The Ultimate Gift Guide for Age 1+

If you’re shopping for a little one this Christmas, we’ve gathered a collection of gifts that tick every box – fun, engaging, educational, and safe for small hands! Our Age 1+ Gift Guide is packed with sensory play favourites, musical must-haves, and early learning toys that will make little eyes light up on Christmas morning.

Number Fun for Little Learners

Bring the magic of Numberblocks to life with our cuddly Playful Pals collection! These adorable soft toys help children recognise numbers, build counting confidence, and develop imaginative play skills. Perfect for early learners who love a friendly face.

Shop the range:

Numberblocks One & Two Playful Pals  – Soft, friendly characters perfect for introducing early counting and number recognition.

Numberblocks Three & Four Playful Pals – Bright, charming plush toys that support number sequencing and simple maths stories.

Numberblock Six Playful Pal — A cheerful companion for exploring early addition and number patterns.

Numberblock Seven Playful Pal — Encourages imaginative number play with a familiar, friendly character.

Numberblock Nine Playful Pal — Ideal for reinforcing number recognition and building confidence in early maths.

Numberblock Ten Playful Pal – A favourite for helping children understand bigger numbers and early place value.

Numberblock Plush Teddy Red One – A snuggly, iconic character children love—perfect for comfort, counting, and play-based learning.

Puzzles, Shapes & Sorting Fun

Encourage problem-solving, fine motor skills and hand–eye coordination with colourful puzzles and shape sorters designed especially for toddlers. These are perfect for building confidence through play and introducing early learning concepts like colours, shapes, and matching.

 Try these favourites:

My First Peg Puzzle – Construction – Match each brightly-coloured wooden piece to the correctly shaped slot on the base board.

My First Peg Puzzle – Pets – Introduce young learners to the world of pets through pegged-handle wooden pieces that little hands can lift, match and replace.

First Four Shape Sorter – Sort and match the brightly coloured wooden shapes into four piles.

Farmhouse Sorter – Soft-wood, chunky shapes in a country-farm theme make this sorter ideal for imaginative play and shape recognition combined.

Sensory Play Magic

Sensory play is at the heart of early learning, helping babies and toddlers explore the world through touch, sight, and sound. From textured balls to colourful linkets, these toys are designed to develop coordination, stimulate curiosity, and provide hours of discovery.

 Our top sensory picks:

Edushape Sensory Mini Balls (12 pcs) – These stimulate tactile exploration, encourage gross and fine motor development, and support sensory play from a very young age.

Edushape Sensory Mini Balls (6 pcs) – perfect for introducing tactile play in an infant or toddler setting, or as an additional set for small-group use in a classroom.

Edushape Sensory Linkets (66 pcs) – Excellent for building hand-eye coordination, early patterning and linking skills, and tactile curiosity in young children.

Edushape Mix & Match Textured Blocks – A set designed to bring texture and block-play together: children can explore different textures, shapes and how they fit together

Interactive Tummy Time Kit – An engaging tummy-time kit designed to support infants in the key development stage of upper-body strength, head control and reaching.

Sensory Play Jar – Purple – A visually appealing sensory jar in purple tones — a great quiet-time resource for calming, focus and sensory engagement.

Bathtime Adventures

Make bath time a learning adventure with the Watermill for Bath! Pour, scoop, and spin to explore cause and effect while enjoying water play. It’s a great way to turn daily routines into fun sensory experiences.

 Music for Mini Musicians

Introduce rhythm and sound with our baby-safe musical instruments. From tambourines to shakers, each toy encourages movement, listening, and creative expression – all while building coordination and early music appreciation.

Add some music to your gift list:

Halilit Rainboshaker – Various Colours – A bright, durable mini rainmaker ideal for infants and toddlers.

Halilit Baby Tambourine – A safe, easy-grip tambourine designed specifically for young children.

Halilit Early Years Rainbomaker – A longer, visually engaging rainbomaker that captivates little learners as colourful beads cascade down, creating a soothing sound.

Edushape My First Shakers (Assorted Colours) – A set of easy-hold egg shakers designed for little hands.

Why We Love It

Each of these toys has been chosen to nurture early development through joyful, hands-on play. They’re designed for little learners aged 1+, focusing on:
✅ Fine motor and sensory skills
✅ Early number and shape awareness
✅ Creativity, imagination, and exploration

✨ Make their first Christmas truly magical with toys that inspire a lifetime of learning.
Shop the full Age 1+ Christmas Collection now at ABC School Supplies.