Gift ideas for 3 year old boys that focus on nurturing their curiosity for how things work and need for movement and exploration.
Sure you could create your own, but these are themed and adorable. Get a couple of different types and switch them out from time to time.
Sensory Bins
Lots of fun setting up obstacle courses and figuring out how to get across the varying heights of stepping stones! Get two sets for twice the fun!
Gonge Riverstones - Best Active Play for Ages 2 to 4 - Fat Brain Toys
Super fun way to encourage imaginative play with this multistage rocket! With all of the SpaceX launches why not learn more about rockets!
Blast Off Multistage Rocket - Best Imaginative Play for Ages 4 to 5
Your littl one can be on Roll with a fav character with this fun truck!
Paw Patrol Ultimate Rescue Fire Truck
Magnetic pieces stay put and idea cards included to encourage copying patterns. This will work fine motor and problem solving skills. Free play or use the cards!
Magnetic Creation Station - Best Arts & Crafts for Ages 3 to 5
Great for suctioning together or to a smooth surface! Make a satisfying pop as they are pulled away bringing joy and laughter!
Squigz - Best Bath Toys for Ages 3 to 6 - Fat Brain Toys
Art easels offer a great way to contain art in one area. Pro tip place a shower curtain under for easy clean up!
Kids' Easels & Arts & Crafts Supplies
This looks like so much fun and I love that it encourages big muscle movement and coordination!
Move2Play Interactive Toy Soccer Ball
Lots of good clean fun! Try having your little one copy simple lines and scribbles to help prompt the fine motor skills and imitation in preparation for writing. Laying on their tummy promotes upper body strength in a variety of ways!
Water Doodle Mat - Kids Painting Toy
This set has been a favorite for 3 years at our house! Promotes hand eye coordination, pretend play and learning about construction equipment!
Nicmore 5-in-1 Construction Truck Toys
Super fun with motion activation and light up features!
JOYIN 3 Pack Motion Activated Monster Trucks
I love these open ended sticker books! Pretend play and fine motor practice opportunities galore!
Play N Teach Sticker Books 4-Pack for Kids
Another fun way to promote pre writing skills!
Smasiagon Magnetic Drawing Board for Kids
Fun little camping imagination play set!
FUN LITTLE TOYS Kids Pop Up Camping Tent Set
I love that this one folds up and closes or can be open with seats! I highly recommend putting a shower curtain under neath to make for easy clean up!
Sand Table | Pottery Barn Kids
These are age appropriate play kits that arrive in the mail on a regular basis and offer ideas for advancing baby's development.
The Play Kits by Lovevery | Montessori Toy Subscription Ages 0-5
Adorable hooded wearable blanket for colder days! Could make an awesome family movie night themed Christmas Eve gift!
KFUBUO Kids Wearable Blanket Hoodie 2-6Y
Great for giving some independence and enticing the imagination without a screen!
tonies®
These can be great fun and a great way to work the muscles through th hands and arms as kids work to transition from one face to the other. My kids will sometimes use these to convey their mood to us when words are hard.
TeeTurtle TMNT 6" Reversible Plushie
These get played with th most in our house! So fun to watch all of the creativity!
Hiwawind Magnetic Blocks for Toddlers 3+
Some of my fav fidget toys in this box! Lots of options to choose from.
6PC Autism Fidget Toy Pack for Kids
How cute are these transformable fidget spinners!
ASIOWELY Transformable Fidget Spinner 3 PCS
This looks so comfy and an amazing space for relaxing!
TED KANGAROO Sensory Chair for Kids
This is a favorite at our house! Promotes gross motor play, coordination and learning to grade pressure.
Hover Soccer Ball Indoor Toy with LED Lights
3 yo will likely need help, but what a fun way to spend the afternoon, building pull back cars and then racing them!
