Montessori Learning · Est. 1795★★★★★ 150 reviews

Solid wood. Keeps them off screens. Since 1795.

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Solid wood, hand-finished
Ages 12 months, 4 years
No screens, no batteries
Works for 3 kids (or siblings)
Montessori-inspired design
Learn colours and shapes
30-day returns
Klarna available

Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795

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Real talk

The 20 minutes she didn't ask for the iPad

You know that moment when your 4-year-old picks up a toy and just… stays with it? No calls for the screen, no boredom, no chaos. This bundle,three wooden sorters and stackers,does that. Each one works differently, so the learning doesn't plateau after two days.

You get your headspace back. She gets her hands working, her eyes tracking, her brain solving little puzzles. Both of you win.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

Three complete wooden toys, each one designed for a different way of learning and playing. No assembly. No batteries. Just unpack and play.

Child's hands sorting coloured wooden shapes into a wooden sorter toy

In the box

Shape Sorter

Three different shape holes. Teaches hand-eye coordination and problem-solving in under 5 minutes flat. She'll work out the fit, feel the click, and want to do it again. No frustration.

✓ Solid wood with smooth finish
✓ Fits shapes from 12 months up
✓ Light enough for one hand

In the box

Stacking Rings

Graduated rings in 4 colours. Teaches order, colour naming, and the idea that smaller goes on top. Plays for years,toddlers stack, older kids sort by shade.

✓ Wooden rings, wooden post
✓ 4 bright colours to name
✓ Stable base, won't topple

Wooden colour-sorting toy with three compartments and matching wooden balls

In the box

Colour Sorter

Three compartments, three matching coloured balls. Drop them in, pop them out. Teaches colour recognition and sorting without language,just trial and fit.

✓ Solid wood, chunky balls
✓ Three colours to learn
✓ Perfect grip size for small hands

Order by 2pm, arrives within 2-3 business days. Gift wrap available.

Was £73.99

Montessori Learning Collection: £33.95

While they play

What she's quietly learning

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Hand-eye coordination

Fitting shapes, dropping balls, placing rings. Her hands and eyes learn to work together without her thinking about it.

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Colour and shape naming

Three toys, three ways to meet colours and shapes. Repetition without boredom. The learning sticks.

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Problem-solving

The shape doesn't fit, so she rotates it. The ring doesn't sit flat, so she flips it. That's thinking, happening on her own.

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Sustained focus

No notifications, no timers, no flashing lights. She chooses when to stop. That builds real concentration.

What families say about Jaques of London

Parents and grandparents call it worth every penny

★★★★★

"Excellent quality wood toys, so well made, no sharp edges, all lovely & smooth, very colourful & plenty of choice. Very reasonably priced & so beautifully wrapped you don't want to open them. Highly recommend this company."

Lynda Evans✓ Google review

★★★★★

"Fast delivery, excellent products, extremely good quality and long lasting. My granddaughter loves the toys from here. Good age ranges covered."

Danella Jones✓ Google review

★★★★★

"These toys tick all the boxes, educational, colourful, fun, well made and great service. I just keep buying more and more."

Irene Johnstone✓ Google review

★★★★★

"We love our toys from Jaques of London. The quality is excellent and they're the perfect size for little hands to hold and play with easily. Beautifully made, sturdy wooden toys that will last for years. Highly recommend!"

Tegan✓ Google review

★★★★★

"Harrods grade gifting for a very reasonable price. Not the usual tat from China. Had several hand picked orders fron Jaques, nice to know its a UK business with old school quality."

John A✓ Google review

★★★★★

"I am a real fan of this company. If only I had come across them years ago when my boys were little. It's my go to for beautiful, good quality toys for my granddaughter now and any gift I need to buy. They arrived quickly, prices are reasonable and the special touch is they are beautifully packaged too. I love the heritage of this business!"

Sarah Lardner✓ Google review

★★★★★ 4.6/5 average across 46,000+ reviews of Jaques of London on Reviews.io and Trustpilot

Get ready for life

Why real play matters

Real brain growth comes from real play.

1st birthday onwards

Shape Sorter teaches hand-eye fit

12 months in, she grasps shapes and rotates them. No frustration,just curiosity and a little victory each time.

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2 years up

Stacking and sorting kick in hard

Colour naming happens. Order becomes a game. She'll spend 15 minutes without asking for help.

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3-4 years

All three toys stay in rotation

Focus stretches. She mixes them, invents new rules, teaches younger kids. The toys grow with her.

Why this matters right now

Est. 1795 Britain's oldest games company 231 years making toys that last. Over 100 million sold. We know wood.

23,000+ Orders placed by parents just like you Families trust Jaques because we've been here since before their grandparents' grandparents were born.

3 toys, 1 bundle Three ways to learn, one price Each toy works alone or together. Swap between siblings. Pass to cousins. The value compounds.

230 yrs of making things worth keeping Jaques of London has been crafting games and toys since 1795. This one is built to be handed down, not thrown out.

We really are different

Why solid wood beats plastic every time

	Jaques Montessori Learning Collection	Cheap Alternatives
Lasts through siblings	✅	❌ Snaps or fades after one child
Weight in small hands	✅	⚠️ Flimsy plastic teaches nothing
No off-gassing smell	✅	❌ Plastic reeks for weeks
Smooth finish, no splinters	✅	⚠️ Rough edges, cheap toys feel worse
Grandparents actually like looking at it	✅	❌ Bright plastic clashing everywhere
No batteries, no charging	✅	❌ Always dead when you need it
Quiet play	✅	❌ Beeping sounds drive you mad

Jaques

✅ Plays for years
✅ Real weight
✅ No fumes
✅ Smooth and safe
✅ Beautiful
✅ Silent
✅ Screen-free

Cheap alternatives

❌ Plastic breaks fast
❌ Too light, cheap feel
❌ Chemical smell
❌ Sharp edges
❌ Ugly in the corner
❌ Battery drain
❌ Constant noise

Order by 2pm, arrives within 2-3 business days. Gift wrap available.

Was £73.99

Montessori Learning Collection: £33.95

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Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.

Questions & answers

Questions the smart shoppers ask

Which one should I buy if I'm not sure?

Buy this bundle. One toy alone runs the risk of plateauing after a week. Three toys, three different ways of learning the same skills,shape, colour, problem-solving,so the novelty stays alive. Buying for a 3rd or 4th birthday? This is the gift. For a 1st birthday or twins? Still the one. Catherine McCulloch called it a 'perfect gift for any babies' 1st birthday',and she shops for all of them.

Is it really worth more than the plastic version at the supermarket?

Yes. Manda Monium said it straight: 'worth every penny full price'. Here's why: solid wood doesn't snap, doesn't fade, doesn't smell. Your 4-year-old plays with it this year. Your 2-year-old plays with it next year. Your niece plays with it in three years. Divide the cost across all of that and it's pennies per play. Plastic breaks in months.

When will it arrive if I order today?

Order by 2pm, it ships within 2-3 business days. Leigh Hemmings wrote: 'arrived next day, saved Christmas'. Gift wrap is available at checkout,it's one of the things we're known for, so don't skip it.

My mum (the gifter) is worried about quality. What makes this different?

John A said it clearly: 'Not the usual tat from China'. Each toy is hand-finished solid wood with a smooth, food-safe polish. It weighs something in your hands. Karen Pepper added: 'Toys that don't break after five minutes of play'. We offer a 60-day return period, so if it's not what you expected, send it back.

How much does it cost?

The Montessori Learning Collection is £33.95 today (down from £73.99). Klarna is available at checkout if you prefer to spread the cost.

What's your returns policy?

30 days, full refund, no conditions. Return it for any reason and we refund in full. We've been standing behind what we make since 1795.

Order by 2pm, arrives within 2-3 business days. Gift wrap available.

Was £73.99

Montessori Learning Collection: £33.95

Our story

Making toys worth keeping since 1795.

Jaques of London was founded in 1795. We invented croquet, table tennis, and the Staunton chess set. For 230 years, we've been making things that pull children away from passive entertainment and into active, curious, hands-on play.

Jaques has made toys since 1795, which means we've made them for the great-great-grandchildren of our original customers. Solid wood isn't a trend for us,it's what we know. This bundle carries that DNA: three toys, hand-finished, built to outlast trends and screens. We designed each piece for the way young minds actually learn: through repetition without boredom, through their own discovery, through the satisfaction of fitting something, stacking something, solving something with their hands. No algorithms, no notifications, no guilt.

Toys and games that leave something behind: a skill, a memory, a piece of play that gets passed on.
Joe, Jaques of London

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