Pre-Schoolers 3 yrs - 5 yrs

The word heuristic derives from the Greek word “eurisko” meaning “I discover” and describes an intuitive way of meeting challenges and solving problems. This TickiT wooden heuristic play resource provides an opportunity to capitalise on a toddlers’ curiosity about the objects that make up the world around them, and provides valuable opportunities for extending children’s learning. The open-ended nature of heuristic play encourages children to explore and investigate in their own way, applying their own creative ideas and building on their own experiences through free play without adult guidance. The 20-piece set is made of beech wood and includes one of each of the following resources as well as an activity guide and a large drawstring bag to hold the components when not in use: Ball 50 mm, ball 60 mm, hemisphere 40 mm, disc 60 mm, wheel 50 mm, wheel 40 mm, conical figure 103 mm, cube 40 mm, cube 50 mm, egg cup 63 mm, egg cup 70 mm, napkin ring 47 mm, bowl 70 mm, bowl 92 mm, ring 48 mm, ring 56 mm, ring 70 mm, barrel 55 mm, spool 35 mm, onion top 50 mm, a cotton bag and an activity guide (click here to view & download) Supports the following areas of learning: • Personal Development - sensory• Physical Development - construction• Physical Development - motor skills• Understanding the World - observation Age: Recommended from 10 mths+

The water pipe is broken! Can you use the magnetic pieces to fix it and make the water flow again? This strategy and thinking game comes with a built in magnetic board and 9 magnetic pipe pieces. The included 30 pattern cards outline different starting points to fix the pipe work. Size: Box 25.5 x 20 cm Recommended from 3 yrs+

The Creative Matchsticks Game is perfect for challenging logical thinking and problem solving skills. It features different levels from picture recreation to advanced logic challenges. The box and wooden matchsticks are magnetic so work in progress will stay in place. Size: Box 22 x 21 cm Recommended from 3 yrs+

The multi shape sorter is a step up from the traditional shape sorter. Building up the layers of four different shapes with single and double shape tiles will challenge logical thinking and perseverance.  A great resource for colour and shape recognition and an introduction to puzzles. Size: 14 x 14 x 4 cm Recommended from 2 yrs+

The Tooky Toy Learning Puzzle features a wooden peg board, with exchangeable pattern cards and wooden shape pieces. Challenging fine motor skills as well as replication and shape recognition skills, it is a fun way to learn through play. Size: 18 x 18 cm Recommended from 3 yrs+

Embark on an interactive journey through the bustling streets with the Traffic Maze Puzzle Board from Tooky Toy. This vibrant board game encourages children to engage in strategic thinking and problem solving as they maneuver nine delightful vehicles towards their designated destinations. Whether it is guiding the ambulance to the hospital or directing the boat to the sea, each movement fosters spatial awareness and fine motor skills development. Crafted from high quality FSC certified timber and adorned with child safe, non toxic paint. Size: Approx. 29.5 cm x 22 cm x 2 cm Recommended from 18 mths+

The Tooky Toy Wooden Alphabet Puzzle is a collection of 26 generously sized board pieces and 26 wooden matching capital letters. The board pieces also fit together like a jigsaw. The set can be used in different ways for different stages of learning. The colour on the board pieces are the same as the matching wooden letters. The board pieces also feature letter formation guides for letter tracing and early writing skills. Size: Each card measures approx. 7.5 cm L x 10 cm W x 0.3 cm thick Recommended from 3 yrs+

The Tooky Toy Wooden Number Puzzle is a collection of 10 generously sized board pieces and 10 wooden matching numbers. The board pieces also fit together like a jigsaw. The set can be used in different ways for different stages of learning. The colour on the board pieces are the same as the matching wooden number. The board pieces also feature number formation guides for number tracing. Size: Approx. 8.5 cm L x 10 cm W x 0.3 cm thick Recommended from 3 yrs+

This cute wooden goat will delight with it's adorable bell. Made in Switzerland and individually handcrafted from FSC sustainable linden, or basswood, the Trauffer wooden animals are hand painted in water colours allowing the natural grain of the wood to show. Size: 8 cm x 8 cm x 2 cm Recommended from 3 yrs+

This majestic large camel shouldn't be missing from your Trauffer collection. Made in Switzerland and individually handcrafted from FSC sustainable linden, or basswood, the Trauffer Camel is a tactile figure, hand painted in water colours allowing the natural grain of the wood to show. Size: 14 x 11 cm Recommended from 3 yrs+

The Trauffer brown Chicken is just one of many in the farm range to collect. Made in Switzerland and individually handcrafted from FSC sustainable linden, or basswood, the Trauffer Chicken is a tactile figure, hand painted in water colours allowing the natural grain of the wood to show. Size: 4 x 4 cm Recommended from 3 yrs+

The Trauffer Deer is the adorable mum to the Trauffer Fawn and a great addition to your collection. Made in Switzerland and individually handcrafted from FSC sustainable linden, or basswood, the Trauffer Deer is a tactile figure, hand painted in water colours allowing the natural grain of the wood to show. Size: 6 x 6 cm Recommended from 3 yrs+

Elephants are known for their memory, intelligence and love of family and the Trauffer Elephant Calf will sure become a favourite. Made in Switzerland and individually handcrafted from FSC sustainable linden, or basswood, the Trauffer Elephant Calf is a tactile figure, hand painted in water colours allowing the natural grain of the wood to show. Size: 8 x 7 cm Recommended from 3 yrs+

The fully grown Elephant is just as adorable as the Elephant Calf. Made in Switzerland and individually handcrafted from FSC sustainable linden, or basswood, the Trauffer Camel is a tactile figure, hand painted in water colours allowing the natural grain of the wood to show. Size: 13 x 12 cm Recommended from 3 yrs+

The adorable Trauffer Fawn is the perfect addition to your forest play scenes. Made in Switzerland and individually handcrafted from FSC sustainable linden, or basswood, the Trauffer Fawn is a tactile figure, hand painted in water colours allowing the natural grain of the wood to show. Size: 5 x 5 cm Recommended from 3 yrs+

Who is the champion of balancing on one leg? The Trauffer Flamingo of course. Made in Switzerland and individually handcrafted from FSC sustainable linden, or basswood, the Trauffer Flamingo is a tactile figure, hand painted in water colours allowing the natural grain of the wood to show. Size: 6 x 9.5 cm Recommended from 3 yrs+