Playing means discovering, growing, and learning.
At Little Dutch, we encourage children’s development through play. Our five icons – Motor Skills, Imagination, Logic, Discover, and Creative – show on the packaging which skills a product stimulates. From motor and social skills to cognitive and language abilities, as well as focus, self-regulation, and critical thinking. This makes it easy to choose the right toy for every stage of development.
Enjoy the Little Things
movement, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, coordination, trial and error
imagination, role play, social skills
problem-solving, building, puzzling, logic, cause and effect, process thinking
senses, discovery, sounds, colours, shapes, words, counting, textures, materials
originality, expression, individuality, inspiration
Move, spatial, coordination
Motor Skills
Motor skills help children develop coordination, strength, and control of movement. Through play, they learn to grasp, stack, roll, and move – growing naturally along the way.
Imagination, role play, social skills
Imagination
Imagination sparks creativity. Children invent stories, step into other worlds, and explore their creative potential through play. Imaginative play also supports expression, language, and emotional growth.
Problem-solving, building, puzzling
Logic
Logic boosts problem-solving skills. Children learn to connect ideas, understand cause and effect, and make decisions. Play with a logical element improves focus, thinking, and planning.
Senses, discovering, sounds, shapes
Discover
Discover is all about curiosity and wonder. Children explore shapes, colours, sounds, and textures. They learn by observing, feeling, and experimenting – discovering the world around them through play.
Originality, inspire, expression
Creative
Creative inspires children to bring their ideas to life. By experimenting with colours, shapes, and materials, they develop confidence and originality.
Development & Play: Learning through play for a strong foundation
Play is essential for children’s development. It helps them discover the world, practice skills, and grow socially, emotionally, and cognitively. Educational toys support this growth and stimulate motor skills, language, creativity, and logical thinking. Choose toys that match each stage of development and turn play into a meaningful learning experience.