, and empathy.“
PAULINE, OT

Modern-Depot Folding Balance Beam

Supports

Core strength, balance, motor planning

Therapist Tip

Make it part of an obstacle course to build focus and sequencing skills

Melissa & Doug Latches Board

Supports

Hand strength, problem-solving, independence

Therapist Tip

Narrate each latch type and encourage kids to describe what they’re doing.

Kidzlane Doctor Kit

Supports

Pretend play, empathy, role-playing social skills

Therapist Tip

Let your child lead the story (“What does the patient need?”)

Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game

Supports

Fine motor (pincer grasp), color matching, turn-taking

Therapist Tip

Use the squirrel squeezer to build grip strength and patience.

Schwinn Elm Balance Bike

Supports

Balance, coordination, confidence

Therapist Tip

Start with short rides on flat surfaces; celebrate small wins.

Why This Skill Matters

Three-year-olds love to imagine, create, and move. They are building language rapidly and starting to enjoy cooperative play.

Milestones

EXPERT INSIGHT
“At 3, play helps to express emotions, solve problems, build language skills, develop motor coordination, and begin to understand rules, cooperation, and empathy.“
PAULINE, OT

Kidzlane Doctor Kit

RECOMMENDED AGE:

Pretend play, empathy, role-playing social skills

Let your child lead the story (“What does the patient need?”)

WHAT KIDS LEARN THROUGH PLAY:

Melissa & Doug Latches Board

RECOMMENDED AGE:

Hand strength, problem-solving, independence

Narrate each latch type and encourage kids to describe what they’re doing.

WHAT KIDS LEARN THROUGH PLAY:

Modern-Depot Folding Balance Beam

RECOMMENDED AGE:

Core strength, balance, motor planning

Make it part of an obstacle course to build focus and sequencing skills

WHAT KIDS LEARN THROUGH PLAY:

Schwinn Elm Balance Bike

RECOMMENDED AGE:

Balance, coordination, confidence

Start with short rides on flat surfaces; celebrate small wins.

WHAT KIDS LEARN THROUGH PLAY:

Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game

RECOMMENDED AGE:

Fine motor (pincer grasp), color matching, turn-taking

Use the squirrel squeezer to build grip strength and patience.

WHAT KIDS LEARN THROUGH PLAY: