Year One · Chapter 2: The Fitter

Year One · Chapter 2 of 4Age 1 to 2, from their 1st to their 2nd birthday · this chapter is for 12 to 24 months

$89 every 3 months · $99 once · GST and delivery included

The Fitter

Shapes into holes, rings onto a post, a window to open. The first puzzles they can finish on their own.

  • Shape recognition
  • Problem solving
  • Object permanence

Chapter 2 of 4 in Year One

About $30 a month. Bought separately, the toys inside are $120.67.

This chapter includes toys only. For a solid-wood table and chair at their height as well, yours to keep, with the next chair and table legs sent free as they grow, start a Chapters membership ($149 every 3 months, or $499 a year, including GST and delivery).

Sending this as a gift? One box, one payment. Nothing renews. You'll enter the child's address at checkout.

Your cart and checkout show $80.91 + GST, and GST is added at checkout to make $89.

After Chapter 4 the subscription ends; we'll ask before starting the next year. The first box is charged at checkout, then you are charged on the 1st of the month every 3 months. Pause, skip or cancel from your account, or email info@edu-fun.com.au.

Chapters are delivered on the 1st of the month. Order now and this chapter arrives on 1 November. To order by phone, call (03) 5918 2576.

  • 6 solid-wood toys from the factory we've run since 1991
  • A printed play guide: what each toy teaches and three ways to play
  • Subscribers get 15% off the whole shop
  • Delivery included anywhere in Australia, on the 1st of the month
  • No lock-in: pause, skip or cancel from your account, or email info@edu-fun.com.au

Inside This Chapter

6 toys chosen for 1-year-olds, and why each one is in the box.

Natural Toddler First Shape Board Natural Toddler First Shape Board

Three big shapes with knobs: the first puzzle most toddlers can finish alone.

 Surprise Window Circles Surprise Window Circles

Open the window, find what's behind it. Builds the idea that things still exist when hidden.

 Natural Stacking Cylinder Natural Stacking Cylinder

Cylinders that drop inside each other: an early lesson in bigger and smaller.

 Natural Stacking Rings Small Natural Stacking Rings Small

Rings onto a post. Builds the grip and wrist turn that comes before drawing.

 Small Natural Stacking Rainbow Small Natural Stacking Rainbow

Arches to stack, rock and line up. No right way to play.

 Know Your Face Puzzles Boy Know Your Face Puzzles Boy

Eyes, nose, mouth: build a face and name each part.

The play guide The Play Guide

What each toy teaches, three ways to play with it, and what to watch for at this age.

What Comes Next

Subscribe and Chapter 3, The Tracker, follows next. It is in production now and ships on the 1st of the month once it is ready.

  1.  Earlier Chapter 1 · The Stacker Hand-eye coordination · Size and order · Grip and release In stock
  2. This chapter Chapter 2 · The Fitter Shape recognition · Problem solving · Object permanence In stock · available separately
  3. +3 months Chapter 3 · The Tracker Eye tracking · Hand control · First words In production
  4. +6 months Chapter 4 · The Sorter Sorting and classifying · Colours and shapes · Self awareness In production

For Parents

Why Each Toy

The guide says what each toy builds, in plain words, so you know what to look for.

Ahead or Behind?

Ages are a guide, not a rule. If they've raced ahead, email us and we'll start you at a later chapter or the next year.

After Chapter 4

The subscription ends automatically. We will email to ask whether you would like the next year, and nothing is charged unless you confirm.