Wooden Blocks for Kids

Wooden Timber Blocks for Learning, Imagination and Play

Nurture learning, play and imagination at your childcare centre, with Preschool Equipment’s colourful collection of wooden building blocks and sets.

This includes wooden blocks for creating boats and cars, as well as puzzles and stacks which are suitable for all ages and styles of play. Pair wooden blocks with our range of outdoor play equipment to create the ultimate learning space.

At Preschool Equipment, we understand the role play products like wooden blocks have in supporting children to develop skills and processes. Measure, stack, balance, connect, interlock, sort, assemble and shape with our extensive range of Australian-made wooden blocks.

Our wooden blocks come in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be used both indoors and outdoors. The majority of our wooden blocks are handcrafted in Australia, making them high-quality, durable and safe.

Shop Building Blocks for Your Childcare Centre

At Preschool Equipment, we’ve designed our range of wooden building blocks to support the growth and development of the children in your kindergarten or childcare centre. When paired with our outdoor play equipment, educational toys, and art supplies, these blocks create the perfect environment for hands-on learning and imaginative play. 

Get in touch with our friendly team on 1300 555 972 and we’d be happy to help with your enquiry.

FAQ: 

What do children learn from building with wooden blocks?

A block set is a key part of early learning for infants and toddlers up to 2 years old. At this stage, every grasp, stack, and tumble helps them explore textures, colours, and the way objects move.

When children hit kindergarten (age 3-5), block sets lay foundation skills. They learn stacking and balancing to strengthen fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, while each topple teaches a little lesson in gravity and balance. With every carefully placed block, they’re discovering cause and effect, problem-solving, and even the basics of geometry.

What age is best for wooden blocks?

As a childhood or preschool centre owner, you know how important it is to offer engaging, developmentally appropriate activities for young children. When it comes to block play, the age at which children begin interacting with blocks can vary, but it typically starts around six months old. For infants and toddlers, soft, large foam blocks or big plastic interlocking blocks are ideal. These are easy to handle, safe for tiny hands, and allow children to explore textures, colours, and basic concepts of balance.

As children grow and their motor skills develop, you can introduce wooden blocks and more complex building sets like LEGOs. These help foster fine motor development, cognitive growth, and problem-solving. For older preschoolers and early primary, magnetic blocks can offer even more opportunities to explore physics, mathematics, and creativity in a hands-on way.

What is the best wood for children’s blocks?

When selecting wooden blocks for your centre, it’s essential to choose materials that are both safe, durable and use non-toxic materials. We use a variety of high-quality timbers, including Acacia, Birch, Pine, and Vic Ash. These woods are not only beautiful but have been thoroughly tested to ensure they are safe for children to handle and play with. By choosing wooden blocks made from these materials, you can provide a reliable and safe learning tool for your little ones, helping foster creativity and development while ensuring peace of mind.