Collection: Educational Toys
Turns out the best way to learn is to play! These are the toys that teach quietly — through sorting, matching, counting out loud, naming big feelings, and following a caterpillar all the way to butterfly. Sensory stones, sight-word discs, life-cycle sets, memory games, and more: it all just looks like fun, because to your little one, it is.
The magic here is that nobody feels like they're "doing schoolwork." A child matching animal tiles or sorting numbered pebbles is simply playing — and the reading, counting, and big-feelings skills tag right along. Lovely at home, on a homeschool day, or anywhere little minds are busy.
What are educational toys good for?
They build real skills through play — early reading and numbers, counting and sorting, fine motor control, emotional awareness, and curiosity about the world — all hands-on, screen-free, and meeting children right where they are.
What are the best educational toys for early learning?
Open-ended favourites like sensory play stones, alphabet and sight-word discs, counting blocks, life-cycle sets, and memory and matching games introduce literacy, numbers, science, and emotions through joyful, tactile play.
Are there educational toys for social and emotional learning?
Yes, and they're some of our favourites. Emotion stones, feelings discs, and self-regulation sets give little ones a gentle, hands-on way to name and understand their big feelings.
What educational toy brands do you carry?
Beautifully made learning toys from Yellow Door, Tree Fort Toys, Maker Mind Toys, Wonderie, Tara Treasures, and Grimm's, with several handcrafted right here in Canada.
Are these toys good for homeschooling?
Wonderfully so. They're flexible, open-ended, and span ages and stages — perfect for enriching a homeschool day, supporting classroom learning, or simply learning together at home.
Where can I buy educational toys in Canada?
Right here at The Playful Peacock. We're a Canadian, mom-run toy shop, and we ship across Canada, hand-packed with care.
Find the one that has your little one learning something new without ever realizing that's what they're up to.
Turns out the best way to learn is to play! These are the toys that teach quietly — through sorting, matching, counting out loud, naming big feelings, and following a caterpillar all the way to butterfly. Sensory stones, sight-word discs, life-cycle sets, memory games, and more: it all just looks like fun, because to your little one, it is.
The magic here is that nobody feels like they're "doing schoolwork." A child matching animal tiles or sorting numbered pebbles is simply playing — and the reading, counting, and big-feelings skills tag right along. Lovely at home, on a homeschool day, or anywhere little minds are busy.
What are educational toys good for?
They build real skills through play — early reading and numbers, counting and sorting, fine motor control, emotional awareness, and curiosity about the world — all hands-on, screen-free, and meeting children right where they are.
What are the best educational toys for early learning?
Open-ended favourites like sensory play stones, alphabet and sight-word discs, counting blocks, life-cycle sets, and memory and matching games introduce literacy, numbers, science, and emotions through joyful, tactile play.
Are there educational toys for social and emotional learning?
Yes, and they're some of our favourites. Emotion stones, feelings discs, and self-regulation sets give little ones a gentle, hands-on way to name and understand their big feelings.
What educational toy brands do you carry?
Beautifully made learning toys from Yellow Door, Tree Fort Toys, Maker Mind Toys, Wonderie, Tara Treasures, and Grimm's, with several handcrafted right here in Canada.
Are these toys good for homeschooling?
Wonderfully so. They're flexible, open-ended, and span ages and stages — perfect for enriching a homeschool day, supporting classroom learning, or simply learning together at home.
Where can I buy educational toys in Canada?
Right here at The Playful Peacock. We're a Canadian, mom-run toy shop, and we ship across Canada, hand-packed with care.
Find the one that has your little one learning something new without ever realizing that's what they're up to.
The Playful Peacock Difference
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About the Playful Peacock
The Playful Peacock was created in 2021 to curate creative, open-ended play for curious children. The Playful Peacock is privileged to operate in Tkaronto/Toronto.
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Quality Toys Designed to Last
We are steadfast in our selection of toy makers that we work with.
Our offerings are from Canadian, female-owned, BIPOC and/or family-owned brands that are firmly rooted in environmental practices with strong ethical standards. We adamantly align ourselves with makers we are proud of and who are equally dedicated to sustainability, transparency and ethical labour, including paying living and fair wages. The majority of the toys these brands make are handmade, natural wooden toys that forge limitless play for kids to enjoy for years.
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The Handmade Difference
The Playful Peacock’s toys are built with quality and care to last for generations. All of the toys are safe and made with individualized love and attention using a high-caliber of materials and finishes that do not include any harmful additives. Our toys will quickly become an heirloom through their high-quality and endless enjoyment.
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Materials Matter
Plastic toys are typically mass-produced and easily breakable. These toys can contribute to sweatshops, unfair labour conditions and pollution in general.
While wooden toys are a step in the right direction, not all wooden toys are made the same. There are many wooden dupes to be aware of cheap, mass-produced wooden toys that are just as harmful as plastic! For example, softwood and plywood can chip and splinter easily, while non-handcrafted wooden toys often are filled with harmful toxic paints, finishes, and sealants.
Consciously opting for ethical, handcrafted wooden toys (renewable wood is even better) is safer for your child, is way more dependable and a kinder contributor to our already fragile planet.
The manufacturing process our makers use considers Mother Earth first through strict FSC Certifications, non-toxic paint, and planet-friendly materials across every single product. After placing an order, you will receive your newly beloved toy in 99% plastic-free, biodegradable, recyclable and compostable packaging, down to the stickers and tape.
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The Right Toy At The Right Time
Children are naturally drawn to play toys that they can master and that is right for their particular stage of development.
With a wide range of toys available for kids ages 0-1, 1-2, 2-3 and 3+, you can ensure the toy is safe, age-appropriate, and developmentally appropriate, too. The majority of our toys focus on fun and subtle learning, and open-ended play, while being Montessori approved.
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Ethical Toys Making A Difference
We are a purpose-first brand and a business second.
With a deep awareness that the toy industry must do better, we are committed to our part through advocacy for a range of social justice causes, environmental advancement and stringent criteria for makers. We are changemakers and give back through every purchase by donating meals to children in need across 26 Indigenous communities within Canada.