GROWING THROUGH PLAY

Explore Toys by Developmental Skill

Select a skill to explore matching toys

Learn through play

Find Toys By Developmental Skills

Choose their age, up to three areas you would like to support, and a comfortable budget.

Step 1 of 3How old are they?

How old are they?

Choose the age group that fits them best.

DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EVERYDAY PLAY

Find Toys That Support How They Grow

Explore thoughtfully selected developmental toys and activities organised around children’s age, interests and the skills they practise naturally through play.

Choosing a toy by developmental skill can make gift shopping feel more meaningful without taking the joy out of play. The Gravitaly Shop by Developmental Skill guide helps you discover age-appropriate toys that encourage movement, creativity, communication, concentration and independent exploration.

Browse toys for fine and gross motor skills, balance and coordination, early maths, logical thinking, language and literacy, sensory discovery, imaginative play and more. Start with the child’s age, then select up to three areas that feel most relevant to the way they currently enjoy playing.

Children rarely develop one skill at a time. Building, drawing, balancing, storytelling and pretend play often connect several areas of development in one enjoyable experience. A construction toy may encourage spatial awareness and problem solving, while a creative activity can invite fine motor control, patience and personal expression.

Every child develops at an individual pace. Our developmental categories are designed as practical shopping guidance and do not represent medical, therapeutic or developmental advice. Always consider the product’s stated age suitability, safety information and the child’s individual abilities when choosing a toy.

Move, Balance & Coordinate

Discover active and hands-on play that encourages balance, body awareness, fine motor control, gross motor movement and hand-eye coordination.

Think, Focus & Discover

Explore puzzles, building toys and learning activities that invite concentration, memory, early maths, logical thinking and problem solving.

Create, Communicate & Imagine

Find open-ended toys and creative activities that encourage storytelling, language, musical exploration, role play and original ideas.

Feel, Connect & Explore

Browse sensory and social play that invites tactile discovery, emotional awareness, patience, cooperation and confident independent exploration.

A little help before you choose

Developmental Play Questions

What are developmental toys?

Developmental toys are play materials that encourage children to practise movement, communication, problem solving, creativity or social interaction through enjoyable, age-appropriate play.

How do I choose the right developmental skill?

Start with the child’s age and the kinds of play they already enjoy. You can then choose one to three areas you would like to encourage without treating them as fixed targets.

Can one toy support several skills?

Yes. A building set, for example, may invite fine motor control, spatial awareness, logical thinking, creativity and cooperative play at the same time.

Should I choose by age or developmental skill?

Both matter. Age helps establish suitability and safety, while developmental skills help you choose the kind of play experience that may be most meaningful for the child.

Are developmental skills the same for every child?

No. Children develop at different rhythms and may use the same toy in very different ways. The information on this page is a shopping guide and is not medical or developmental advice.