Toddler Toys That Support Early Learning — Our Birthday Sale Picks (40% Off)

This July we’re celebrating Professor Plums’ birthday, and to say thanks we’ve put a curated selection of educational toddler toy favourites on sale at 40% off from July 12-25, 2026. As giftologists that value curiosity and learning, we choose toys that genuinely support early development—building motor skills, problem‑solving and language through purposeful play. These picks are ideal for children aged roughly 12–36 months and are available in our Sydney store and online.

Why developmental toys matter

Guided play and well‑designed toys accelerate fine motor control, hand‑eye coordination and early cognitive skills. Open‑ended activities—stacking, sorting, pounding and matching—encourage exploration, self‑regulation and sustained attention. Our birthday sale is a great opportunity to invest in toys with long play value and measurable learning benefits.

Featured toddler toys — 40% off

Hammer Peggy — purposeful pounding and cause‑effect learning

• Product overview: A durable pounding toy with colourful nails and a solid plastic hammer. Flip the board to reset the nails for repeated play.
• Learning outcomes: Builds gross motor coordination, bilateral hand use and early cause‑and‑effect understanding. Repetition supports motor planning and impulse control.
• Parent tip: Demonstrate one or two strikes, then step back and use simple language prompts (“Hit the blue one,” “What happens now?”).
• Shop Here: Hammer Peggy 
  

Daisy Shape Sorter — shape and colour learning with fine motor practice

• Product overview: A daisy‑shaped sorter with seven holes and 14 colourful pieces stored in the bucket under the lid.
• Learning outcomes: Strengthens shape recognition, colour matching, hand‑eye coordination and pincer grasp.
• Parent tip: Turn sorting into a counting and naming game—count petals, name colours and celebrate successful matches.
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Spiral Marble Tower (Bioplastic) — sensory sequencing and environmental learning

• Product overview: A seven‑piece marble track made from sustainable bioplastic; assemble towers and watch marbles roll down with gentle sounds.
• Learning outcomes: Teaches cause and effect, sequencing and early physics (gravity and motion) while developing fine motor planning.
• Sustainability note: Made partly from wood byproduct combined with traditional plastic, this toy reduces conventional plastic use and meets strict toy safety standards.
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Qubò First Blocks (19 pcs) — spatial reasoning and creative construction

• Product overview: Large plates and pegs that stack and interlock to form towers, columns and imaginative structures with soft, rounded pieces.
• Learning outcomes: Encourages spatial reasoning, visual discrimination and early engineering play; stacking supports planning and error correction.
• Parent tip: Make play a simple challenge—ask for a taller or wider structure to introduce measurement and comparison language.
• Shop Here: Qubò First Blocks (19 pcs)
  

Smart Puzzle Farm — magnetic matching for vocabulary and fine motor precision

• Product overview: A double‑sided magnetic puzzle with 13 chunky farm animals sized for small hands.
• Learning outcomes: Builds fine motor control, animal recognition, vocabulary and sustained attention. Magnetic backing reduces frustration and keeps pieces engaged.
• Parent tip: Use descriptive phrases and open questions (“The cow says moo—can you find it?”) to promote expressive language.
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How to choose the best toy for your toddler

• Match developmental stage: Simpler cause‑and‑effect toys suit 12–18 months; more complex puzzles and stacking sets suit 24+ months.

• Prioritise safety: Look for non‑toxic finishes, rounded edges and larger parts to avoid choking hazards.

• Opt for open‑ended play: Toys that can be used in multiple ways deliver more developmental value.

• Consider sustainability: Bioplastic and responsibly sourced materials teach environmental thinking while reducing plastic use.

Local info for Sydney customers

• Professor Plums Birthday sale: All Quercetti toys are 40% off during July at Professor Plums online and in our Sydney store.

• Pickup & delivery: Free in‑store pickup at our Sydney location; same‑day dispatch for metro NSW where possible and Australia‑wide shipping available.

Ready to shop?

Pop into Professor Plums or shop online today to grab these giftologist‑recommended toddler toys at 40% off while stocks last. Need a tailored suggestion for your child’s age or stage? Contact our giftologists and we’ll help you choose the best fit. For more toys on sale check out our birthday sale collection: Professor Plum's Birthday Sale — Professor Plums